Photo: ©2014 DDC Merchandise Archives

Handcrafted by proud Americans in Orange City, Iowa, the Open Road Action Cap is an item not to be fucked with. Field-tested all around these great United States, it took us many rounds of development to craft ourselves the perfect hat. No expenses were spared and now, we pass the savings on to you.

These are made by Action Cap, which has been outfitting farmers, truckers, contractors and the occasional carny for a couple years now, keeping good Americans protected from the elements. These are the real deal, people. Like we’d settle for anything else? Heck no.

Take this one out on the road. Keep the rubber on the road!

OUR HUNCH: You need one.

01. Embroidered DDC “Open Road” patch.
02. Durable materials up front.
03. Mesh ventilation system for tough times out back.
04. Fitted for large heads. Grow into it.
05. Adjustable.
06. All-weather.
07. Patch graphic doubles as a map, in a pinch.
08. Cut, sewn and assembled in the U.S.A.
09. Built for the open road.
01. “Road Rash Red 6-Panel Foam”
02. “Interstate Blue / White Mesh”
$33.99+$4.99 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.)

Colorway

Road Rash Red 6-Panel Foam $33.99 USD Interstate Blue / White Mesh $33.99 USD

Photo: ©2012 DDC Merchandise Archives

Cars are getting nicer and nicer, and more and more dependable. I remember checking air pressure, oil levels and bulb statuses a whole lot more as a kid. Prob’ly had something to do with the clunkers I was living out of. Real hunks of shit. But those days are behind us, and we’ve got a our tire gauge in our trunk tool kit in the Volvo. Just in case. You never really know. Before every roadtrip I check the meats. Goes back to my younger days. Dad taught me that one. Good stuff to be thinking about on the open road, travelers!

We take these tools seriously. Here’s proof: We test each and every one with our tried-and-ture, scientific “pressure test.” (Photo courtesy of the Leigh McKolay photographic empire.)

01. Good for bike, car, argo or inner tubin’ tire gauge.
02. Blue anodized finish.
03. High-tensile metal shaft.
04. Always check the meats before a roadtrip.
05. Good for the trunk’s tool kit, glove box or garage shop.
06. Made by skilled craftspeople in China. (I tried to go stateside, I swear!)
$7.99 - Shipping Included (U.S.A.)

Photo: ©2008 DDC Merchandise Archives

Man, we love a good roadtrip. Simply put: There’s really nothing better in our little world.

We’re from the Midwest, so, being way out here in Portland, Oregon presents a geographical opportunity. You can fly back, or take a train, or you can drive. Sure, the hours are long and dangers are around every corner, but there’s just so much to see across this land and well, we’d just much rather “go by car,” if you get my drift.

This keychain is meant to personify that the spirit of the open road, and all the wild-ass back and forth missions we’ve accomplished in our day.

Get out there, man. Find America. We sure have, and plan many, many more missions to come.

01. Just a simple keychain, really. Good for holding keys.
02. Weird rubbery plastic substance that can take a real beating.
03. Proudly “Made in the U.S.A.”
04. Brings “Good Luck: while out on “The Open Road.”
05. GET IN A LITTLE CLOSER: Check out the back of this thing.
$3.00 - Shipping Included (U.S.A.)

For customers using PayPal, click the link above they’ll take it from there. For customers who aren’t using PayPal, send us an email to “orders(at)draplin.com” and we’ll get back to you with an address to ship the funds to. We accept money orders and cold hard cash, so, get with it, man! All orders are shipped out as fast as we can. Usually a couple days after the order comes in. We ship everything USPS “First Class” rates. If you want quicker shipping, contact us and we can ramp it up to USPS Priority, or whatever you need. We aim to please! We cover the shipping in the states, but charge the basics for international orders. Before you place the order through our PayPal account, send us an email to “orders(at)draplin.com” and we’ll get you a shipping quote for the goods you are interested in. As simple as that! Thanks!

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