The Cruiser is one of Daiki Suzuki’s purest “American workwear re-engineered” pieces. Its DNA comes from early 20th-century logging and hunting jackets—especially the classic Mackinaw/Filson Cruiser—but EG strips away some of the heaviness and rebuilds it with a more technical, fashion-conscious pattern. Nepenthes explicitly notes the Cruiser’s roots in Pacific Northwest logger jackets and highlights how EG retains the utility pocketing while reworking the silhouette and closure system.
This jacket is all about pocket engineering.
Front upper chest pockets
Lower oversized cargo pockets
Side-entry rear game pockets
This is the standout feature.
Visible from the back, opening under the arms.
Historically:
Used by hunters for maps, shells, or game.
This is one of the most refined details on any EG outerwear.
Nepenthes regularly points to these utility pockets as part of the Cruiser’s historical faithfulness.
It’s essentially a portable storage system disguised as a beautifully cut heritage jacket, and that’s exactly what makes it great. For everyday wear, this is arguably one of the best.
Please note: There is small spot discolouration on the lower part of the right hand sleeve. See last photo.
Measurements are with the item laid flat. Please check these are right for you before purchasing
Pit to Pit: 22.5 Inches
Shoulder to Bottom Hem: 29.5 Inches
Outside Shoulder to Cuff: 25.5 Inches
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