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Review: Off The Grid Surplus Jack Knife Shirt And Field Shorts

The Off The Grid Surplus Jack Knife Shirt Is A Jack Of All Trades. The Field Shorts Can Do A Lot Of Things Too.


Jack Knife Shirt


Let's talk about the shirt first. First of all, I am not usually a big fan of wearing collared shirts. I always feel like I am too "dressed up". I pretty much only wear t-shirts. However I still feel pretty casual in the Off The Grid Surplus Jack Knife Shirt. The Jack Knife shirt is also super comfortable. Especially for mountain biking! The shirt fits loose and the material is super breathable and dries very fast! It feels like air is being circulated throughout the shirt with a fan and is also somehow cooling the air as well. There is a vent down the middle of the back as well which helps hot sweaty air move off and away from my body. There is a ton of stretch so movement isn't restricted at all with the Jack Knife shirt. If you want to toss some snacks or need a place to put your glasses the Jack Knife has plenty of pockets and storage. There is a nice big hidden storage pocket on the lower back of the shirt too. You could even toss a beverage in there if you wanted to, although I probably wouldn't want to ride with a can of anything in there. Besides this shirt looks good enough and keeps away the sweat and stink well enough you could just hit the local bar after your ride anyway. The Jack Knife shirt has converted me into wearing a button up shirt while mountain biking. The fit is dialed as well. I am 6'3" tall and weigh 260 lbs or more depending on how many donuts and beers I have been consuming and the XXL fits me perfect. Off The Grid even makes this in a XXXL if you are a really big dude.


Man in a plaid shirt, green glasses, and helmet stands on a dirt path in a forest, looking directly at the camera. Shirt reads "OffGrid."
Riding in the Jack Knife Shirt and Field Shorts is Super Comfortable. Glasses Are From DAS Optics.

Man with tattoos wears a blue plaid shirt, showcasing features like chest pockets and back vents. Text notes fabric details and model's size.
Photo from Off The Grid Surplus

Bearded man wearing a blue-orange plaid shirt places a green smartphone into his chest pocket. Tattooed hand is visible.
Photo from Off The Grid Surplus
A tattooed arm places an orange can into a side pocket of a blue plaid shirt. Brown pants visible. Casual and relaxed setting.
Back pocket for whatever your heart desires. Photo from Off The Grid Surplus
Close-up of a person wearing a blue plaid shirt with orange and gray stripes. Back view shows a vertical black vent detail.
Back vent is awesome! Photo from Off The Grid Surplus
Man in blue plaid shirt with "OFFGRID" tag, sunglasses in chest pocket. Tattoo peeks from sleeve. Casual style, indoor setting.
Slot for sunnies. Photo from Off The Grid Surplus

Field Shorts


Now let's talk about the shorts. The shorts have a bit narrower fit through the legs. I have the 38 waist and there is a bit of room in the waist but the legs are a bit on the snug side. Not tight but when I go to stand up on the bike they do get caught up a bit on my thighs for a second until they fall down. For reference my thighs are 27" around at the thickest part. So they will probably have a pretty standard fit for average sized legs. One thing these could use is some type of built in belt. When I am hiking or riding bikes wearing a belt is not the most comfortable unless I am wearing a stretch belt like the Arcade. They do have a good amount of stretch so I don't feel like movement is ever constricted. As far as length goes they come just above my knee. This is perfect for trail rides when I am not wearing knee pads but if I were to pair these with knee pads they would be a bit short when seated and I would have just a bit of thigh gap between the shorts and pads. The Field Shorts have a lot of well thought out pockets including a cell phone pocket that keeps the phone out of harms way and free from flopping around. There are two zippered cargo pockets with the rest being open including two hand pockets and a knife pocket / slot. These shorts seem to breathe well enough and I have not produced swamp butt while wearing them yet. Overall these are a great pair of shorts you could go from a job site, to a bike ride and then to the bar or out for some tacos.


View from above of a person wearing a plaid shirt and shorts sitting on a bike, with dirt path and grass in the background. Bike displays "RIPMO IBIS."
Person wearing khaki shorts and a blue striped shirt rides a bicycle with a visible wheel and pedal on dirt terrain.
Man with tattoos wears shorts featuring 8 pockets, durable stretch fabric, and zip details. Text highlights garment features.
Photo from Off The Grid Surplus
Tattooed individual wearing tan cargo shorts and a black shirt, standing against a plain white background.
Photo from Off The Grid Surplus
Man with tattooed arms wearing a black shirt and beige shorts with a logo, standing against a plain white background.
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Tattooed hand pulling a card wallet from the pocket of brown pants. Black shirt with text "OFF THE GRID" partially visible.
Photo from Off The Grid Surplus
Tattooed hand places phone in beige pants pocket. Black shirt with orange text. Casual setting, colorful tattoos prominently visible.
Photo from Off The Grid Surplus
Tattooed arm pulling a knife from brown pants pocket. Black shirt, colorful tattoos, and "TRUE" text on fingers visible.
Brown shorts with a glove partially in the side pocket. The glove is tan and black, featuring "OTG" text and a logo. Casual setting.
Photo from Off The Grid Surplus
Cyclist in a blue shirt rides through a dense forest on a dirt path. Trees and greenery surround the area, creating an adventurous mood.
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