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stonewh
stonewh Posts: 169
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Does anyone have a good recommendation for an Apron that isn't just outrageous in price? I know there are a wide variety, but I really like the look of the waxed or canvas ones like below.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/233717495/canvas-apron-the-maker?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=Canvas apron&ref=sr_gallery_39

http://www.filson.com/apron-30230.html#137

Thank you,
Birmingham, AL
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,895
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    Wow! $60 for a hand made canvas one seems pricey. I've never paid for one and have several collected over the years from BGE to meat markets to charcoal producers. The nice thing is when they get dirty - which they will - which is why you wear one - then just toss it in the washer!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • stonewh
    stonewh Posts: 169
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    Yea, I was thinking the same thing, plus on the Etsy one they want $17.40 for shipping, that's not happening.
    Birmingham, AL
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  • Darby_Crenshaw
    Darby_Crenshaw Posts: 2,657
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    i thought $60 for hand made was cheap  >shrug<

    my concern would be to get one that was dark, black even.

    i have long ago destroyed my wife's potholders, because i sootified them good.  when i got black ones for the grill, she started using them.  can't win.

    anyway, i digress, might wanna consider dark ones or that waxed canvas

    those look more like shop aprons though.  you could probably get away with something lighter in weight.

    only twenty bucks at Williams Sonoma

    ...but i would get it without the monogram/personalization

    i'm also one of those guys that prefers things simple.  no stupid slogan or picture of a pig in a bikini on the damn thing.  :)
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  • stonewh
    stonewh Posts: 169
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    Thanks @Darby_Crenshaw I agree that those I posted were more for the shop than for the grill, I like the looks of them though. For some reason I can't get over the high shipping cost, I suppose though when you pay $60 for an apron you get what you pay for, so as long as you take care of it, it should last. I'm right there with you on keeping it simple too.
    Birmingham, AL
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  • Abter
    Abter Posts: 125
    edited January 2016
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    Lodge sells a nice "Egg Apron" for $25.  Right theme, even if it shows sunny side up eggs and not a BGE :o
    https://www.lodgemfg.com/prodcat/indoor-accessories.asp
    Lots of retailers sell barbecue aprons, such as BedBathandBeyond, Home Depot, etc.  $15 to $20
    The BBQ Guys have nearly a hundred for $15 to $20, most with cutsie sayings (may be thin but funny).  There is a decent looking leather  (suede) one by Outset for $35, and some other serious looking ones for $25-$30.
    http://www.bbqguys.com/category_name_BBQ-Aprons-Mitts_path_2120-17640-11455_start_0_pagesize_24_numresults_67_sorting_pricehigh.html?&ff3=2648

    One last one: searching at amazon for "barbecue apron" found an "Extra Long Bib Style Denim Apron, Measuring 48" X 25", With Front Pockets"  for $14.68 with free shipping
    http://www.amazon.com/Extra-Style-Denim-Measuring-Pockets/dp/B000YJSNOM/ref=sr_1_2?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1453999467&sr=1-2&keywords=barbeque+aprons+for+men





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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,762
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    i like filson products but that apron would not be comfortable on a hot sunny day
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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,231
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    I need the apron more when I eat, not when I cook.

    Plus 1 on the wife's potholders @Darby_Crenshaw
    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,895
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    Darby_Crenshaw said:
    i thought $60 for hand made was cheap  >shrug<


    I'm not opposed to him spending his money! =) I just meant there are free ones to be had - he might even ask his BGE dealer for a freebie as they used to be plentiful. 

    BTW I have no problem spending my money on good shop aprons and I have three speciality aprons. One for lathe turning protection and then a couple high grade leather ones. I recall I gave $100 for this farrier style all leather. 

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  • Big_Green_Craig
    Big_Green_Craig Posts: 1,578
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    That's a pretty fair price from what I've seen on the market. I use a Butcher and Baker demin apron.

    Other options:
    Knife & Flag
    Medium Rare Chef
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  • PSC
    PSC Posts: 148
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    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CMUAU10?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,895
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    chadpsualum said:

    A cr*tchless apron?  That may be a hit beyond the BBQ circles...
    LOL - you think that farriers wives actually designed this style?
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,627
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    Still better coverage than the jean shorts...
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  • Abter
    Abter Posts: 125
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    google and/or amazon pushed a few more aprons at me...tracking everything we even look at :o

    Amazon has a denim "Dickies AC20 Men's Toolmaker Apron 100% Cotton" in blue for $13.25, free shipping, or in painter's "natural" (white) for $12.94.

    also a "Bucket Boss Bucket Boss 80300 Duckwear SuperShop Apron" in brown duck canvas for $15. 




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  • LRW
    LRW Posts: 198
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    I stock these in the welding shop. Sateen flame retardant.  12.75
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  • henapple
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    @RRP.... Stop with the sex apron and shorty shorts.  :o
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • garyflintstone
    garyflintstone Posts: 42
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    http://detroitdenim.com/product/standard-apron/


    prod11

    Royal Oak, MI.,1 L BGE, kick ash basket
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,824
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    Y'all just make sure your men's apron matches your men's purse.
    NOLA
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    Herringbone patterned French blue silk shirt, blue jeans and a black full apron,  suave or crisis?
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Fred19Flintstone
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    RRP said:

    Nice look Ron.  Are they "shop chaps"?  Oh, you look very happy too!
    Flint, Michigan
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
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    He could very well be placed on the back of a Harley with that getup!  

    Hey, least he has gold toe socks!  
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    Maybe the angle, but do I spy moose knuckles?  
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  • Botch
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    Darby_Crenshaw said:
    only twenty bucks at Williams Sonoma

    Not a sentence I ever expected to read.   =)
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  • Darby_Crenshaw
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    No kidding, eh?  
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  • Eggcelsior
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    ;)Darby_Crenshaw said:
    I don't mind the shoeless/crotchless look. "LifeStyle is a lifestyle". "We're all God's children". Hashtag 'alternative' and all that. It's all cool....

    It's the all-denim outfit that is unforgivable. 

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    Your anti-Canadian sentiment is strong. Did Little Steven kick your dog?


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  • Darby_Crenshaw
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    all-denim isn't exclusive to canadians. 

    See Jay Leno


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