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Dead Reckoning Apparel

Out The Back Classic Tee — White

Out The Back Classic Tee — White

Regular price $25.00 USD
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Built with local surf knowledge, dark coastal humor, and the instinct to recognize the safest route through difficult water, the Out the Back Classic Unisex Tee is made for surfers and beach-town locals who know that experience can make all the difference.

This white unisex tee features the Dead Reckoning front logo and Out the Back artwork across the back. The design shows a surfer paddling toward someone caught outside near the pier, while an abandoned beach umbrella drifts nearby. The phrases “Out the Back” and “Locals Know the Way Out” complete the vintage surf-inspired composition.

Printed using sublimation, the artwork becomes part of the garment fibers rather than forming a heavy layer on top. This produces a smooth, lightweight finish while preserving the detailed linework, muted coastal colors, and weathered character of the original design.

The Classic Tee offers an easy unisex fit and breathable feel suited for surf checks, beach days, boating, coastal travel, outdoor events, and everyday casual wear.

Because sublimation interacts directly with the garment fibers, color and detail may vary slightly between individual shirts.

Specifications

Product Type: Classic Tee

Color: White

Fit: Unisex fit; runs small — order 1–2 sizes up

Material: 95% polyester, 5% spandex

Production Method: Sublimation

Graphic Application: Sublimated design infused into the fabric

Design: Out The Back artwork

Feel: Lightweight, smooth, flexible

Best For: Everyday casual wear, fishing, boating, beach trips, oyster roasts, travel, outdoor adventures, and warm-weather use

How to Use

How to Use:

  • Select your shirt size
  • Select your preferred shirt color
  • Wear for everyday casual use, fishing, boating, beach trips, travel, and outdoor adventures


Care Instructions:

  • Machine wash cold
  • Turn garment inside out before washing
  • Tumble dry low or hang dry
  • Do not bleach
  • Do not iron directly on graphics
  • Avoid high heat to maximize graphic longevity

Story Behind the Design

Out the Back was inspired by the difference between simply being in the ocean and knowing how to read it. In surfing, getting out beyond the breaking waves often requires more than paddling directly toward the horizon. Locals learn where the current runs, where the channel opens, and how to use the water instead of wasting energy fighting against it. The surfer paddling toward the struggling swimmer represents experience, awareness, and the responsibility to recognize when someone needs help. The pier establishes the familiar coastal setting, while the drifting umbrella adds a layer of dark humor to the scene. “Locals Know the Way Out” reflects the knowledge gained from time in the water, but it also carries a broader meaning. Difficult situations often have a route through them, even when that route is not obvious to everyone. Out the Back is a tribute to local knowledge, calm decision-making, and the people who understand the conditions well enough to help guide others through.
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