Name: I'd Smoke That Flag Hoodie
Brand: Meat Sweats Apparel
SKU: 6ed271b7-1cab-4617-a952-f8dd9fcef668
Rating: 4.97 (34 reviews)

Description

Before sunrise, the yard is still and gray.
One light on in the kitchen. One pitmaster out back, coffee in hand, firing up the pellet grill.
The flag on the porch catches the first light about the time the smoke starts rolling.
It's going to be a good day.

Soft, warm and broken in from the first wear. Made for early starts and long cooks under an open sky.

Why You'll Love It
• 50% cotton, 50% polyester blend that stays warm without the bulk
• Air-jet yarn for a softer feel and less pilling
• Double-lined hood with matching drawstring
• Classic relaxed fit. Between sizes? Size up
• Black · Graphite Heather · Dark Heather · Military Green · Red · Royal, all in S–5XL
• The gift for the one who's up before the sun to start the fire

It Brings People Together
The early hours belong to the cook. By noon, though, the yard is full: neighbors leaning on the fence, kids asking if it's done yet, friends who "just happened to be in the area." Everything that happens before sunrise is for them.

Bigger Than BBQ
The pit gave our founder, a U.S. Army veteran, something he couldn't find anywhere else: purpose. 10% of net profits help other veterans find theirs.

Early fire. Proud flag. Full yard.

Prefer short sleeves? This design also comes as a t-shirt.

IT'S A PERSONALITY.

You know the difference between a smoke ring and a grill mark. You've pulled an all-nighter for a brisket. You've explained "the stall" to someone who didn't get it — and never will.

This gear is for you. Built by a pitmaster, worn by one too.

🔥 Heavyweight cotton — built to handle heat, smoke, and whatever you spill at 2 AM

🇺🇸 Printed in the USA — every order supports American jobs and American craft

🛡️ 365-day guarantee — we stand behind our gear longer than most people stand at their smoker

From the pit to a purpose

I'm Sean, a U.S. Army veteran and pitmaster of Risky Brisket Championship BBQ. After six years in the Army, BBQ became my therapy: the patience, the fire, the process. Eighteen years on the competition circuit later, I design every piece of Meat Sweats gear and wear-test it at contests and classes before it ever hits the site.

Today, 10% of net profits go directly to veteran mental health charities, because no one who served should fight alone. Every piece of gear you buy helps veterans get access to culinary arts as PTSD therapy through our 501(c)(3) charities.

Meet Sean