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Top 10 Outdoor Clothing To Pack With You For Your Rough & Tough Adventures

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If you are someone who loves spending time in the outdoors, whether it is camping, hiking, or trekking, then you’re well aware that you need the ultimate set of clothing. Being outdoors gives us a major relief from our hectic lives, allowing us to soak up some sun, and get in touch with nature. But at the same time, you have to get down and dirty, live life on the road, and tackle the moodiness of the elements. Hence you need the perfect set of apparel to protect you from harsh weather conditions, and the inconsistency of the elements. We’ve curated a collection of functional, protective, and exceptionally designed outdoor clothing for you. Have a look!

1. Aerogel Puffer

Dubbed the Aerogel Puffer, this jacket is made from the lightest solid material in the world, which is utilized to line spacesuits and insulate electronics. The jacket is pretty lightweight since Aerogel is made of individual neoprenes that are 10,000 times thinner than human hair.

Why is it noteworthy?

The jacket itself has advanced synthetic insulation and its outer shell uses ultra-lightweight yarn so that you’ll be protected from extreme cold weather (even -30 degrees!). Still, it also won’t weigh you down totally.

What we like

  • Features five zipped pockets, two large ones on the side to keep your hands warm and the others to hold your stuff like phone, wallet, keys, etc

What we dislike

  • Not sure if it’ll be as effective as puffer jackets made with down

2. UZE Heated Jacket

The UZE Heated Jacket changes the jacket game completely, providing you with a jacket that you can wear in all four seasons while allowing you to have the power to decide how warm you really want to be.

Why is it noteworthy?

It uses the same graphene technology that the brand uses for popular power banks. It features four graphene heat zones and three heat settings of 120°F, 140°F, and 160°F, so with the simple click of a button you can select the level of warmth that will be comfy and cozy for you.

What we like

  • Can keep you warm for up to 10 hours and charges in 45 minutes
  • 10x faster than your usual heated jacket

What we dislike

  • Available in black color, no other color options

3. Indestructible Hoodie

The Indestructible Hoodie is a high-durability design built using materials such as Cordura and Dyneema. It is designed for a comfy and neat fit, and is equipped with two side pockets for storage, and is wind-resistant as well.

Why is it noteworthy?

This hoodie looks like it was made for extreme athletes with a need for serious protection. Vollebak advertises it as being “highly abrasion and rip resistant,” even so far as being able to mitigate damage caused by an “extreme 4-way stretch”.

What we like

  • Lightweight and breathable design

What we dislike

  • A hefty price tag that may not be preferred by everyone

4. Omega Pants

The Omega Pants by Graphene-X is designed with a 3-layer fabric and can be used for any activity that requires pants. It is stretchable, waterproof, and can regulate your body temperature.

Why is it noteworthy?

The fabric as well as the construction of the pants help it play multiple roles. It is styled like a pair of all-purpose pants with removable leg pieces, so it can transform from full pants to a pair of durable everyday shorts within seconds.

What we like

  • Allows complete freedom of movement
  • The pants allow you to stretch around while rock climbing, trekking, or engaging in any outdoor activity

What we dislike

  • The pants run hot and don’t have enough vents to cool them down

5. The Indestructible Belt

Recently launched by Vollebak, the Indestructible Belt is designed to be the strongest belt ever made. It is designed to be a true marvel in engineering, as well as a major fashion statement that will definitely grab eyeballs.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Indestructible Belt is built with the ultimate strong core which is made from Dyneema – the single strongest fiber known to man today. Vollebak uses Dyneema in its Indestructible range. Dyneema is supposed to be 15 times stronger than steel, which basically signifies that the belt strap is only breakable if you hang more than 4 tonnes of it.

What we like

  • The buckle never releases under pressure and can tolerate 1.8 tonnes of force before it breaks apart

What we dislike

  • The price tag is quite heavy for a belt and may be considered unreasonable by some

6. Baubax

Baubax created the world’s best travel pants! They are designed and engineered for durability, comfort, and dirt-dust-stain resistance. They are comfortable, stylish as well as breathable.

Why is it noteworthy?

They’re engineered to be UV-resistant, anti-microbial, and anti-odor, allowing them to be worn for as long as 3 days without needing a wash. When you eventually do need to wash them, they wash easily and dry quickly.

What we like

  • Features five pockets
  • Available across trousers, chinos, leggings, and joggers

What we dislike

  • We’re not sure how comfy the pants will be to wear for longer durations

7. The Century Jacket

The Century Jacket is made using all-natural, non-synthetic fabrics, and is designed to be functional in 100 years. It is designed to be water, wind, fire, and abrasion-resistant, and is applicable for free repairs for life.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Century Jacket is designed for outdoor use and features a construction that is equal parts durable, comfortable, and functional. It is made using Ventile cotton which gives it its durability.

What we like

  •  Zipper-lined pockets on your chest and waist hold and store your EDC
  • The pockets are silk-lined for comfort and to protect your valuables

What we dislike

  • Not recommended to machine-wash it, as it may dampen its life cycle

8. Deep Sleep Cocoon

The Deep Sleep Cocoon is a jacket designed to aid you in sleeping almost anywhere, on Earth and off Earth. It draws inspiration from the protective exoskeleton of the woodlouse and the cocoons weaved by caterpillars.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Deep Sleep Cocoon is a self-contained microhabitat that will lull you to sleep whether you’re on a plane journey on Earth or on a space shuttle to Mars. The star of the jacket is its hood! Mimicking a visor on a space helmet, the hood has been crafted from five different segments, which can be conveniently folded over your face, forming a protective cocoon and allowing you to sleep peacefully.

What we like

  • Waterproof and windproof as well as abrasion-resistant
  • Perfect for catching some shut-eye irrespective of your location

What we dislike

  • The jacket is quite big and could occupy a substantial amount of space in your bag/suitcase

9. Carbon Fiber Shirt

This Carbon Fiber shirt is made using Carbon Fiber as its name implies, and it is a material that is found exclusively in jet engines, supercars, and missile housings. It is lighter than aluminum and stronger than steel.

Why is it noteworthy?

Designed to be worn close to the skin, the material is breathable, lightweight, and wicks moisture incredibly well. It is designed to last longer than any traditional t-shirt, even in the toughest of scenarios.

What we like

  • The fabric also protects your skin, preventing any damage from occurring to you

What we dislike

  • The aesthetics of the shirt are a bit unassuming, it could have been more stylish

10. Off Grid Shirt

Called the Off Grid shirt, this unique shirt was designed to help you live off the grid. It is made using materials before the grid even existed, and this shirt is designed to withstand ‘unconventional living’.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Off Grid shirt works rather well in heat and humidity, and just by virtue of its fabric, has these unique wrinkles on the shirt that contribute to its character. The shirt uses a proprietary blend of ramie (nettle fabric) and Pima cotton.

What we like

  • The shirt is ideal for humidity, as it wicks moisture well, and dries off quite fast

What we dislike

  • It has only 2 pockets, so could be considered less for those who prefer loads of hidden storage

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Champion sweatshirts and joggers are biodegradable and sustainable

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Have you ever had one of those dreams, or rather, nightmares, when your clothes suddenly fall off your body like it was decomposing or something? That will probably not happen in real life, at least not instantly. But for those who are pursuing sustainable fashion, this is actually a good dream and not a nightmare. We’re seeing clothing brands experiment with biodegradable clothing and Champion is one such brand to do so.

Designer: Champion

The Reverse Weave Eco Future Collection is a line of biodegradable sweatshirt and joggers made from sustainable materials. You can wear it repeatedly until it naturally breaks down and decomposes over time. They use the CiCLO technology which helps bring about this natural decomposition process over time and help reduce the impact of plastic textile fibers and lessen microfiber pollution which is one of the major effects of the clothing industry on our carbon footprint.

The technology uses an additive that is combined with polyester and nylon during the fiber-making process. The process called melt extrusion turns them into liquid when heated and then they are turned into long threads. Other elements of the sweatshirts and joggers also use eco-friendly materials like the tags and labels ause pure cotton while the hangtags are printed with soybean ink. Even the colors used are from dyes extracted from pomegranate rinds, annatto, Terminalia Chebula fruit crusts, and kerria lacca insects.

In terms of the design, the sweatshirts and joggers in the Reverse Weave Eco Future Collection are just your usual. They do look comfortable since they’re oversized and unisex, so that’s another plus. The joggers have hip pockets and a drawcord waist for added comfort. But of course the main reason why you’d want any of these pieces is that they are biodegradable and friendly to Mother Earth. They’re available in different sizes and colors so there’s a variety to choose from.

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Quanta Vici jackets and gloves let you choose how warm you want to be

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You no longer have to be stuck between hot and cold with this range of fashionable smart thermal clothing that lets you pick your preferred toasty temperature.

You might debate the actual causes, but it’s hard to argue that the weather has been pretty irregular and out of sync in the past years. Seasons extend beyond their normal dates, and temperatures can go to extremes. For those that have to deal with cold weather, be it by force or by recreational choice, the selection of clothing to keep them from freezing to death is wide but shallow. There isn’t much flexibility in how you are able to keep warm, and you’ll mostly have to either pile up more layers or take them off, depending on how you feel. We are living in a smart, tech-centric world, however, so there’s little reason why our winter clothes have to stay that way. Thankfully, someone did finally put two and two together to create a line of thermal clothing that isn’t just smart but also guilt-free.

Designer: Adrien Beyk of Quanta Vici

Click Here to Buy Now: $189 $410 (54% off). Hurry, less than 48 hours left!

Winter wear is mostly designed to trap your own body heat to keep you warm, and that’s pretty much it. If the cold becomes too much to bear, all you can do is wear more layers to the point that you become an immovable pin cushion. You can’t really go anywhere in between, much less opt for a slightly “chill” temperature if you’re the type that likes a tiny bit of cold. Heaters and thermostats can do that for rooms and cars, but not for clothing, at least until now.

Quanta Vici’s new thermal clothing lineup brings that freedom and flexibility to thermal jackets, vests, and gloves. You can actually select on your smartphone how warm you want to feel or how cold you want to be. Better yet, the built-in thermostat from the “Smart” range can automatically do that for you, detecting the temperature inside the clothing in order to maintain that perfect level that you chose.

Although these features may sound geeky, Quanta Vici’s apparel looks anything but. In fact, the jackets and especially the gloves look completely fashionable, something that wouldn’t look out of place on a catwalk. The gloves, in particular, make use of animal-free vegan-friendly leather, so you don’t have to feel guilty about wearing such a luxurious-looking accessory. It’s also friendly to your phone’s touch screen, so you don’t have to worry about freezing your finger off just to use your device.

Both the slim jacket and the vest, which come in different styles for guys and gals, are made from recycled polyester, continuing that theme of sustainability. Even the zippers are recycled, so you can enjoy the warmth that the smart jackets give while also feeling good about your positive impact on the environment. The clothing is washable, but you’ll have to remember to remove the battery first before you do.

The Quanta Vici smart thermal clothing line is exclusive to Kickstarter and starts at $149 for the “base” range, while the “smart” line with the built-in thermostat starts at $179. But with this one-time Kickstarter-exclusive flash sale, you can get any single Smart product, be it the jacket, vest, or glove, for only $159.

Elegant, effective, and environment-friendly, Quanta Vici’s smart heated slim jackets and leather gloves demonstrate the true meaning of wearables without going overboard on the tech.

Click Here to Buy Now: $189 $410 (54% off). Hurry, less than 48 hours left!

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Off-White collaborated with teenage engineering to design a collection of clothing items that honor Virgil Abloh

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Born from a collaboration between Off-White™ and teenage engineering, the Capsule Collection is a line of clothing items as well as an orange, transparent shoulder bag that is custom-fitted to store teenage engineering’s OB–4 loudspeaker.

Swedish consumer electronics company and manufacturer ‘teenage engineering’ is known for its extensive catalog of electronics and synthesizers, including its core product the OP–1 as well as instant cameras. One of their more recent electronic loudspeakers, the OB–4, is a portable, hi-fi loudspeaker that “memorizes everything you play on an endless loop.” In a recent project with Off White that “honors our collaboration with late friend and partner, Virgil Abloh,” the duo designed a collection of clothing items that range from a shirt and hoodie to cargo pants and a carry bag made specifically to store OB–4 loudspeaker.

Designers: Off-White™ x teenage engineering

Dubbed the Capsule Collection, teenage engineering describes the collaboration, “Designed by Off-White™ exclusively for our collaboration, the collection includes a transparent orange carry bag for OB–4, t-shirt, hoodie, and a multipocketed white bomber jacket and cargo pant set–featuring custom pockets to fit teenage engineering devices.” Strewn all over the bomber jacket’s arms and midsection, custom-fitted pockets provide ample storage for everyday items as well as teenage engineering electronic products, like instant cameras and synthesizers.

While the bomber jacket is currently sold out on teenage engineering’s website, the other pieces of Capsule Collection are still available and feature custom-fitted pockets as well. The off-white cargo pants belong to the same set as the bomber jacket, featuring similarly sized pockets all over the pant’s front and sides. Then, the transparent vinyl orange shoulder bag is the perfect size to carry teenage engineering’s OB–4 loudspeaker.

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Guardians of Fashion brings NFT fashion and entertainment business into the metaverse

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Those who grew up playing Second Life or The SIMS have probably thought the Metaverse will be something like the old games. In many ways, it is.

The Metaverse is a new platform where people can interact virtually. The idea was hyped even more by Mark Zuckerberg back in October when the Facebook rebrand officially happened. One important idea was that the metaverse would be pushed further.

Designer: OWNFT World

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Many people are saying metaverse is more like Second Life because residents of the virtual realm are almost real. We’re only referring to the avatars that pretty much represent actual humans.

In the metaverse, the virtual version of yourself can do things you can also do in real life. As with the Second Life game, residents can get jobs, purchase properties, earn money, and buy and sell goods. You can also do other trivial things like watch movies with friends. It has an economy and currency. The latter can be sold and bought with fiat currency. Everything is done in virtual reality and soon, we’ll get to experience all these and more within the metaverse.

A new virtual economy is about to open. The Zuckerburg-backed platform will soon be home to companies and individuals. As more people are making their avatars, the virtual world will soon be a place where metaverse careers and jobs will help you earn bucks.

OWNFT World, a Singapore-based company, is working to introduce some 6,888 avatar non-fungible tokens that are built on the Ethereum blockchain. The plan is to introduce the system before the month of February ends. Officially called Guardians of Fashion (GOF), the group behind this has partnered with Warner Music Group. Other fashion brands and networks are already part of the ecosystem to launch shows and videos people can watch.

Guardians of Fashion GOF Model Avatar Launch

Before a video, show, or series is produced, there needs to be casting. Avatars can be cast but they have to pitch their NFT avatars. Pitching an avatar can cost you 0.18 ETH (Ethereum) which is about $557 (USD) as of this writing.

A part of the revenue can be received by the avatar’s owner. Payment will be GOF community tokens that you can exchange for other digital assets. The big idea is for a larger NFT project that can earn people passive income. It’s mainly putting the metaverse into something more useful instead of just being a more advanced virtual world.

The metaverse platform will continue to expand. The possibilities are endless and the Guardians of Fashion is just one idea. This can be an evolution of the virtual world that is becoming an extension of real life.

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Guardians of Fashion (GOF) is mainly for the entertainment and fashion business. It’s described as a virtual metaverse modeling agency, letting you live your dreams of becoming a model. At least in the metaverse, you can be a model and become an instant celebrity.

Avatars will be owned and controlled by real human owners. The virtual world operates with NFT (Non-Fungible Token) where NFT business people are thriving. NFT avatars can live and act in virtual reality where their virtual talents can shine through. We’re guessing this will be something digital influencers will be able to do well.

GOF Avatar Model

GOF Avatar Sample

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Believe it or not, GOF is considered sustainable because these GOF Avatar NFTs can be used by real-world companies. Such can happen, enabling them to increase value, especially when featured in videos or webtoons. Instead of getting real celebrities, big brands can probably just go for avatars.

So everything is virtual. It’s really like The SIMS or Second Life. It’s more like the latter as the game already made some people earn money in real life from years ago. With big brands like Gucci, Nike, and Disney working on their metaverse presence, we can expect more fashion brands will jump on the bandwagon.

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The goal is for NFT avatars to become celebrities in their own right. But first, you have to get in the NFT marketplace to create your avatar, customize, and fully own it. The digital character that will be created will be yours alone. Each one of the 6,888 unique erc1155 NFT talents is hand-drawn and customized using unique traits from some 550 assets. You can act as its manager so the digital character can make money.

Guardians of Fashion GOF Avatars NFT Models

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Finally tear-resistant, ballistic nylon clothes designed to use for the SpaceX journey to Mars!

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There are few clothing brands that really match the design and innovation in fashion that Vollebak has managed in the last six odd years. The British clothing brand has previously left us in awe with a jacket fashioned to improve the sleep cycle of astronauts, and it is now tapping into the extraterrestrial void with the all-new Mars gear.

Combining the aspects it loves: Vollebak has designed Mars Jacket and Pants for the voyage to the red planet. It is fashioned with the unrelenting adoration for space exploration and crazy material science to solve a problem that is coming in the next few years. So, as the human race prepares itself to colonize Mars, Vollebak has clothing ready for engineers, architects, scientists and explorers who will be heading into space when the time is right. Until then, the jacket and pants are just apt for your next clubbing night back on Earth.

Vollebak, co-founded by twins Nick and Steve Tidball, has been creating clothes for the future and this intergalactic set of jackets and pants is only an extension of that intent. The gear is made from a tear-resistant, ballistic nylon outer shell but it’s absolutely soft and snug and is provided in two: gray and cream colors. Since the clothing is designed to venture to the next planet, it includes anti-gravity pockets to counter the shifting gravitational fields. Realizing that earthlings may experience nausea in their interplanetary voyage, the Mars gear is equipped with a 3D-printed vomit pocket on the chest, which features a removable and cleanable orange PVC vomit bag, should you need it.

Envisioned to facilitate the wearer when they are space-bound for the Moon or Mars eventually, the suit is almost fashionable for Earth-bound adventures too. If you think so, Vollebak Mars gear is available in six sizes from XS to XXL on the company’s website for $995.

Designer: Vollebak

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This sustainably designed clothing peg can reduce plastic waste!

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Clothing pegs are made of cheap plastic that only adds to the mounting pollution problem. These are not recycled and the bad quality means we go through them faster which generates more waste. There are alternatives like metal pegs but Indian designer Rutvik Jadhav gives us another innovative option – Blip! Blip is a clothing peg made from rubber that can be easily recycled and lasts for a longer time! It also can be flat-packed and stored easily reducing the hazard of plastic pegs.

Unlike the traditional peg that has plastic and metal components that increase manufacturing costs, Blip is entirely made from rubber. Traditional pegs can leave stains on the fabric from the rusted metal and the spring wears out pretty fast – these two problems were solved with Blip’s material choice and form. Similar to the snap bands from our childhood, Blip is organic and easier to use. Jadhav used two of Dieter Ram’s principles to guide him with his project – “good design lasts long” and “good design is environmentally friendly” which shines through Blip’s purpose and simplicity.

“Blip is a two-month personal project where I tried to redesign a clothing peg. I believe in Dieter Ram’s principles and have tried to apply them to all that I create. My aim to create that can conserve the ecosystem and help humanity too. That is why I designed Blip – a sustainable, innovative, and distinct clothing peg,” says Jadhav. The flexible design and innovative approach to something as mundane as a clothing peg has given us an eco-friendly alternative that could help reduce tonnes of plastic waste. Blip can easily be mass-produced and adopted at a large scale, so let’s make a difference one blip at a time.

Designer: Rutvik Jadhav

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This smart heat press takes on an ergonomic and intuitive design to help beginners feel more focused!

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Everyone picked up a hobby during the pandemic. While some of us took up gardening and others learned how to create jewelry, a good chunk of us began designing our own clothes. Finding the right equipment, like gardening or metalworking tools, for new hobbies can be a tough ask since we’re only starting out. Noticing the rise in popularity over designing hand-pressed clothes, Suosi Design created Viso Press, a smart heat press for heat pressing patterns onto clothing that makes the beginner process feel a lot more seamless.

Minimal by design, Viso Press ditches the chunky, hefty structure of the heat press table and takes on a slimmer body formed into the shape of a conventional steam iron. Heat-pressing requires a lot of focus and precision, so the designers at Suosi Design embedded Viso Press with smart features that help make heat-pressing feel a lot less intimidating, allowing beginners to focus solely on pressing their patterns onto clothing items. Viso Press features a round screen in its center that works as the device’s main display screen. There, users can adjust the heat and time settings on Viso Press. Altogether, users can operate Viso Press with just one hand since all of the control options can be found on the round display screen, just above the handle. By consolidating all of the controls into one screen, beginners need only look there for the next step.

Large heat-pressing tables can feel intimidating. If I didn’t know better, looking at one for the first time, I might think it was some clunky blacksmithing tool. To make the process of heat pressing feel a little more welcoming and interactive, Viso Press lets users guide their own progress with a tool that feels ergonomic and looks a little more familiar.

Designer: Suosi Design

Viso Press takes on the shape of a traditional iron to enhance its usability and ergonomic design.

Ditching the heft of a heat press table for a sleek, minimal design, Viso Press feels a lot less intimidating.

Viso Press consolidates its entire control panel into one round screen that features control options like temperature and time settings.

Minimal by design, Viso Press can be stored anywhere.

Small enough to fit in casual places, Viso Press only has to be plugged in for use.

To activate Viso Press, users only have to dislodge it from its base and begin pressing patterns onto their clothing.

Amazon’s $25 custom T-shirt service uses virtual body doubles

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Amazon has opened a custom clothing store, allowing all users in the US to buy T-shirts that conform to their measurements and specifications. Made for You requires you to submit details about your weight, height and body type, along with two photos...

Harvard created a wool-like 3D-printable material that can shape shift

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What if you could have gym clothes that could automatically open cooling vents whenever you work up a sweat and close them when you’ve dried out? You might be able to get your hands on gear that does just that in the future, and it could use a materi...