Serious question, did anyone think the whole 'gorpcore' thing would last?

I saw it start on hiking trails and thought it was just for people who couldn't be bothered to change after a walk. Then I saw a fleece vest over a dress at a coffee shop in Denver last fall. That's when it clicked. It's not about the gear, it's about mixing utility with normal clothes in a way that looks easy. I tried it myself with some old cargo pants and a nice knit top, and it just worked. The pockets are actually useful, and the fabric is tough. I was wrong to write it off as just a fad. What's another outdoor piece that works well in a normal outfit?

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lucaslane4d ago

You're right about the mix making it work. I used to think it was just sloppy, but seeing someone like river_wright mention a rain shell over a t-shirt made me try my old hiking boots with regular jeans. They're broken in and comfortable, and they actually look good with a simple sweater. It's that contrast between tough gear and soft clothes that really clicks for me now.

river_wright4d ago

Totally agree, it's the mix that makes it work. I've been wearing my old rain shell over everything lately, even just a t-shirt and jeans. It's light enough that you don't get too hot, and it looks way more put together than a regular jacket when you're just running errands lol.

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