The outdoor lifestyle听is about more than sending big lines in the mountains. Luckily, many outdoor-gear companies also make apparel听for the in-between moments鈥攖he office, the bar, the daily commute鈥攐ften constructed with the same high-quality,听technical materials. As one of听国产吃瓜黑料鈥檚 gear editors, I get to try out a lot of lifestyle apparel. Here鈥檚听the outfit I鈥檝e worn most often to work听(and everywhere else)听this听fall.听
Stio Rivet Cord Pants ($100)
With just a hint of spandex for stretch, these slim-fit 听are snug enough to flatter your curves yet don鈥檛听sacrifice comfort (you鈥檒l still be able to bend over and not听feel constricted).听The navy and gray colors are great for more toned-down looks, while the rust and earthy yellow-brown听help听an outfit pop without making me feel like I鈥檝e been splashed with neon paint.
Icebreaker Waypoint Crewe Sweater ($180)
A trim silhouette, wide ribbed cuffs, and a crew neckline lend this sweater a classic look, but it was听the thick knit and soft merino yarn that won me over. Recently听I鈥檝e taken to leaving the 听on the back of my chair to throw on whenever I get chilly, and I鈥檝e yet to find an outfit it doesn鈥檛 match.
Outdoor Research Kalaloch Reversible Shirt Jacket ($170)
Ripstop nylon on one side, flannel on the other, with 60-gram polyester insulation in between, this reversible shacket听can be worn as a听traditional puffy听or an insulated overshirt. The cotton-poly flannel lining听is听extremely comfortable on the skin, which I鈥檝e found particularly handy on those fickle fall days when I want to wear as a jacket over a T-shirt.
Chaco Cataluna Mid Boot ($180)
Stylish leather听meets trademark Chaco comfort and traction in these . The waterproof upper and lugged听TPU听outsole mean I don鈥檛 need to be concerned about rain or slush, and the EVA foam听footbed听offers enough cushion to keep me going even when I鈥檓 running around all day.
Osprey Arcane Large Daypack ($110)
This 听may be one of the simplest commuter packs I鈥檝e tried. But it鈥檚 also the one I use most, thanks to the two-pocket design and clean, sleek exterior. Free of extraneous zippers and buckles, the bag helps me feel more听put-together. The main compartment fits my laptop, lunch, and jacket, while the horizontal front pocket houses my wallet and keys. 听
听