Outdoor clothing should never be boring for men. Luckily, there is an array of choices available that fit with every individual’s style – from bags to pants – making hiking or climbing easier.

ACRONYM stands apart by fusing influences such as military gear and streetwear with its own distinct aesthetic, creating coats and parkas with fashion-forward details like asymmetric zippers for functionality in addition to fashion-forward appeal.

Hiking pants or shorts

Hiking pants should be constructed from fabric that wicks moisture away quickly and dries quickly, while being easily accessible with your pack on. Furthermore, waist belts must fit comfortably beneath your backpack hipbelt for ultimate comfort and small details can make or break a pair of hiking trousers; examples include cargo pockets that are well positioned near ankle cinch cords as well as built-in belt loops that don’t dig into your stomach.

REI Sahara Convertible hiking pants are budget-friendly and comfortable zip-off trousers designed to transform into cargo shorts when temperatures heat up. Their lower leg zippers feature color coding so it is easy to match each pair when changing into cargo shorts for warmer climates. With plenty of pockets and color-coded lower leg zippers, it makes conversion easy!

Technical shirts

Your shirt should be an essential element of your hiking gear, wicking sweat away quickly and drying rapidly to provide comfort on long treks over difficult terrain. Choose one with strong fibers to resist wear-and-tear damage from backpack straps and rough terrain.

Patagonia uses recycled polyester jersey fabric that’s so light and comfortable you might forget you’re wearing it. Patagonia treats their fabric with miDori bioSoft, which uses plant seed-based softening agents to speed moisture wicking while adding long-term softness; additionally it includes Polygiene permanent odor control technology.

Under Armour utilizes a stretchy polyester and elastane blend with flat yarn that’s designed to dissipate heat efficiently. Their fabric also comes equipped with Iso-Chill tech and UPF protection, helping shield users from harmful UV rays from the sun.

Gussets

A gusset is a diamond-shaped piece of fabric added to a seam for expansion or reinforcement, typically found in traditional shirt shoulders, underarms, hems and crotch seams as well as pants/jeans crotch seams and heraldic charges.

Flint & Tinder’s design for their pants forgoes an inseam gusset in favor of an additional front crotch gusset instead, providing an effective means of strengthening them without adding bulk. Furthermore, this helps fit by dispersing stress points across multiple points like when sitting. While it works great for showers (also referred to as “showers”) it may not be comfortable enough for fuller-figured guys who tend to stay full size all of the time (known as “growers”).

Articulated knees

Hiking is one of the most beloved outdoor activities, ranging from long distance treks over challenging terrain to relaxing strolls through local urban green spaces. No matter if you are an experienced or casual hiker alike, quality gear that moves with you and can last over time is necessary for optimal hiking performance.

Articulated knees in hiking pants are designed to make hiking more manageable on challenging terrain, creating ease in movement. This feature is achieved by sewing darts into the knee of each pair – darts are simply folds sewn into fabric that contour to your body or improve functionality – such as with these KUHL Radikl pants that feature articulated knees with articulated joints to make moving over rocks, boulders, or stiles easier without fearing seams bursting.

Vented back yokes

Ventilated back yokes provide shoulder-to-shoulder air flow in this ultralight 100% polyester work shirt with vented back yokes, featuring reach gussets to keep gear within easy reach. Furthermore, it features a vented yoke which helps manage bushwhacking through underbrush and abrasions with ease.

To create your own vented yoke, begin with the front bodice pieces (Version A of the Byrdie Button-up Dress) and mark 2-inches down from each shoulder seam on every yoke piece. Next, outline its shoulder area on another sheet of paper.

Sew the two pieces for the yoke back together with right sides together, using top stitching close to the seam line.

Ventilation

Men who choose the appropriate outdoor clothing will not only protect themselves against wind, rain and sun but can also utilize layer-on-layer principles to regulate body temperature by dissipating moisture away from their skin into the outside air.

Ventilation refers to features in clothing designed to release warmth and sweat during exercise. Examples include zippered vents or rolled cuffs.

Patagonia jackets and shirts provide rugged outdoor style while remaining functional and long-term durable, making the brand an excellent choice.