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A Van's Life...Part 2/Apparel

Clothes to take on any city-country-outdoor festival jaunt-have to be travel friendly, weather flexible separates + easy cleaners...if you ever get to that around to it ... via GIPHY    source :  codepen.io/chrisgannon/pen/PzRWNO SMARTWOOL, WALLS OUTDOORS, RYU APPAREL, TOMMY HILFINGER, EDDIE BAUER, ADIDAS SPORT PERFORMANCE, CARHARTT, FREE COUNTRY, 70 Years WRANGLER, WRANGLER X PETER MAX, ALTRA Top Picks: Smartwool boasts a bunch of lifestyle functional separates for Fall 2017-love this cocoon shape Urban UpSlope Hoody (black)-layers well-with outer nylon shell-protects against the wind... enough insulation (naturally warm/moisture wicking/anti-odor merino wool blend lining) for those cooling temps at sunset...belt it for more fashion flair--but there's a drawcord at neck+back hem adds to silhouette shape and keeps you warm. Hand pockets and smart of SMARTWOOL -reversible! $250 Walls Outdoor work/hunt wear is wear everywhere-for good reasons-pieces are well...

COLOR TRENDS B/W: Outdoor Style 2016/17 Part 1

DARE2B, HELLY HANSEN, ADIDAS, SMARTWOOL, KRIMSON KLOVER, WHITE SIERRA Obvs from this pic-how Black/White jacket pops out amidst a slew of bright primary colors-and even all black. Slicker, sleeker and more sophisticated...taken at DARE2B booth - Outdoor Retailer F/W 2016/17. The Black Label Collection -front women's Shade Out jacket, next-all black Men's Shadow Side jacket and Shadow Side pants=label's most premium collection to date. AEP Kinematics-brand's waterproof tech., wool like fabric insulation, metallic zippers (snazzy diagonal eye-catching), deep collared hood construction, endothermic performance via wool lining, airflow-Oxyflow ventilation system vent to stuff when on the go. White -and black in winter outerwear always looks polished-luxurious for apparel-aimed at urbanites as well as the mountain bound. Although not easy to keep sparkling clean (in the former locale)...or to see during a snow swirling storm (the later)...the tonal duo-with emphas...

WOOL= HIGH PERFORMANCE FASHION/ACCESSORIES-TECH FABRICS F/W 2015

Fairly obsessed with American brand Stormy Kromer ...offers up slew of  hats to wear anywhere-all rifts on its Original iconic storm proof style. Pictured-for women the Button Up ($44.99) wool/nylon blend, 100% cotton flannel lining, Made in the USA SLC/OR Highlights from: Stormy Kromer, Wolverine, Woolrich, Smith, Filson, Tilley, Icebreaker, SmartWool, Chaos, Vibram FiveFingers, Chaco, Timberland, Fjällräven, Toad&Co., Bergans of Norway, Sherpa Adventure Gear, Mountain Khakis, Krimson Klover WHAT: For nearly a decade-clothing/accessories exhibitors at Outdoor Retailer (since we've been going)... have always purveyed technically proficient apparel, socks, hats, shoes (etc)...to fit individuals enjoying mountain trail/lakeside/camping  to urban byways-places--particularly labels aimed out the 'adventure' travellers. Original and Mercantile Peninsula Hat Stormy Kromer Mercantile collabs with Wolverine= Peninsula Cap (bridging the Upper and lower ...