014 - Touch Grass: Balancing Performance and Aesthetics on the Trail

from High Twist · host Ben Brooks and Bruce Layman

In this episode of High Twist, Ben and Bruce discuss hiking attire, focusing on the balance between performance and style for day hikes and short overnight trips. They explore various clothing options, from pants and shirts to shoes and hats, sharing their personal preferences and experiences. The hosts dive into the pros and cons of different materials, particularly comparing cotton to synthetic fabrics, and discuss the importance of fit and functionality in outdoor gear. They also touch on the challenges of finding stylish yet practical hiking clothes and offer suggestions for brands and items that have worked well for them. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the importance of comfort and versatility in hiking wear, while also considering aesthetics for those who want to look good on the trail. Items: Drake's Tropical Wool Trouser Mashburn MTM Shirt Mashburn Ghost Blazer Vollebak Off Grid Lightweight Pants Vollebak Off Grid Shirt Wearing Hair - Articles of Interest American Space Cowboys - Die! Workwear Arc'teryx Hiking Pants Fjällräven Hiking Pants Kuiu Sun Hoodie Triple Aught Design Atlas Hoodie Filson Washed Feather Cloth Shirt Mountain Hardware Canyon Shirt Nike Zegama Nike SFB Carbon Diemme Roccia Vet Paraboot Avioraz Danner Jag Tilly Hat Filson Summer Packet Hat Filson Insulated Packet Hat Filson Tin Cloth Bush Hat Bruce Layman is the author of A Well Worn Dispatch, a newsletter about giving a damn and feeling good in the clothes you're wearing. Ben Brooks has been writing about bags, gear, clothes and more on The Brooks Review since 2010. Note: This podcast makes use of affiliate links where and when possible. These links may earn this site money when utilized.

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