Seriously the most used compartment and some backpack designers opt to make it take 2 steps to open it, it’s one of my biggest dealbreakers.
Here’s an example: Mous (maker of phone cases) recently came out with this backpack that takes two steps to the main compartment
One bagged a 10 day trip to Florence and Rome and it is so satisfying, especially when I’m seeing people pull multiple HUGE roller bags off carousels and try to manhandle them onto busses, etc.
Things I learned this trip (XL-XXL wearing male): - Wicking only works if every layer wicks LOL - wore merino t-shirts but had cotton hoodie or button up shirts over them and that’s where the wicking stops.
Merino really does keep the stink away. Brought about 2-3 t-shirts I didn’t need. I think at least with temps in the 45-60F range and LOTS of walking (20k-30k!) I still could do 3 wears with each t shirt no problem. Cotton was shot after two wears.
could’ve gotten away with two pairs of jeans and a pair of dressier pants. I brought one more pair of jeans than I needed.
for this much walking, having two different pairs of shoes was much needed.
Wear one/wash one works GREAT for Ex Officio underwear and from here on out I’ll only ever carry 2-3 pairs.
thought I’d be able to get away …
hey everyone! i’m here with a review of the nylistic linears (exp 362) which are dropping on tuesday. these pants were provided to me by outlier for an honest review.
https://outlier.nyc/products/experiment-362-nylistic-linears
about me
i’m a fairly long time outlier fan that was introduced to the brand way back when they made women’s pants. i could not afford those at the time but continued to follow the brand and have gotten a pretty good sense of which pieces i can make work for my body. futurehighdarts were a long-time favorite of mine, but i’ve drifted away from tapered pants in favor of straight, wider cuts. my most worn outlier pants are bomb 107’s in the winter, and injex paragliders in the summer. other brands that i enjoy include nike acg, earth-studies, arcteryx/veilance, and reigning champ. i wear mostly black/white/neutrals but have a couple of brighter ACG tops that bring me joy. i feel like i tend to balance a visually minimalist …
Felt a bit bored so figured I’d spend some time writing some loose thoughts on some of the items/fabrics that Outlier has released in the past couple years I’ve been wearing this brand.
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Injected Linen Pants: King of summer bottoms to me. Perfect to wear whenever I need to leave my house. They definitely aren’t the most durable pants but you’d expect the same out of 100% linen apparel. Creasing is less dramatic compared to typical linen due to the polyester and IME typically there’s only vertical creases that appear as the fabric is worn over time. Something to note, I have bought a black pair and the color isn’t the deepest black when compared to their other pieces and it will fade over time.
The pants themselves are a pretty simple slim straight pant that I think has good versatility for casual and business casual outfits (and even formal outfits if you can find tops in a complementary color).
Power mesh pockets also help aid in the …
TL;DR: Linears are an interesting form for nylistic merino and address the trouser/dress pant (I know these are different things for those pedantic folks out there, but for the sake of description) niche that hasn’t been present in Outlier’s portfolio for quite some time. Individuals who are interested in a higher rise, wider pant will find these very fun to play with. I personally like wearing them more casually though I believe they can be dressed up depending on what pieces you’re looking to put around them.
Edit: I think this is a nice switch up from my beloved nylistic high darts because the wider hem allows for easier wearing of boots. If you love high darts, this is a good piece to pair with.
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Disclaimer
I was asked to review the nylistic linears are being nominated on the Outlier discord. These thoughts are my own and I’ve done my best to give as an impartial of a review as possible.
Introduction
This review is on the …
Hi all,
I got my WTF top today and it’s a shank jacket that I really like. The label says that it’s 100% abaca but I can’t find any Outlier shank jackets made of abaca. Any idea what this might be?
Here are pics of the jacket - https://imgur.com/a/4d1Ty3c
Hey guys, I am looking for a jacket/parka recommendation. I have the ubiquitous Canada Goose Chateau parka that I have worn for 8 years now and am ready for a change. I love the warmth of this jacket, but would love to find something a little more office-casual while still using progressive fabrics like Outlier (which is why I’m posting here). I loved the idea of The Watchman by Mission Workshop but it is no longer sold and I read about issues of insulation leaking out. I also was pretty interested in the Waterfallproof parka by Vollebak but the price is so inflated and the style isn’t quite as office-oriented as I would like. That said, I love the materials/waterproofness and warmth rating! I don’t love the back split of the Veilance Monitor but it seems like a possible option? What are you guys wearing? I’m in the Northeast USA so it often is gray, wet, and coooold. Thanks for the help!!
Experiment 362 - Nylistic Linears
A pant experiment with deceptively clean lines in the rugged elegance of Nylistic Merino Canvas. Forward facing single pleats on each leg give these pants a sharply boxed out look when worn.