Gorpcore Clothing

Gorpcore is everyday clothing borrowed from outdoor gear: shells, windbreakers, fleece, cargo pants and technical fabrics worn in the city as much as on a trail. This collection gathers the unisex pieces on AFTERSOIL that carry the idea, from independent labels including ENSHADOWER, SILENSTORM, CATSSTAC and ALVNG AR ANTS, priced from $39 to $379.

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ENSHADOWER Wool Blended Mock Neck Zip-Up L/S TeeENSHADOWER Wool Blended Mock Neck Zip-Up L/S Tee – photo 2 of 16
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ORGANIC EMOTION Water-Repellent LOGO Embroidered Drawstring SweatshirtORGANIC EMOTION Water-Repellent LOGO Embroidered Drawstring Sweatshirt – photo 2 of 42
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ENSHADOWER Contrast Arc Spliced Drawstring VestENSHADOWER Contrast Arc Spliced Drawstring Vest – photo 2 of 14

What gorpcore clothing is

The name comes from "gorp", hiker slang for trail mix. The style takes clothes designed for weather and movement and wears them as ordinary clothing, so the function stays visible: nylon and polyester shells, ripstop, fleece, down fill, waterproof zips, drawcord hems, adjustable cuffs and plenty of pockets.

Fabrics, weather and fit

  • Rain and wind: waterproof and splash-proof windbreakers, Teflon-coated shells and stretch softshells, gathered in gorpcore jackets.
  • Sun: light UV-protective jackets with mesh vents and brimmed hoods, in sun-protection jackets.
  • Cold: down jackets, a down parka and insulated ski pants.
  • Movement: quick-dry, stretch and crinkled pants with pleated or articulated knees, in gorpcore pants.

Most pieces are cut slightly oversized, so a fleece fits under a shell and a shell fits over a hoodie.

How the labels interpret it

ENSHADOWER builds spliced, asymmetric windbreakers and multi-pocket pleated pants. SILENSTORM works mostly in black, with taped zips, mesh panels and tactical pockets. CATSSTAC uses curved panels, softshell and laser-cut ventilation, and ALVNG AR ANTS makes longer, minimal waterproof coats.

From city to trail

Start with one technical layer and keep the rest plain: a shell over a tee with straight-leg quick-dry pants works on a commute and on a park trail. Add a down jacket underneath when it turns cold, or swap the shell for a sun jacket in summer. For the background on the style, read What is gorpcore?; to compare prices with heritage outdoor brands, see Arc'teryx alternatives; and for where it overlaps with techwear, gorpcore vs techwear.

Gorpcore Clothing – FAQ