/fa/ - Fashion

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>>8331930
info?

What are some summer friendly techwear brands out there ?

>>8332022
Very interested in this also, don't want to be sweating out this summer

>>8331980The only lead I have on it is it might be Puma, sorry

>>8331913
>duck bills

>>8332137
You can't really dress the same way as winter techwear. Maybe a shell when it's not that hot otherwise you'll burn up. Many of the big techwear brands Veilance, Outlier have some very nice button downs that are semi water repellent I think, which is what I would recommend. Also many of the stores have Blazers which is perfect since they are very light and and pretty breathable. Hope this helped

>>8331927
yo we get that its acronym why'd you have to link to that shitty blog

>>8332385
Was unable to save the vid thing as a gif, had to link

I really like Uniqlo's airism shirts, the only bad thing is the white ones are basically see through

>>8331886
For people who dress up as if they do something

>>8332404
Great shirts, copped a black one last week

>>8332404
Yeah that's why I got the grey one.
Best thing for summer, ever.
Even if you don't need an undershirt, thing's like wearing an AC as a vest.

Combine with linen linen shirt for cooltier summer attire.

>>8332403
>posts in techwear general
>can't even do basic computer shit

>>8332422
Ah sweet, ty bb

>>8331902
oh hell yes

>>8332472
If you want sauce http://www.kitanica.net/mark_iv/

>>8332480
gracias amigo

I don't like the look of the mark V but the I and IV are right up my alley.

moar backpacks please

thinking of getting the urban operator by tactical tailor.

what do you guys think?

Can you have miltechwear without looking like a milsurpfag or a mallninja in training?

>>8332510


Those pieces are few and far between, but they're worth it

>>8332510
No. Confidence is key. Don't worry so much. There are always gonna be people who think you look stupid.

>>8332022
Summer tech is actually very simple: light, tough, wicking fabrics, in form factors that balance skin coverage and airflow. Usually, merino in the city and polyester at the beach, for abrasion resistance and dry times. Somehow, tools to schlep your stuff and whatever other functions you need.

Here's a quick city fit I did up that's very similar to my summer uniform.

>>8332413
Yeah, but no, and really no. There are people actually doing things where clothing can really help, and even for most randoms, there's valid reasons to dress in this style that only the most snobbish could dismiss.

It's complicated; I'll post more on it later.

>>8332510
You need to contextualize the garment in a way that makes it look like what you admire is competence and capability as abstract virtues and not militarism per se.

This is easier with older garments, non-camouflage garments, and garments not common in your area. Also much easier with legit OG gear than with tacticool extravagances marketed to civilians.

>>8332404
Copped a few of those shirts while I was in Japan last August. Fucking hell it gets hot there. Airism trunks are a fucking godsend in that weather

>>8332516
trolling with those sandles

>>8332510
imo, there has to be balance in the fit for it to come off as a refined aesthetic, otherwise its very easy to make yourself look ridiculous.

>>8331913
info

>>8332617
Nike Footscape Woven

Behold! The techiest of tech backpacks!

Almost none of this is techwear.

50% of techwear is made for people who ride their bike constantly around urban environment.

The other half of it is made for tactical gear.

<1% is the nearly useless fashionable bullshit made by Acronym that is extremely overpriced and only looks good on asians.

Your Nike Roshes are not fucking techwear, faggots.

>>8332510
Yes, if you know where to shop.

>>8332486
More backpack for you.

>>8331898
W2C?

>>8332022
Everything is summer friendly. More often than not, it is better to have fabrics covering your body than it is to have exposed skin.

After extended time in the sun, your skin becomes hot, and so do you. By having an external layer that wicks and breathes, you can actually have a cooling sensation on your skin rather than your sweat trying to fight the heat of direct sunlight.

Look into treatments with sun reflecting and UPF tech like Coldblack by Schoeller or basically anything lightweight (~150g) wool. Wool/poly blends are also good because it retains the wicking factor of the wool and allows it to dry quicker when needed.

Pic related - moisture wicking jacket that has a high UPF rating, etc. Also packable!

>>8332973
>My definition of a made-up term is better than your definition!

Who makes nice trousers? I'd love something water resistant as I basically only wear one pair doing anything and it'd be great to have something lighter and more waterproof than jeans.

Hardumodo; available in the United Kingdom. So far I like Mission Workshop's, it's so sexy but Jesus Christ £170.

>>8332415
How are the grey ones? I found the grey Heattech to be a little too silvery for me.

>>8331913
>have a pair of these
>comfy as fuck
>could easily go without laces
> get mad compliments

If you get these make sure you size up 1 full size.

What are some cheap watches that could go with a techwear aesthetic?

>>8331913
>>8332769
>>8333103
does anyone have a link for these.. i cant seem to find them just off of Nike Footscape Woven

>>8333143
UKfaget here http://store.nike.com/gb/en_gb/pd/air-footscape-desert-chukka-shoe/pid-1487690/pgid-1487689?cp=EUNS_KW_PL_UK_Nike_Air_Footscape_Desert_Chukka_Men%27s_Shoe

>>8332987
w2c? Molle compatible?

>>8333126
Skagen all the way brother can't beat titanium
Captcha Army mudtech

>>8333162
TAD

It's probably hundreds and hundreds of dollaroos

>>8333077
Outlier, acronym, black Diamond, patagonia

>>8332498
so nice

>>8332973
there's no single definition of techwear. some people go for the look others for the functionality. stop lording yourself over everyone

>>8332979
TAD has some great gear. Any other similar brands?

>>8332973
>implying anything looks good on Asians
>>>/Jp/
Fuckin' weaboo.

>>8333336
Arc'teryx LEAF

>>8333339
Thanks!

>>8332952
w2c portbale solar panel that is not integrated?

>>8332991
http://www.stussy.com/us/nexusvii-gore-tex-pullover-parka

Basic tech intro: http://dressed-down.com/blog/2013/5/13/intro-to-techwear-part-1-the-bas

Sufu's tech thread: http://supertalk.superfuture.com/index.php/topic/116740-urban-techwear/

>>8333068
>>8333326
>moving target because I don't like what you said.

Techwear has been almost always classically design by "technical fabrics" which consider function prior to form. Kudos to those that can create form with functional fabrics, but half of the shit is all about form and has absolutely no functional advantages.

>>8333336
Depends on what you are looking for from a "similar" perspective?

Mission Workshop comes to mind, but I can help you better if you are more specific.

>>8333418
You mean "moving the goalposts"

And you can't move the goalposts on something that doesn't have a definition.

Very nice thread, guys, thank you!
Haven't seen such a good thread in months. And it ain't even 100 posts yet!

>>8333431
No, moving the goalposts means something completely different. I just made up my own phrase then and called it "moving target."

Anyway, fuck off with your stupid reasoning for advocating the posting of retarded inspo in a techwear thread. I don't even know why we have these threads, nobody manages to post anything good or add anything of value.

>>8333423
Some in terms of aesthetics (clean cut, functional with pocekts etc.) functionality (can be used for hiking etc.) and at the same time it can be used for day to day basis while not looking like I just went camping. That help any?

>>8333461
Bascially outdoor inspired gear/ clothing that will look good on a day to day basis, but can also be used for hiking.

Posted the same in fuccboi general (>>8331715),
but I really just want pants that are:
black,
cropped,
slim,
and techy
to expose my Damir Doma Silent Sneakers.

Any hope such pants actually exist?

>>8333461
Yeah, TAD, Mission Workshop, a lot of Arc'tyrex's stuff would help you accomplish that.

Personally, I mix in the outdoors stuff with urban design stuff to compliment each other and still pull off functional designs.

Really depends on how "tacticool" you're wanting to look like.

>>8333507
Definitively want to avoid mallninja, techninja, tacticool etc. As I said, clean cut and not super obviously tech- Do you have any favorite pieces?

>>8333497
http://www.maharishistore.com/

>>8333360
bump, also what's some other good wearbale tech?

>>8333497
You have a couple of choices.... none of which are cropped, though. You would have to hem them.

Personal choice would be the Outlier Slim Dungs, because I have them, and they are fucking awesome. Basically look like jeans. http://shop.outlier.cc/shop/retail/slim-dungarees.html

Second choice would be Outlier Climbers.http://shop.outlier.cc/shop/retail/the-climbers.html

Third choice would be Proof NY Nomad Pants. http://proofny.com/collections/bottoms/products/nomad-pants

Fourth choice would be something from swrve like the lightweight slim trousers: http://swrve.myshopify.com/products/lightweight-slim-trousers

All 4 of these are made of some sort of durable nylon material with a DWR treatment applied. The Slim Dungs are made of Cordura-grade fabric, which will take a significant beating.

>>8333546
I have the jacket I originally posted (Stealth LT). For rainy days, I pair it up with a pair of the Slim Dungarees and no fucks given while trodging through the rain.

The jacket is impermeable and the pants deflect most water, but will dry within 10 minutes after no longer being exposed to water.

Next cop will be a pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers to finish off the set. Will sno-seal the shit out of them to waterproof them and literally no fucks given - will go stand out in any weather with the fit.

>>8333552
Fucking saved, bro. Thanks.

Some of the stuff seems a bit too urban/baggy for me, but there are some sick pieces here.

Plus, anyone bold enough to throw a 3XDRY treatment on fucking sweatpants is awesome in my book.

>>8332344
What are these all about?

>>8333564
I fucking love you man. Really like the look of the Climbers. But damn,
>you would have to hem them
:(

Also, how to get more educated on such stuff? I doubt you just googled everything till found what is suitable for you, there must be sources.

>>8333552
Love you too, nice cargos there.

>>8333162
I'm not going to even bother to answer this, because if you knew what Molle actually fucking meant, you'd have answered your question by just looking at the damn picture.

>>8333577
Shit, that's almost scary! I have the slim dungaress and Iron rangers, and I'm planning on coppingthe stealth and ranger hoodie.
How do you restore the water reppeling on your dungarees? I can't seem to get it completely going again?

>>8333601
It's taken me half a year to acquire most of the information I have. I have trolled /fa/ for a long time searching for random nitpick suggestions like:

>>8333552

Then googled all of the fancy terms to understand which each fabric and treatment does.

Most of the sellers explain what half the shit does and why they selected the stuff too.

I also troll the fuck out of Styleforum and Superfuture for new ideas.... but unfortunately, I have done exactly that - Googled most of the stuff. I've become pretty good at it.

>>8333617
You're a good guy, thank you very much!

>>8333615
Have you tossed them in the dryer for 10 mins or ironed them on medium heat? Either one of those should re-activate Nanosphere.

There is, however, a possibility it has completely gone away. DWR doesn't last forever. You may have to re-treat them.

>>8333620
>>8333546
Also, I'd have to say, so far, my favorite piece is my Aether Highline.

300g Primaloft ONE, a beautiful microfiber ripstop liner, and a really fucking tough exterior shell.

Kept me warm with just office clothes underneath in -20 degree weather this winter. I also caught myself on a razor-sharp end of a corner and it is barely noticeable on the jacket, but would have definitely torn right through my skin had I bumped it with my arm directly.

>>8333621
Only washed them twice so DWR should still be there. Tried both, but the DWR is still sub-par. userd low/ lo-med heat when ironing them. Should I increase/ decrease the heat perhaps?

>>8333628
Are you a constant lurker of these threads? Just to know, don't want to ask you for your nick on sufu or something like that to deanonymize, I guess, you would not like that too.
Just nice /fa/ still has people like you.

are these techwear

>mfw trying to do techwear in Florida as a poor person
>mfw trying to be /fa/ in anyway in Florida

>>8333628
Thanks man, looks good! Will definitively bookmark

>>8333665
>not waterproof
>no treads for traction
>not even ruining shoes

>>8333450
>I just made up my own phrase

...which is why nobody knows what you're talking about you autistic ninny

>>8333628
Looks really nice but unassuming. Have been interested in aether stuff but haven't had the chance to see it in person

>>8333688

what is a techwear shoe then

>>8333665
this is pretty tech in it's design

>>8333690
I dunno, man. "Moving target" seems pretty fucking self explanatory to me, to anyone who understands English.

>>8333701
I have two of them. They are both top fucking notch quality. In my opinion, Aether is actually better in terms of quality than both Outlier and TAD.

>>8333665
No, but pic related are, even if they don't look as "MNML"
They are waterproof and breathable. http://amphibiox.geox.com/amphibiox2013/en_GB/collection/product/men/mattias

>>8333714

what's MNML

how are you so smart senpai?

>>8333722
Edgy way of saying "minimal," I guess.

Also, just in case anyone thinks I'm bullshitting, I felt like doing this for shits and giggles. I own most of the stuff I've been talking about.

>>8332973
>>8333418

What are you on about? What actually *is* your definition of techwear? What's your conceptual basis for it?

Where do you get the idea that Acronym is "nearly useless?" Have you handled any Acronym, or, fuck, even scrutinized videos and JPEGs? They're at minimum no less useful than anything by an outdoor brand, and sometimes more.

"Overpriced" is so relative as to be meaningless. "Only looks good on asians" is some Elliot Rodger type shit.

And really, the "made for tactical gear" stuff is the cancer on techwear, the real bullshit angle on it, ineffectual men dressing up like reprehensible but efficacious ones to get a quantum of their experience without any cost, risk, or trauma. The ONLY thing you can say against Acronym is the ways it rubs up against a tacticool aesthetic in some ways.

Congrats; you've gotten me to restart a wall of text post trying to figure out an actual definition of techwear that works with all the ways its used.

>>8333015
Outlier now has the Freeshell in their lighter, ~150 gm/2 Ultralight fabric, too.

>>8333628
Were you the guy who started a shitstorm last year on here by saying you were gonna buy one?

>>8333742
The pic is the Freeshell, lol. It even says it on photo description.

It's possible I was the guy who started a shitstorm over the Highline last year. It's been a killer fucking jacket, though.

>>8333553
Bumping. Looking for a portable solar panel to clip on the outside for a backpack.
Also does pic related qualify as techwear?

>>8333708
It means something that's hard to hit

>>8333704
No, they look like half finished shoes

>>8333734
Post a god damn fit with it you butt

>>8333795
Techwear or not, Google Glass is pretty fucking cool.

>>8333795
Please, don't ruin this thread, this is nerdy stuff, we are discussing apparel.

>>8333808
Not really my thing and I don't have a full length mirror at home anyway.

Any backpack similar to this supreme?

>>8333812
>literally wearable technology
>implying that's not techwear
Although it's still pretty niche, wearble tech is becoming a thing.

>>8333837
I am implying that is not a piece of clothing.

>>8333837
You're fucking right it is, man. This one is going to be a day 1 purchase for me.

>>8333149
>THE PRODUCT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
cry

What do you think it'll be, techfriends?

>>8333126
Bump. What kinda watches do you guys wear?

>>8333748
Yeah, description says it's the OG Freeshell - i.e. it's in their "OG Cloth," which is a rebrand of Schoeller Dryskin, nylon-poly-elastene in a IIRC 225 g/m^2 weight. Their "Ultralight" cloth is also Schoeller, but only nylon and elastene and about 150 g/m^2. Summer weight.

>>/fa/thread/S7233904

That was the thread.

>>8333374

Dope

>>8333665

w2c
What color should I get?

>>8333936
Uhhh, some of that is me, some of that is not.

It appears that I started that conversation, but there is another person there who has gone into great detail on some things and I doubt I would ever post that much text in a single post.

>>8333926
Shadow Project FW14/15?
Or maybe something else entirely.

>>8333751
how big has a room to be for this to work?

>>8333933
A G-Shock collab piece right now.
G-Shocks aren't very popular around here, but this one complements my tech/military/streetwear mix very well.

Everyone always posts cutting edge tech in these threads but, what do you guys think about heritage and outdated tech. Stuff like oiled sweaters and waxed cotton.

>>8334160
It's been around for a while, so it's obviously withstand the test of time.

I personally appreciate leather an its ability to be extremely waterproof.

>>8334160
I do love my leather and wool

>>8333704
techwear is mostly about function. So no matter how techy something looks, if it wasnt designed for function, its not techwear.

>>8334177
>>8334249
I forgot to include leather. It's crazy how long leathers been used and all treatments and finishes available.

>>8334160
give us some brands

>>8334160
da fuck is an oiled sweater

>>8332539
>Yeah, but no, and really no. There are people actually doing things where clothing can really help, and even for most randoms, there's valid reasons to dress in this style that only the most snobbish could dismiss.
>It's complicated; I'll post more on it later.
go on

Sorry if this gets spammed I've been getting posting errors.
>>8334393
I should have said oiled wool but, it's a sweater that's usually tightly knit and covered in a oil to deter sea spray.
>>8334381
Barbour is the first brand that comes to mind for waxed jackets.
L.L. Bean does a backpack in waxed cotton that's pretty nice.
Guernsey does oiled sweaters but, the fit looks like shit.
Horween tans some crazy leather.

would you recommend tech pants or raw denim for long lasting pants?

>>8334438
both are ok

>>8332344
w2c

>>8333370
>>8331898
>>8332991
friend of mine has this in black, it's nice as fuck. recommend copping.

Recommendations for a budget friendly Goretex hardshell? Does something around $150 and under exist?

I have a black North Face Venture (HyVent 2.5L), and would like something with similar aesthetics or fishtail if possible.

>>8335343
I doubt decent goretex pieces are available for less than 150.

>>8333673
>>mfw trying to be /fa/ in anyway in Florida
IKTF
South Florida suffering-race

>>8332510
>milsurpfag or a mallninja
Is a milsurpfag essentially what /k/ tries to be and is a mallninja essentially fuccboi wannabe gothninja?
I can't keep up with these internet terms.

>>8335382
i got a nice goretex m65 from nike for $75 on clearance

>>8335407
It is what it is.

>>8335433
:^I

>>8331886
How do the slim dungarees fit VS Outlier Climbers?

>>8332979
Wtc?

>>8335552
read the thread

>>8335552
Triple aught design stealth hoodie

>>8335552
>>8335642
yup, but if you dont need the little TAD logo in the corner, you can buy the condor copy(Tactical summit softshell) for about 1/3rd as much. Pretty sure its also missing the gortex and other fancy fiber-blends, but unless you're on a military mission you prob. dont need them.

>>8331902
>>8332480
Damn thats nice... Way too pricy for something that'll look too 'operator' on most people though. Dont doubt its well made and will prob. outlast me, but i think its too 'aggressive paramilitary'. It you plan on cosplaying as a security guard from mirrors edge though, it could be ideal.

>>8335816 here
I take it back... after looking at the jacket on the website, it looks like its fit would be terrible for the typical /fa/ person.

Looks like you need to be pretty bulky to pull it off, since all the pockets and padding wouldnt scale properly to a narrow frame.(unless they gave their own models the wrong size for the promotional pictures...)

>>8335851
It looks fucking ridiculous

>>8335851
what size is this picture?

>>8335851
LOOKIN' GOOD

>>8335890
616x607...
Does it matter? Most people here are going to be thin, and from the looks of it, you need atleast a 40" core and prob. 45" chest for it to not look ridiculous.

Another great example of the growing avg. size of americans fucking it up for people like us who arnt fat gross fucks. 10 years ago i was a small... Now, thanks to vanity sizing, i'm an XS(even though i'm the same size as when i was 16). I guess this is that thin privilege i am hearing so much about...

>>8333704
>>8333665

But they're only 130g and is composed of 8 parts

that's tech as fuck

>>8336203
What are they?

>>8336213

THEY ARE...

THE INQUISITION

>>8336225

someone get this hot head outta here

>>8334160
i've got a burberry brit waxed cotton mac and it's perfect, if a little rustly

>>8333665

if I take those techshoes™ off will you die?

>>8336479

it would be extremely technological

>>8336729
For You

>>8336729

>>8336857
bump

>>8335812
>Stealth LT
>goretex
Seriously, never post again.

>>8337679
Brand whore who enjoys paying $450 for PMC quality jackets, even though the most extreme thing he does is has unprotected sex with men in the public park restroom.
I guess the cum is easier to wipe off the gorEtex, so its a valuable investment to you.
Others of us arnt getting drenched in biohazard waste though, so i think i'll just pocket the other $325.

>>8338081
akshully, this
fucking amazing how I saw some retard in victoria the other day in acronym cape. He looked like he couldnt run 2km or climb a 2m fence, why not go full cosplay-retarrd-ninja-from-future mode then?

So, aesthetically, techwear is designed to make you look like a hacker/terrorist from a cyberpunk-like movie?

>>8338132
not really

more like a skyscraper climber or sth

what are some good water resistant and sweat resistant pants for winter? Cheap options preferred like sub 120 so outlier is out of the question.

>mfw my thread is still alive

>tech threads just turn into jacket and backpack threads
>mfw everytime

>>8335475
I dont't have the climbers, but the slim dungaress are somewhere between slim and skinny fit for me in the thigh. I have pretty big and muscular legs from cycling though.

>>8338132
>>8338258
It really depends. You can go full techninja, but at the same time you can be water resistant business casual.

>>8338656
Then contribute fuccboi

What's the difference between the TAD ranger/ stealth hoodie and their LT counterparts?

Also dumping some stuff to bump the thread

Literally comes jasmin scented from the store

For water use

And the land counterpart

anyone have any experience wearing tyvek?

pic related can be found at http://ueg-store.com/

Minimalist backpack

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/842978788/ember-equipment-modular-urban-pack

http://www.nomanwalksalone.com/index.php/beige-monkton-handmade-raincoat-loro-piana-fabric-2637.html

>>8338745
Eh, i have a tyvek wallet but that's it.
My wallet has managed 6 months of abuse so far so it should be durable enough for a shirt.

http://images.arcteryx.com/S14/450x500/Field-LT-Jacket-Black.png

is techwear possibru for a poor uni student?

>>8338794
Not really. You could probably save up for one piece here and there, but you need a real job for a full wardrobe

>>8338798
figured. i have my own minimal style that i think i pull off, but nothing actually "techwear"

man, some of these pieces are beautiful. some day

>>8332516
>those shorts
>those sandals
>the whole colour scheme

Dude that will look like the quintessential dad getup.

>>8338806
You could also buy used. There's probably a good market over on sufu. Also wait for sales etc. and it'll come together slowly

>>8338806
god damn just shut up

only the dead can know peace from this autism

>>8338823
lol?

>>8338823
>>8338831
Plz leave

the poor uni student here. thx guys. bed now. finals, etc. arch school better pay off (lol not )

>>8338823
someone get this hot head outta here

Do northface jackets count as /tech/?

>>8338859
hmmm not quite. it may be warm or water repellent, but i think there's a visual distinction between outdoors-friendly technical clothing and 'techwear'

>>8338859
No I would not consider them techwear.

>>8338859
ye they are akshullllllly

>>8338871
>>8338918
>>8338922
uh
How much does it give off that vibe then? I don't have alot of money to spend, but I think this is the /fa/ that appeals to me.

>>8333836
Here is a fit just for you

>>8338925
depends on where you are

like, here in canada it's office plankton and middle-class wannabe-hikers or whatever clothes.

still can be good.

>>8331886
>>8332486
>>8332987
>>8333755
>>8333836

Anyone know of a minimalistic backpack in this type of style that's fairly small that I can get in Australia? I only need it for carying a 12" Thinkpad Tablet

>>8338950
Cool, thanks
I might work here, new zealand, very rainy at this time as its winter here

>>8338871
Depends on what you define as techwear. If it's solely that the clothing has some kind of functionality or purpose, then those NF or any hiking gear is tech. However many people also the add the criteria that the clothing is fa

>>8338953
>12" Thinkpad Tablet
might as well get something like this

>>8338953
>>8338972
or
http://www.lexdray.com/products/trjr-case-black

>>8338806
nice red belly black snake
I get them turning up all the time where I live
>Australia

>>8339000
So is it poisonous?

>>8339000
it's a green snake shopped

>>8339017
Pretty sure it's in the top 5.

>>8339017
they're venomous, not poisonous.

>>8333162
It's been out of stock for fuckin' ever

Shirt is SISP in pic

>>8333734
Nice fits holy shit

Are there any backpacks similar to the OP pic that aren't a ridiculous size? I can't even find a single one between 25cm and 45cm tall, they're all either fuckhuge or fucksmall

>>8339272
How many litres are you thinking friend?

>>8339408

Maybe 10-20? I need it to carry a 30x25cm laptop

>>8339445
http://www.mysteryranch.com/military/assault-patrol-packs/spartan-pack

>>8338753
i'm not feeling it.
it sticks out way too much.

>>8339633
litterally or figuratively?

>>8339272
Smaller version of the one OP posted (21L vs. 31L)

>>8339272
>>8339792
55cm tall btw

MORE PONCHOS

>>8339633
Looks like a suitcase and a dry pack fucked

maximum tech

>>8333497
Lululemon ABC pant. I know it sounds gay and a little expensive, but trust me. These things are felxible, comfortable and shows off your kicks nicely.

>>8339950
>Stealth
>Half body still visible

how would you search for techwear on a chinese website
techwear yields no results

>>8331886
I got one of these packs off amazon

way too many fycking straps

>>8341292
Amazon don't sell them

>>8341271
Maybe because techwear isn't a real word

requesting that pic of the roshe nm with those funky laces

>>8341316
so what would i search for then
technical clothing also gives nothing

>>8341324
What site are you searching on?

>>8341326
http://www.tmall.com/?spm=a220m.1000858.a2226n0.1.ETTyxN

>>8341400
Search for the name of whatever the item you're buying is. Weak generic searches are hardly going to be productive.

>>8341400
http://huwai.tmall.com/?spm=3.7095809.2000a011.3.QNG8zq

here is their outdoor-wear page

>>8341416
>http://huwai.tmall.com/?spm=3.7095809.2000a011.3.QNG8zq
I will remember that, thank you.
>>8341421
Thanks a bunch

>>8331917

ID shoes?

>>8336083
Time to bulk up, /fa/ggot.

>>8336083
literally what the fuck are you talking about you fucking whiny bitch

>>8341271
>search for techwear on chinese website
>being this autistic

>>8338806
>you will never be as /fa/ as a red-belly black snake

>>8342185
>Posting on /fa/ and being this ignorant to sizing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanity_sizing

Dont worry bitch-tits, as long as walmart tells you you're only a large, you dont have a weight problem... even if your waist is 52", and you wouldnt be able to fit in 3XL sold in a non-insane country.

>>8341807
Nah, id rather just wear properly fitted jackets. Trying to sell something with that shitty a fit for $450 shouldnt be encouraged.

>>8343214
Shells are supposed to be loose. They're made for layers under them. They're not sized for skinny people wearing them with t-shirts and there's no reason to expect them to be.

Just copped some Outlier Slim Dungarees. Do they live up to the hype?

>>8338745

This dude looks like someone Jason Bourne would have to fight to get information.

>>8343918
Shouldn't we be asking you that

>>8343990
Hah

>>8343491
...
Just so everyone's on the same page, we're all talking about this jacket, >>8335851.

This is what 3 guys of /fa/ are saying looks fine, and i'm just a faggot for not being fat enough, or wearing enough sweaters under.
This is the current state of /fa/...God help us all.

I think i'll continue to wear my XS TAD ranger jacket, with my XS AA hoodie underneath. Apparently i'm some biological anomaly who does NOT need 6" of extra circumference to insulate my softshell. Or more likely, /fa/ is full of fat fucks who really are fooled by the vanity sizing mentioned earlier.

>>8344568
>>8333837
The thing with wearable tech isn't that it's niche, or that it's not available, it's that most of the thinking going into it is straight garbage that has more to do with aping old sci-fi fantasies and turning people into revenue sources than with the way people actually live.

Google Glass is probably the most obvious example - sure, it's cool, and there's tons of situations where a HUD with a camera and network connection are useful - to generalize, in rapidly changing situations requiring constant, immediate reactions to a large set of complex variables. Time-critical. Mission-critical. Piloting. Combat.

Daily life, unlike movies or video games, is not like that for most people. More essential than staying constantly apprised of everything going on is *not* - instead holding steady, active and reflective focus on a single problem with a deadline measured, maybe, in hours, if not more. Or, you know, just relaxing and being human.

The basic Glass approach works directly against that - they want to push information on you for you to interact with as rapidly as possible, because they make money when you do. Do you really want ads and Yelp reviews fed to you as you walk down the street? Or to see every message from every rando who you've given your number to pop up as soon as they send it?

Like, c.f. everything anyone's written since 2007 about disconnection being the new luxury. Or everything anyone's written since ever about presence and mindfulness.

Smart watches are less pernicious, because they're less developed, but they suffer from the same conceptual problem. A good workaround with superior ergonomics I'd like to see? Something adapted from watch zips, pic related. Instead of opening onto a watch, it opens onto a compartment where a full smartphone is secured, and you can access everything when and only when you need to. You could do it inelegantly now with a strapon case.

>>8346081
>>8335812
Come on, it's obvious you don't understand anything and you're the same guy always pouting in these threads. The problem with TAD stuff is that it looks like PMC gear, not that it performs adequately for them and is slightly expensive.

Like the other guy pointed out, the TAD jacket in question isn't Gore-Tex and I don't think TAD even does hardshells.

Bodies are bodies and performance is performance. In terms of personal climate, the factors are the same whether you're biking or shooting your way through a city.

As far as "needing:" people have biked through cities in jeans and fought wars in terrible cotton poplin BDUs. This is all about doing your life better with the help of clothes.

The ideas around cosplay, militarism, etc. are worth addressing, have been by people smarter than you are I although not to death, but whining about cost is completely unproductive, as it usually is. Acting like everyone leads your lifestyle is also completely unproductive, as it always is.

>>8338843
Ignore the people telling you it's not possible to be tech on a budget. Some flavors and the famous statement pieces might not be, but it's all in how useful the garments are to you and how you style them to show or conceal it.

>>8338871
Like this, the distinction is in the totality of design, styling, and context. Hard and fast rules about whether something is or isn't "techwear" miss the point,

>>8334420

which I will get to, but I've got other stuff I need to write. Just dropping in for this because this thread was getting too ridiculous.

>>8344568
Oh, and this guy is def far more in the right. Shells do go over, but Kitanica is just thoroughly ridiculous. I can almost respect their commitment to loading the fuck out of their jackets, but it's just another part of adding bizarre Tacticool details like the buckles across the chest. Aesthetically, they're to LEAF or TAD like YesStyle is to Rick.

>>8343918
I live in mine, so more or less. I'm a bit dissapointed with the water repellent effect though, I find it dissapears a bit quickly

>>8344037
I didn't receive them yet. Just paid on ebay

>>8338745

looks like karl urban or the dude from parks and rec

Maharishi's end of season sale is going on right now

Where does one find cheap Tech Wear?

and are there any sales going on atm?

Where do you guys think techwear is headed in the coming years?

>>8346203
you have to wash it a certain way. look for instructions

>>8341780
Nike free run 2 from a couple of years ago

>>8347156

>Disregard my statement, if you only care about the fashion end of the product

If you go cheap, then don't expect it to perform well or hold up for any extended period of time.

>>8333665
>>8336203


w2c

>mfw people are ignoring this

>>8347788

fuck off trust fund kiddie

>>8347690
I wash it cold on a delicate cycle, hang dry them and iron them on a low/ medium-low synthetic setting afterwards. Not sure what I'm doing wrong here. Also tried sticking them in the drier for ten minutes which had worse results

>>8347788
Not necessarily true. Aesthetics might be harder, but there is plenty cheap and good outdoor/ technical clothing

new opening ceremony x tevas are cool as shit

What are some tech pants
Jeans don't work, right?

>>8331886
what bagpack is that?

>>8348517
Levi Commuter

>>8348787
TAD FAST

>>8348787
Read the fucking thread
>>8348517
Outlier has a bunch as well, and moving up in price you find Arc'teryx and ACNRM as well

>>8348517
The pants from MHI are pretty nice

>>8332516
have bright red/blue/green/orange/yellow t shirt (graphics preferably)
dark shorts are nice
ankle socks with light sneaks

>>8340735
no IR emmited from face, so if drones in area because bird eye view you are effectively stealthed.

pliz think before posting

>missed online release because of work
>lost wallet last night so couldn't cop in-store today

kill me

>>8333755
w2c this bag?

>>8350983
Unless it's looking at you from any other angle except directly overhead whilst you're standing still

>>8350971
that... looks bad

Have any /tech/ies tried making their own techwear before? I'm thinking of making something and just wondering how feasible it is to make techwear (waterproof) fashion. Is it possible?

Heavily considering copping these... One question, how high waisted are they? I like my pants around my hips, nice and high, none of this ass crack shit. Have been rocking blackhawk hpfu slicks but they're wearing out and the mesh pockets suck. They did sit well though.

is it acceptable to include reflective tights in a techwear fit?

>>8352145
have in black definitely cop
they'll suit you just fine waist-wise but they're stupidly long
>as the name suggests

>>8352691
Are you suggesting I get the 2032s? I was going for the '72's thinking they'd sit higher on my waist.

>>8348138
people say putting it in the dryer for 5 minutes on very low heat will restore the water repellence. I think the outlier website also says that

>>8353504
Y'all should really hand wash nice shit, if not dry clean. A little warm water, a little gentle soap where needed, then hang up to dry. With $$$ tech shit, look after it.

>>8352579
with shorts or something over
tights by themselves are unacceptable

>>8346094
poet!

>>8347156
the clymb has levi commuters on sale. let me know if you're going to create an account and I'l give you my referral code. If you don't want to bother I can just check to see if they have your size from my account. also, I don't know whats up now, but steap and cheap has good deals on hard shells most of the time. higher end arcteryx stuff and less pricy brands like RAB. check it out

>>8333497

Just picked up some of these Nike Track Tights (really more like somewhere between pants and tights) on sale, $42.99 on Zappos

>>8354169
How much are the Commuters on there?
Not the guy you replied to, btw

>>8354306
$52

>>8353504
>>8353901
There is specific non-scented detergents for outerwear with water repellant properties. Check out the Atsko range. I machine washed (cold) my goretex Visvim nomad with it and then put it in the dryer for ~15mins on standard heat and the jacket was basically brand new again.

>>8354175
>that fucking white stripe

God dammit nike

>>8352145
this looks beautiful..

do you think I should get it instead of Levis commuter one? is it worth the price?

>>8352691
I wear 30 in APC ps snugly . what size should I get?

is it worth the price?