[Fashion Tips] "Snow bruises and fire gazing, the start of winter camping"… Shall we dress properly for camping looks?

The Flower of Camping 'Winter'... Choosing Warm Clothing Considering Mobility Is Key
Items Like Balaclavas and Gloves to Block the Cold
Fashion Industry Also 'Camping Look Holic'... Let's Keep Style

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] Winter is known as the season of camping's peak. Not only are there plenty of various foods, but the snowy fields covered in white create a unique atmosphere that many enjoy. For this reason, 'real campers' who are serious about camping consider winter camping the best.

On the other hand, in camping, 'what you wear' is just as important as food and entertainment. Especially unlike spring or autumn, there are more things to prepare for, such as cold-weather measures. When winter camping, it is important to choose clothing that maintains style while being functional and allowing good mobility. Since layering multiple clothes can make movement sluggish, it is better to wear outerwear that is slightly roomy. Because the weather is cold, attention must also be paid to selecting cold-weather clothing. Long padding jackets structurally provide better warmth than short padding jackets, but their length can make movement inconvenient. Therefore, you should choose according to your camping style.

The charm of camping is 'fire gazing (bulmyeong),' but many worry about their clothes getting damaged by flying sparks. Fire gazing is a must, but campers who dislike their clothes getting ruined should choose functional clothing made of durable materials such as aramid fabric for the outer layer. Items that consider environmental changes are also essential. When it snows, sudden tasks like packing down may be necessary, so having waterproof gloves made of materials like Gore-Tex to keep your hands from getting cold is convenient. Boots prepared for heavy snow can also be very useful. When staying outdoors for a long time, skin can easily get damaged, so covering ears and face with popular cold-weather masks like balaclavas makes it comfortable to stay outside even in cold weather.

K2 Korea Group's newly launched outdoor brand 'Nordisk'./Photo by K2 Korea Group

With the recent expansion of the camping market, fashion companies are also continuously launching clothing for campers. Many products consider not only functionality but also style, so you can choose brands according to your taste. Snow Peak Apparel, launched by Sensibility Corporation in 2020, is a licensed brand of Snow Peak, a luxury name in the camping equipment industry, and is very popular among campers. K2 Korea Group also launched the famous Danish outdoor brand 'Nordisk' domestically starting from the 2023 spring/summer season and offers various clothing items. In addition, well-known domestic camping equipment companies such as Dear Deer, Hardgear, and Northpeak are expanding their lineups by introducing clothing products alongside their equipment, making them worth watching.

Many brands also propose camping-themed camping looks. APR's street brand NERDY recently released a 'Winter Camping Look Showcase' for outdoor winter activities. Millibam, a kids' trendy select shop operated by E-Land Global, launched the 'Go Camping' collection for the 22 FW season, and Pointer Works, an urban campnicwear brand from Pastel World, recently introduced transitional-season kids' camping wear.