It’s no secret that Patagonia is huge in the outdoor industry. Hikers, climbers, campers, kayakers, skiers, runners, mountaineers and others all use (and love) the brand’s apparel and equipment.
While the gorpcore movement has seen a lot of that gear make it into the world of streetwear and everyday carry, most of that has been unintentional. However, this latest release, Patagonia’s Fieldsmith packs, sees the brand intentionally take some of its best outdoor features and purposefully imbue them into the world of EDC.
Rucksacks a plenty
The Fieldcraft collection includes four bags in total. Three of them are rucksack-inspired backpacks — 24L, 28L and 32L — and the fourth is a smaller, more discreet hip pack (or a crossbody bag if you prefer).
Technically, this isn’t the first time Patagonia has released a Fieldcraft collection. However, previous versions of these bags have all been discontinued. Furthermore, the style has changed a lot.
Whereas the older Fieldcraft bags look similar to those offered by other brands favored by the gorpcore crowd (like Fjallraven), these new ones are more unique and refined.