Gorpcore
A fashion trend that uses technical outdoor clothing as everyday streetwear.
“The shell jacket and trail shoes gave the outfit a gorpcore look.”
Gorpcore emphasizes practical outdoor brands, utility details, and weather-ready materials, even in city settings.
Writer Jason Chen coined gorpcore in 2017, referencing GORP, a hiking snack acronym often expanded as good old raisins and peanuts.
gorp core
The spaced styling.
outdoor-core
A related variation.
technical streetwear
A descriptive alternative.
What clothes count as gorpcore?
Shell jackets, fleeces, hiking shoes, cargo pants, and technical accessories.
Does gorpcore require hiking?
No. It is often worn mainly as urban fashion.