With the Ponderosa Pants—already funded and continuing to amass interest on Kickstarter—Denver-based retail brand Alpine Parrot affirms its mission to develop gear that encourages fun in the outdoors and helps make it more accessible for underrepresented people. Raquel Vélez, the brand’s CEO (and a former robotics and software engineer), founded Alpine Parrot in 2019 as a direct response to the lack of outdoor apparel options …
Fields Outfitting’s founders met at the University of Buenos Aires a few years before deciding to translate the values of the Argentine bombacha de campo (traditionally worn by gauchos) into durable, contemporary pants. From their collection, the Flat-Front Navy Field Pants marry historic inspiration with inspired accents. Composed of 97% cotton and 3% elastane and produced in small batches in Buenos Aires, these pants offer …
Crafted from 100% cotton, but washed for softness, Japanese outdoor brand Goldwin’s regular chino pants combine a classic silhouette with contemporary and utilitarian touches. Back pockets curve with the wearer’s hips, a gusseted crotch increases mobility and hidden zippered pockets keep your things separated. Despite the name, they’re more functional than traditional chinos. Available in olive green, navy or beige; from size small to XL.
