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Nike is a brand that doesn’t do things in half measures. The immense success of its products have afforded the sportswear giant an enormous research and development budget that enables it to churn out some of the most advanced and high-performance garments and footwear on the market — whether it’s basketball shoes, the company’s SB skate shoe sub-brand, or its outdoor and adventure-focused All Conditions Gear range. And with the sweltering heat of summer now in our rearview and the crisp air of fall on the horizon, now seemed the perfect time to count down a few of our favorite new pieces from Nike’s ACG lineup.
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Nike ACG Lowcate Men’s Shoes
The Nike ACG Lowcate is a hybrid city-outdoor shoe that’s just as conducive to use out on the street as it is in the backcountry or on the trails. Built atop a grippy rubber outsole, the shoe features a Trail frame underfoot design, a mixed material upper construction, midfoot webbing, and tongue pull tabs that double as clip-in points. Not only does the ACG Lowcate lend itself to urban and outdoor use, but its style also balances urban and outdoor aesthetics, with this ACG shoe sporting an off-grid design with some heavy influence from Nike’s Air Jordan sneaker lineup.
Nike ACG Aysén Rolltop Fanny Pack
The Nike ACG Aysén isn’t your average fanny pack. Tough as nails, the hip bag is designed to handle just about anything nature can throw at it. Offering a collective 3 liters of storage space, this outdoor-focused carry solution features a shell cut from ultra-rugged X-Pac sailcloth and a waterproof roll top with a magnetic closure. Secured via an aluminum G-hook buckle, the roll top is also reinforced using insanely-hardwearing yet ridiculously lightweight Dyneema fibers. In addition to its magnet-equipped, G-hook-secured, Dyneema-reinforced roll-top design, the ACG Aysén also features a ventilation-bolstering padded mesh back panel and a quick-access zipper-secured back pocket. And, like the ACG Lowcate, this hip bag lends itself to just well to use in the city as it does to use at camp or out on the trails.
Nike ACG Storm-FIT “Cascade Rains” Men’s Full-Zip Jacket
Sporting a sleek and modern look, the Nike ACG Storm-FIT “Cascade Rains” Men’s Full-Zip Jacket is an extremely lightweight and highly-packable, wind and waterproof technical jacket that’s designed to be worn over a base or mid-later. Seam-sealed using body data-mapping, the jacket boasts water-resistant zippers, an adjustable hem with bungee cord and cord-locks, and Nike Storm-FIT technology. Sold with an included ACG Tri-biner, the thing also delivers a completely unrestricted range of motion, making it perfect for use on the trails — while still being more than stylish enough to wear in the city.
Nike ACG “Snowgrass” Men’s Cargo Shorts
Easily some of the best hiking shorts currently on the market, Nike’s ACG “Snowgrass” Men’s Cargo Shorts are cut from a breathable mid-weight nylon fabric that’s fortified via a water-repellent finish and completely derived from recycled contents. Decorated with an embroidered ACG logo patch, the main shell construction features a pair of zippered hand pockets that come supplemented via back pockets and open-hole mesh cargo pockets on either side. Sporting a roomy and relaxed fit that also affords an unobstructed range of motion and mobility, these shorts come loaded with an adjustable webbing-style belt and belt loops with an included attached carabiner.
Nike ACG Dri-FIT UV “Devastation Trail” Men’s Top
Another fashion-forward item lending itself just as well to outdoor use as it does to being worn in the city, the Nike ACG Dri-FIT UV “Devastation Trail” Men’s Top is a technical interpretation of a shirt jacket with just a bit of influence from hunting-style field jackets. Made using 100% recycled polyester fibers, this technical overshirt sports a stretch-woven fabric with moisture-wicking properties and UVA and UVB sun protection. The shell also boasts a shaped hem, mesh placed across the back to improve breathability, and foldable sleeves that can be secured via attached bicep buttons. On top of an included ACG triangle carabiner, the thing has also been bestowed with five front square chest pockets of varying sizes — all of which come fitted with pull tabs for easy access.
Bonus Pick: Nike Therma-FIT Fly Unstructured ACG Cap
Offered in multiple color options, Nike’s Therma-FIT Fly Unstructured ACG Cap is a unique hat that puts an outdoor-focused twist on traditional five-panel cap designs. Benefitting from the use of Nike’s thermo-regulating Therma-FIT technology, the cap boasts a brushed fleece construction paired with a nylon trim. Rounding out the cap are a front panel with a water-repellent finish, an adjustable webbed back strap with a plastic release buckle, and a center-front water-repellent ACG logo patch.
