Outside’s Guide to Flannel, the Superior Fabric
Here at Outside, fall means only one thing: it’s flannel season. We’ve changed our sheets and pulled out our shirts, shackets, and more. Here you’ll find all of our best stories about the woven fabric we all know and love—including our top product picks. #OutsideFlannelWeek
ESSAYS
Odes, rants, and love letters
Our flannel roots run deep
It’s a material, not a pattern, damnit
How can it be a wardrobe staple when nobody knows what it is?
All hail the flannel
What's better than being wrapped in a nest of flannel?
The journey of a fabric enjoyed by everyone from Welsh shepherds to grunge Seattleites
GEAR
Our favorite flannel clothing and apparel
Yes, this flannel is expensive. But judging by its effect on our writers, it’s worth every penny.
Give well-loved clothes new life with this DIY sewing repair
These shirts do it all—dinner, drinks, and (yes) lumberjacking
An enduring classic gets boosted
Can one shirt have it all—technical chops and good looks?
As cooler temps approach, wrap yourself in one of these cozy button-ups
Every guy needs at least one durable flannel shirt for layering as the mercury starts to dip. Here are our favorite flannel tops for fall and winter.
Technical outdoor capability with more than a dash of style