Let’s be honest: no one needs a down poncho. It’s not an essential camping item like a tent or a toothbrush. But once you move past necessity and into nicety, there is no greater luxury item than the ...

Gone are the days when wearing sweatpants outside the comfort of your home was a sign of defeat, as Karl Lagerfeld used to say. He'd dread the state of fashion today, when sportswear has become not ...

This article contains affiliate links to products selected by our editors. Mental Floss may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. For some outdoor enthusiasts, trekking into the ...

I'm that friend who is always wearing an extra layer. I've never met a sweater, sweatshirt, or barn coat I didn't like. So when I go camping, you'd better bet I'm bringing the puffiest vest, the ...

Sportswear brand Nike has designed the Metamorph Poncho, a lightweight multi-layered raincoat that can be reconfigured as a tent for camping. Designed by Nike, the two-tone grey garment is constructed ...