And why does it look like blackbloc-mixed-with-courier-core for software developers who don't even ride a bike or do anything cool? Like my dudes, just put on the Patagonia puffer like the good PMC Karen you are.
Is it just the opposite version of people who got really into football jerseys or carhart jackets but for people who used to buy Supreme shit?
Is this why hardshells are so fucking expensive now?
Hit up some DIY forums. There's some overlap between people who make their own through-hiking and ultra-long distance bike touring gear and Techwear designers since they work with a lot of the same high end technial fabrics. There's a lot of specialized techniques for working with technical fabrics so you can get waterproof seams and stuff.
Deffo should once I get closer to the "buying things" stage of planning.