Configurable Outdoor Apparel Kits

Eddie Bauer has launched what is quite simply one of the most intelligently designed apparel kits in the annals of outdoor clothing in the form of 'Super Sevens,' a configurable collection comprising a fleece hoodie, wind jacket and waterproof rain shell, all of which are ultra-light and packable.

Anyone with a modicum of experience in outdoor adventuring and backpack travel knows that there is no substitute for intelligent layering, which is why Eddie Bauer has launched a trident of layers that can be worn by themselves, in pairs or as a tri-layer setup, ensuring that varying weather conditions can be adapted to with consummate ease and without weighing down your pack.

The first layer of the 'Super Sevens' apparel kit is a fleece hoodie that is ethereally soft and breathable, and is designed to allow slivers of breeze to infiltrate, ensuring that you don't overheat during physical activity. Equipped with a capacious kangaroo pocket, this hoodie also features high-stretch chin coverage so you can leave the neck gaiter at home. If the hoodie alone still leaves you a bit chilly however, you can throw on the wind jacket, which banishes the breeze and traps body heat inside, immediately warming you up. A chest pocket offers further storage options, while a cinching elastic waistband allows for a customizable seal.

The wind jacket is also water-repellent, though when the full downpour begins, you're well-advised to throw on the rain shell, which is scandalously lightweight given how waterproof and rugged it is. The rain shell also features Alpine-style pockets that won't interfere with your large backpack — one of numerous design features that speak to the chasm of quality that exists between casual athleisure apparel and outdoor clothing designed by outdoorspeople and travelers.

The intentionality that is literally woven into the products' compatibility with each other means you can also wear them in duos and of course as standalone pieces, which makes for a grand total of seven different combinations, which is where the 'Super Sevens' branding comes from.

What's more, all three pieces are extraordinarily lightweight and can easily be packed into themselves, with the trio of products in all weighing around the same as one puffy jacket but offering infinitely greater comfort and versatility.

The fleece hoodie, wind jacket and rain jacket that make up the 'Super Sevens' collection are available for $74.25, $96.75 and $149.25 respectively, figures that make for an absolute steal given that this is an apparel kit that will keep you comfortable and lightweight on the trail, in the woods and atop the mountain, whilst enabling you to elegantly transition to pub, cafe or airport.