What is Greyman Techwear?

Being an urban ninja is one thing, but the true master of camouflage hides in plain sight. Taking a look at the military term 'grey man' and how it's used as the basis for the greyman aesthetic

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(Many of these links are for END as they seem to have decent selections for these brands, but also check out their official sites or your preferred fashun retailer)

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[servidig]

So my fashion lacking introverted childhood is now a look?

[lhmllr]

In short: Normcore fused with Techwear to not stand out in the crowd.

[spicecrop]

Most people don't understand the grey man concept. You take a base line of your environment and blend into that. If you are at Wall Street, then the grey man is wearing a suit and not sticking out. If you are in the country, then blue jeans and flannel and baseball cap.

You eliminate any identifying markers while dressing like the people around you.

[ramontraser]

This is literally my style hahah I love the function of techwear however I work in an office & excessive straps etc. aren’t appropriate. Greyman fuses functionality with the ability to wear it in the city as well as in the office

[rmail]

Honestly surprised you aren't bringing up Uniqlo and their block tech stuff. It all looks inconspicuous and has some very good tech in them.

Edit: wasn't reading the text, usually just listen to these videos.

[LeanDreMPeters]

We the greyman community appreciate your efforts.

[jiyama]

been helping out my lil bro recently to upgrade his wardrobe. after letting him describe what kind of style hes into, i found out after several searches for outfit styles, this is defo something hes describing we both didnt know that exist. subbed!

[armandblake]

Greyman techwear:
You are in your 30s, you like techwear, you have a disposable income but you are too old to go around looking like a ninja.

[hov]

Just wear all camo because no one can see you

[porobiscuits]

Have you ever liked the video before watching it?

[larsmurdochkalsta]

I get that gray man Techwear is like an aesthetic. However hilariously in some places like the Pacific Northwest actual tech wear more on the Arc'teryx and North Face side of things are more gray man than the gray man aesthetic.

[JustSomeGuy]

I feel like more than "dressing like a banker", greyman techwear is about having all the techwear functionality while fitting into the environment. So, even other street wear essentials like jeans and hoodies can be greyman techwear if they hide some cool features.

It's really about dressing for your own enjoyment and appreciation. "They don't know my hoodie is goretex", etc...

[garydavis]

Also consider reversable hats and jackets so you can change your look on the go (same for face masks that inhibit facial recognition programs as well as covid)

[againstthemodernworld]

You hit some good points. I'd also add- the best greyman gear probably comes from Goodwill/thrift store, Target (esp the C9 brand) and Walmart. You want to be generic and low key as possible- don't look too sharp, and don't look like a bum. People shouldn't be able to tell if you're an executive/cubicle dweller or a janitor...because you could be either one. So wear grey Dickies or 'Dockers" pants with a dark or grey, collared button front 'sport shirt' type shirt. Wear some generic walmart tennis shoes in a dark color and you can blend in just about anywhere. The Wrangler brand is a good choice. And they also have a line of techish outdoor clothes.
I have to say- that Arc-teryx jacket was 1) UGLY AF and 2) Way too 'greyman" and generic. That alone made it stand out.
For a backpack, Jansport in a non tactical color is probably about the safest bet.
With backpacks, it the size, the color and the high quality construction. When you know what to look for, they really start to stand out. I've noticed a Maxpedition pack 200 yards away in a grocery store. Think about what you will carry n the pack before you buy one. Do you have a lot of electronics and chargers and cables etc?? or do you have a ton of small EDC stuff you need quik acess to??
Don't forget too check with some of the camping/outdoor online retailers like Sierra trading or Campmor. You probably want something 25L or under to stay low key. You an also add sheets of plastic- like cheap cutting boards or real estate/campaign signs inside the pack to act as an heap, effective DIY stiffener-almost like an internal frame.
heley hanson has well made rain gear and some of their lines are pretty affordable.

One last thought- when buy your greyman gear from a used clothing store like Goodwill, there's an added bonus of you're picking only from things that other people have preselected- so it's less likely to reflect YOUR tastes and style.

[patrulheao]

awesome vid as always. would love to see you talking about luna core techwear

[johndavidthacker]

Search for "travel" jackets and pants. They often have features like DWR, 4-way stretch, hidden pockets, quick drying times, and anti-microbial features, but look like "normal" clothes. No cargo pockets, dangly bits, ostentatious branding, etc. Or athleisure and outdoor brands. (Western Rise, Bluffworks, Futureworks, Kuhl, Lululemon)

[juhmeastor]

What’s that navy blue jacket at 8:33 ?

[KyrstOak]

8:25 'Under the radar' he says. 😒 I would notice that in a heart beat.

[danielbittencourt]

Well being a grey man is more about adapting to where you are; is about being discrete like if you are on the beach you wear surf shorts and flip flops

[garydavis]

clothes with logos but high quality can be improved with dye markers to reduce the logo impact and if it is very common and small it will not draw attention from others. and trimming straps and useing velcro tapes as keepers will help as well.