If you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. This supports our mission to get more people active and outside.Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Allover all-season Women's Lookout Overalls 2.0 ( ific Northwest rugged look—cabin-core, if you will. Some of what I choose is fashion, an expression of how I feel inside and the life I want to live.
But I also choose my clothes for durability. Because for me, it’s not just about the look. What I wear has to hold up through the colder months and harsh elements.
It has to work on the trails, in the snow, and when I’m brave enough to winter camp. I’ve tried many brands of overalls, and most of them just don’t work for me. I have sensory sensitivities, so certain materials and hardware— buttons, zippers, buckles, clasps–can be a dealbreaker.
And then there’s the practical problem I’ve been trying to solve: finding a pair of overalls that I can actually pee in comfortably when I’m on the trail. I was geeked when I came across Allovers, overalls designed for hikers, bikers, climbers, and pretty much any outdoorsperson. They’re casual enough for everyday wear, but built to withstand brutal days in the backcountry.
I’ve had my first pair for six months now, and I’m still baffled by how something can be this tough and this comfortable at the same time. Here’s how Allover’s all-season overalls and other gear hold up–and whether the brand’s new winter pair deserves a place in your outdoor wardrobe. I’d planned to test my Allovers, specifically the Women’s Lookout Overalls, on a backpacking trip to Stehekin, Washington, a tiny town at the head of Lake Chelan, tucked into the North Cascades and surrounded by rugged peaks rising more than 9,000 feet.
When that trip was cancelled, I had to find another way to put the overalls to the test. So I wore them for months, often on back-to-back days around my property in Eastern Washington–chasing my kids, walking the trails near my home, and letting them get thoroughly rained on. I still haven’t washed them.
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