“Wearing ”GAR”: A Fan & Hike | feature

“Wearing a ”GAR" and hiking with a fan.

THE NORTH FACE’s “General Athletic Recreation” is an athletic lifestyle collection that incorporates trail running functionality. It’s perfect for wearing around town, of course, but it’s also suitable for light hiking. With that in mind, let’s take a look at a day in the life of participants selected from our readers who actually wore “GAR” and had a blast playing in the mountains of Hakone.

Photo_Kyohei Hattori

Edit_Amane Yasuda

There's nothing better than a drink after coming down from the mountain.

"Cheers! Thanks for all your hard work!"

After coming down the mountain, stop by the café at “Hakone Nature Base,” your hub for activities in Hakone, for a drink. A beer after a workout is truly special. Here, you can enjoy coffee brewed from organic beans or craft beer from the local brewery, “GORA BREWERY.”

After taking a short break, I stopped by The North Face store next to the café. The store carries a wide range of items for camping, trekking, hiking, and everyday use.

"There are plenty of items you can wear both in the mountains and in the city, but I think 'GAR's' pieces are something new, with their neutral colors and vintage-inspired designs. In fact, after wearing them for a whole day, I found them incredibly comfortable to move in, and I expect I'll be reaching for them a lot in the coming season," one customer remarked.

The North Face’s “General Athletic Recreation” collection is designed to accompany you in all your outdoor adventures. Inspired by the functionality of trail running gear, it’s particularly well-suited for mountain activities. This day provided a wonderful opportunity to experience the collection’s appeal firsthand while enjoying some light-hearted fun.