Transit II
A larger-than-life woman with hiking gear fixes the distance with a stern gaze. The neverending state of crisis since the pandemic has triggered a feeling of insecurity that can be seen in our consumer behaviour. Things that used to seem absurd, such as stockpiling food or having a self-sufficient power supply for your own home, have now become mainstream. Reality shows in which people fight for survival alone in the wilderness with minimal equipment are very popular. It seems tempting to prepare for the chaos that could lie ahead. Reassuring bushcrafting videos, where you can watch time-lapse footage of winterised huts being made from moss, wood and other materials found in the forest, show that it can be done. There is a huge range of luxury equipment, tactical tools to meet the needs of the survivalist in us. Garments that were once only seen on skiers and mountaineers are now becoming fashion icons. Gorpcore (derived from „good old raisins and peanuts“) brings functional outdoor brands and clothing into the urban space.