Published October 24, 2026 03:30AM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
I love a Pacific Northwest rugged look\u2014cabin-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\u2019s 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\u2019m brave enough to winter camp.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve tried many brands of overalls, and most of them just don\u2019t work for me. I have sensory sensitivities, so certain materials and hardware\u2014 buttons, zippers, buckles, clasps\u2013can be a dealbreaker. And then there\u2019s the practical problem I\u2019ve been trying to solve: finding a pair of overalls that I can actually pee in comfortably when I\u2019m on the trail.<\/p>\n
I was geeked when I came across Allovers<\/a>, overalls designed for hikers, bikers, climbers, and pretty much any outdoorsperson. They\u2019re casual enough for everyday wear, but built to withstand brutal days in the backcountry. I\u2019ve had my first pair for six months now, and I\u2019m still baffled by how something can be this tough and this comfortable at the same time.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how Allover\u2019s all-season overalls and other gear hold up\u2013and whether the brand\u2019s new winter pair deserves a place in your outdoor wardrobe.<\/p>\n I\u2019d planned to test my Allovers, specifically the Women\u2019s Lookout Overalls<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n So I wore them for months, often on back-to-back days around my property in Eastern Washington\u2013chasing my kids, walking the trails near my home, and letting them get thoroughly rained on. I still haven\u2019t washed them. And somehow, there isn\u2019t a single stain, tear, or hint of smell on them.<\/p>\n The overalls are 94 percent recycled polyester and 6 percent spandex. What they feel like: smooth, soft, stretchy, and moisture-resistant. They are Bluesign\u24c7 approved, meaning the overalls have been designed to reduce the environmental and health impacts of textile production.<\/p>\n The buckles are one of the reasons I\u2019m obsessed with Allovers. They aren\u2019t cold metal. They don\u2019t unhook or unsnap. They\u2019re nonrelease, with thick, comfortable, adjustable straps that don\u2019t cut into your shoulders at all.<\/p>\n Allovers have seven pockets total, the most fun being the hidden pocket in the interior chest (where I put my Beats). And the zippers are hidden within a thick, soft strip of fabric. This has been a sensitivity of mine in the past. I usually feel the zipper through the material, and there\u2019s a stiffness to the material that surrounds it. Not with Allovers. I can\u2019t feel any of the hardware on them.<\/p>\n Allovers have a side zipper in just the right spot (about mid-thigh for me) for when you have to use the bathroom outdoors. Other overall brands market such zippers, but I\u2019ve found there usually isn\u2019t enough give and clearance to pee comfortably and cleanly. With the stretchiness of the straps and material, Allovers are so easy to zip down and pull around when nature calls. They can stay on and so can your pack. I have to admit, I use them this way even when I wear them around town. Note: I buy a size up for this reason, to have space for layers and extra flexibility.<\/p>\n The Women\u2019s Lookout Overalls, also known as the OG Overalls, are lightweight and work in all four season. They come in four colors: grey, brown, blue, and green, and run from sizes XS to 2X. Mine are a large because I like wearing my pants a bit baggy. I dig a more relaxed, loose fit.<\/p>\n After two years of winning over the outdoor community with its Lookout Overalls, Allover announced a winter pair earlier this year. Just like the all-weather pair, Fooses<\/a> are built for everyday winter life, like a walk in the park with your dog, but are durable for long winter hikes, snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing, hut trips, you name it.<\/p>\n I was sent a large pair of Fooses, and though I haven\u2019t winter-tested them yet, I have worn them outside in the middle of the night when the temp was down in the 30s, and been just fine. I slipped off into dreamland under the stars because it felt like I was wearing a comfy sleeping bag. The material is windproof and waterproof, with the same soft interior and incredible amount of stretch. I look forward to wearing them skiing because I know they won\u2019t feel stiff and bulky like other gear. The fit is relaxed and easy, with a wide leg that falls over the ankle for added coverage from cold air and snow. The Fooses feature eight functional pockets including two secure zippered pockets for phone and valuables inside.<\/p>\n But something to note: the Fooses run bigger than the Women\u2019s Lookout pair, likely to fit in layers and other gear. If you aren\u2019t an outdoorsy person, and just looking for mountain wear, I\u2019d go a size down from where you\u2019re comfortable for the winterized pair.<\/p>\n Since I\u2019m so Allover obsessed, I had to also snag a pair of their Daily Driver Pants<\/a>. They\u2019re the most comfortable pants I own (and that\u2019s saying something). They\u2019re high rise with plenty of stretch around the hips, with full-length, wide-legs that snap at the bottom if you want to create a cuffs. They run large, so size down from the size you\u2019re comfortable in. I got a medium, since my overalls are a large. Note: If you\u2019re 5\u20198 or taller, select the long inseam. If you\u2019re shorter than 5\u20198, select the regular inseam.<\/p>\nAllover Apparel Made Me Fall In Love With Overalls Again<\/h2>\n
Women\u2019s Lookout Overalls 2.0<\/h3>\n
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The Materials<\/h3>\n
The Buckles<\/h3>\n
The Zippers<\/h3>\n
A Way to Pee\u2014Comfortably<\/h3>\n
Fooses Winter Overalls<\/h3>\n
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The Daily Driver Pant and the Rope Brim Camp Hat<\/h3>\n
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