CAYL: The Korean Outerwear Brand Giving Its Competitors a Run for Their Money

With gorpcore seemingly here to stay, the spaces that were once occupied solely by industry heavyweights such as The North Face & Arc'teryx have grown. Now, there are ample opportunities for some of the smaller and lesser-known brands to get their share of the spotlight, and one of which is gaining momentum is CAYL.

CAYL, by no means, is a new brand. This emerging lifestyle/outerwear label was started back in 2011 with South Korean origins firmly in its roots. Inspired by an affinity for the mountain ranges of the country, CAYL sought to create gear fit for climbing, trail running and hiking cultures, blending each discipline together through stylish garments and more.

Each garment in CAYL's arsenal has been designed with functionality at its core to suit environments from the city streets to the mountain tops. Included, you'll note a range of lightweight shell jackets, breathable hiking pants, fitted hoodies and T-Shirts, all alongside a vast array of accessories such as backpacks, side bags, hats and more. Currently, one of the few places you can purchase CAYL in the UK is END. Clothing, so be sure to take a look at a few of our picks below or have a look for yourself here.