Usually, when it comes to clothes style takes precedence over function. However, when it comes to outdoor clothing, function is the imperative, and outdoor clothing needs to be highly functional in order to meet the unique challenges of the great outdoors.

When buying clothing for the outdoors, whether its camping or climbing, there are several things you should be looking for, and, depending on your budget the right choice of clothing can really make your outdoor adventure.
 
It's a good idea to know what you will be doing outdoors. Depending on the activity, your outdoor clothing should be appropriate. For example, if you are going walking, it pays to know where you will be walking, i.e. the terrain, as well as the time of year of your expedition.
 
There are all sorts of walking boots, for instance, and therefore it pays to do some research sometime before your expedition. Boots will vary according to activity and terrain, and hill walking boots will be much less heavy duty than a mountaineering boot.