If you’re anything like me, you have a closet stuffed full of travel clothes – but few that you actually take with you, let alone wear often while you’re not traveling. Why? It’s rare to find clothes that you want to wear at home – and while traveling. 

Enter Bushman Outfitters. 

They are a lifestyle clothing company that originated in Australia, and once you dig into their site, you’ll have a long list of must-haves, trust me. We discovered Bushman Outfitters just in time for some warm winter coats to keep us toasty (and laughing) in Michigan’s snowy weather. Note the teenage side-eye at the end, during the slow-motion. It still makes me laugh.  

And, we unearthed many reasons why Bushman needs to be your travel clothing HQ. Here are 6 of them.

Craftsmanship

Our jackets are extremely well-made. The craftsmanship of Bushman Outfitters clothing is unusual – I can think of only a few brands that create such finely-made clothing. The seams are well-made and the stitches are tight. The linings are beautifully sewn in, the buttonholes are perfect, and there are invisible seams.

Durability

These jackets – and their entire line of clothing and accessories – are remarkably durable. The zippers and snaps are high-quality and easy to use. I can also tell you that the fabric moves with us, while the strong stitching in the seams doesn’t stretch or break. Tested with a snowball fight, of course.

Style

Take it from a lifelong upper-Midwesterner. It’s hard to find fashionable winter coats. Our winter coats from Bushman Outfitters are very stylish – it’s the first time I’ve ever gotten compliments on my jacket! The fit is narrow, as you can tell from our photos – NOT a typical boxy winter coat. Of course, our fashion-conscious daughter won’t go out without it. She’s DONE with puffy jackets. The styles, offered for all seasons and genders, are timeless and beautiful.

Details

I love the details on this coat that make it easy to use. From the zippers and snaps to a removable lining, this coat was designed well. The small details – elastic pulls at the hood and bottom hem (thank you! This wind is cold!), easy to pull tabs, zip-off hood, and side-entrance pockets are genius.

Fabric

Our jackets are made with waterproof fabric, and a warm, soft fleece lining. The fabric is high-quality AND feels good. 

My friend Sally and I in downtown Detroit! Look how warm (and fashionable!) I am!

Environmental Commitment

On each of Bushman Outfitter’s clothes, there is a tag: Respect4Nature. The company has a strong environmental commitment that we can easily stand behind. More info below, in our interview!

We’re impressed. 

We were lucky enough to speak with Bushman Outfitters, to discover their purpose, back story, environmental commitment and Respect4Nature, and more. Here’s what they had to say.

Please tell us about Bushman Outfitters...
Bushman Outfitters is a clothing lifestyle brand inspired by nature and designed for real life.

What was the inspiration for your durable and reliable clothing?
The founding idea behind the Bushman brand dates back to the Czech Republich in 1997 when the founder, then a lone traveler, had spent a particularly long period wandering the world. He realized that not only was there a need for reliable sturdy equipment, but also comfortable and durable clothing.

I love that Bushman items include the tag Respect4Nature. Can you please elaborate on your environmental commitment?
Over the last 18 years we’ve supported a range of humanitarian and environmental projects and expeditions, mainly focused on nature protection, such as Water for Africa with UNICEF. We all take environmental consideration very seriously and always strive to achieve more sustainable ways of reducing the consumption of resources. Our products are easily recyclable which helps to reduce waste and minimize the carbon footprint. 

Your clothing isn't only for safaris, of course - we love our Bushman cold-weather jackets! What goes into your design choices? 
Durability and practicality. What is comfortable to wear, yet functional, as well.

What’s  up next for Bushman?
We are looking to increase brand recognition in the United States and develop long term strategic partnerships with other eco-friendly companies across various industries. 

Is there anything else you'd like to share?
Be on the lookout for our spring collection coming in late February, it will feature a range of new items as well as our some of our classic items redefined. 

Learn more:
https://bushmanshop.com/

Photos courtesy and copyright Wandering Educators and Bushman Outfitters, respectively.