Carabiners at the ready — it’s time to talk about gorpcore. Whether you’ve heard the word thrown around a million times by your friends who love to hike or if you’ve never heard the term until now, gorpcore is an aesthetic to know. But what is gorpcore? And is “gorp” even a real word?

It is now, thanks to the loyal fans of the outdoorsy style. Gorpcore focuses on utilitarian (a.k.a. useful, rather than attractive) clothing that was designed to help you hike steep terrain, keep the rain and chill out when camping, and carry around all of the necessary supplies for your nature-based activity…for fashion. Think super practical sneakers, Nalgene water bottles, windbreakers, and fleece pullovers.

Confusing, we know. But while it may seem like these new aesthetics are a dime a dozen, it can be helpful to get familiar with new terms that the Internet is coining to describe different types of styles. Understanding the dozens of “—core” aesthetics will help you articulate specific styles you can Google for pre-shopping inspiration, which leads to better purchases and a closet that you’ll actually enjoy. So if the camping-chic windbreakers, puffer coats, cargo pants, and waterproof shoes of gorpcore are speaking to your heart, you’ll want to read this guide explaining the answers to all of your questions — from “what is gorpcore,” to how to shop it right now.

Where did the name gorpcore come from, and what does “gorp” stand for?

Gorp is an acronym. It’s…