Natural Performance Gear for Rewilding Adventures
Have you ever woken up to a cold, rainy morning and just wanted to crawl back into bed?
When I discovered the power of wool hiking clothes and waxed cotton jackets, my perspective on “bad” weather changed completely.
Damp, windy, bone-chilling days are no longer something to avoid—they’re a call to rise to the challenge. I’ve become obsessed with testing natural performance gear to see what it can do, pushing it to the edge. Part of that drive comes from principle: venturing into nature should be on its own terms, not filtered through synthetic technology.
Even more inspiring is the vitality I feel from breathable, natural fabrics that work with the body’s biology, creating a more balanced and alive experience in the outdoors.
Rewilding Adventures Start with Bad Weather
Pushing the body up against the elements is at the heart of rewilding adventure. Bad weather is the ultimate test of our primal nature and skills. Anyone can hike when the sun is shining. True independence comes when you know you can take on anything Mother Nature throws at you.
It’s also the only way to truly know nature in all its forms. Forest, desert, prairie, or river—thriving in every environment builds a deep connection. With proper planning, gear, and mindset—outlined in The Rewilder’s Guide to Outdoor Adventure—every journey can be safe, fulfilling, and transformative.
The Advantages of Natural Fiber Clothing
Why wool and waxed cotton work better than synthetics:
- Wool: insulates, wicks moisture, and dries from body heat.
- Waxed cotton: sheds rain while allowing perspiration to escape.
- Layering systems: adapt to extremes in weather and activity levels.
- Grounding: natural fibers support the body’s electrical connection to the elements, optimal sleep cycles and deep restoration.
Extra benefits of Lucky Sheep gear:
- No swishing sounds
- No slick or slippery feel
- No clammy chill
- No off-gassing of toxic chemicals
- No overheating, then over-chilling when wet
- Feeling the ground beneath your feet with minimalist shoes
- Ethical choices that respect people and the environment
- Connection to ancestral heritage in a modern world
How to Maintain Your Lucky Sheep Waxed Cotton Jacket
Imagine facing winter without needing a plastic rain jacket. Your Lucky Sheep Canvas Jacket becomes your constant companion—warm but never sweaty, dry but never clammy. It’s your protective shell against wind and rain, rugged enough to handle rough surfaces and brambles.
Our gusseted, movement-friendly design ensures freedom of motion. The natural texture and drape gives you a rugged outdoor image that fits in with the modern image but gives you a touch of classic.
Step-by-Step: Waxing Your Jacket
- Each jacket comes with a bar of pure beeswax (extra bars available).
- The jacket arrives with a base layer of wax, giving it some water resistance, but not complete waterproofing.
- Rub the beeswax bar evenly across the surface of your jacket.
- Use a blow dryer for a few minutes to melt the wax into the fibers.
- Test your jacket in the rain—if you want it more water-tight, reapply another coat.
Re-waxing strengthens water resistance, deepens fabric character, and connects you to the craft of natural gear maintenance.
Step Back Into Nature with Lucky Sheep Gear
There’s power in materials that come straight from the earth—wool, beeswax, and canvas working with your body, not against it. Every re-waxing session isn’t just gear maintenance—it’s a ritual of care and renewal.
When you step into the rain in Lucky Sheep gear, you’re no longer fighting the elements—you’re moving with them.
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About the Author
Patrick Clark is the founder of Lucky Sheep, dedicated to creating natural performance gear for modern adventurers. Drawing from ancestral knowledge and extensive field testing in North Carolina, Clark designs gear that works with nature. He is also the author of A Rewilder’s Guide to Outdoor Adventure, a guide to reconnecting with the wild for self-healing and resilience.