# Modernized Tactical Outerwear The North Face Steep Tech RMST Series Updates Classics By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-02-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-steep-tech-rmst-series References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/style/the-north-face-steep-tech-rmst-series/) & [thenorthface](https://www.thenorthface.com/en-us/shop-all/trending-now-c474774)  The [North Face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-mountain-jacket) Steep Tech RMST Series is a collection of classic gear styles that revives a 90s-influenced aesthetic and marries it with some of the latest technical materials. The collection starts off with the RMST Steep Tech [GORE-TEX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-denim-pack) Work Jacket that's crafted with 100% recycled GORE-TEX 2L material and paired with a removable hood. The RMST Steep Tech Bomb Shell GORE-TEX Jacket is also crafted with recycled GORE-TEX and filled with Heatseeker Eco Advanced synthetic insulation, while the final RMST Steep Tech Nuptse Down Jacket has a 700-fill recycled down. The North Face Steep Tech RMST Series is rounded out with the RMST Steep Tech Smear Pants that boast exposed zip pockets and articulated seams. The collection is available now from the brand starting at $250. Image Credit: The North Face ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 21% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Technical Materials:** Utilizing 100% recycled GORE-TEX to create modern outerwear pieces with improved environmental sustainability. - **90s-inspired Aesthetic Revival:** Reviving classic gear styles with a nostalgic 90s influence to cater to fashion trends and consumer preferences. - **Innovative Insulation Technology:** Incorporating Heatseeker Eco Advanced synthetic insulation for enhanced warmth and eco-friendly features in outerwear designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Apparel:** Embracing sustainable practices and advanced materials to redefine modern tactical outerwear in the outdoor apparel industry. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Blending retro aesthetics with cutting-edge technical fabrics to bring a fresh perspective to the fashion and apparel sector. - **Eco-friendly Textile Manufacturing:** Pioneering the use of recycled down and GORE-TEX materials to innovate eco-friendly solutions in textile manufacturing processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Mountain-Ready Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-mountain-jacket.md) - [90s-Style Winter Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmlyn-baltoro-jacket.md) - [Space-Age Steel-Strength Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-series-advanced-mountain-kit.md) - [Durable Outdoor-Centric Lifestyle Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripstop-collection.md) - [Elevated Winter Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-x-skims.md) - [Seasonal Utility Staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-red-box.md) - [Urban Modular Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-exploration-2.md) - [Collaborative Technical Outerwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyke-2.md) - [Alpine Couture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-and-cecilie-bahnsen.md)