# Tactical Water Repellent Vests Tilley's Legends Carry-On Vest for Women Boasts Added Storage By Jana Pijak | Published 2020-07-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-repellent-vest References: [tilley](https://www.tilley.com/ca_en/ma56-legends-carry-on-vest.html) Tilley's Legends Carry-On Vest is a tactical, high-performance garment for women who love the great outdoors. In addition to its [7 pockets for storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caligo-pants) and maximum carrying capacity, the outerwear garment is equipped with a secret pocket. Boasting Tilley's lifetime warranty, this ultra-durable [tactical vest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spy-ruck) is made in Canada from fabric that is "quick-drying, wrinkle resistant & water repellent" much like the brand's iconic hats that are a staple among hikers, fishermen and other nature lovers. The piece also features a front zipper along with pocket zippers with [Velcro®](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-mission-to-earthphase) closures for added protection. Lastly, each item is oversized and adjustable at the waist for a custom and comfortable fit and offers UV protection. Best known for its high performance headwear products, Tilley creates apparel that offers the same great design while also balancing function with clean aesthetics and weather-proof features. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tactical Outdoor Gear:** The rise of tactical outdoor gear that combines durable and functional design with weather-proof features presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and differentiate their products. - **Gender-specific Outdoor Gear:** The development of gender-specific outdoor gear, such as Tilley's Legends Carry-On Vest for Women, highlights the demand for specialized products that cater to diverse consumer needs and preferences. - **Quick-drying and Water-repellent Fabrics:** The increasing use of quick-drying and water-repellent fabrics in outdoor gear presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for textile companies to enhance their product offerings with materials that are more functional and sustainable. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Apparel:** The outdoor apparel industry can leverage the rise of tactical outdoor gear and gender-specific products to expand their target market and meet the growing demand for functional and stylish clothing. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can innovate their product offerings by developing quick-drying and water-repellent fabrics that enhance the performance and sustainability of outdoor gear. - **Sporting Goods Retail:** Sporting goods retailers can capitalize on the rising demand for tactical outdoor gear by offering specialized products that cater to the needs and preferences of outdoor enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Hydration Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydration-vest1.md) - [Tactical Inclement Weather Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storm-jacket.md) - [High-Performance Weather-Resistant Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulated-tech-collection.md) - [Women's Rugged Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-jacket.md) - [All-Weather Travel Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpargali-jacket.md) - [Hybrid Vest Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-csc1938-dually-mountain-outerchange.md) - [Storage-Packed Travel Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caligo-pants.md) - [Militant Springtime Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relwen-sailcloth-tanker-jacket.md) - [Female-Focused Weighted Vest Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spy-ruck.md)