Xbox camping gear encourages gamers to explore the outdoors

Even Xbox wants gamers to go outside now.

It’s time to put down the controller and put on your hiking boots. In a surprising move, Xbox has released a collection of branded camping gear. Dedicated gamers can now browse the 14-product line for everything from a camping utility vest to a packable hammock. 

“Whether you’re exploring the great outdoors or planning to establish base camp in the living room, get outfitted with our latest collection of comfy and functional gear,” the Xbox website states.

The signature green and black Xbox color scheme decorates each piece in the collection. Mostly comprised of clothing, the camping gear line features shirts, shorts, jackets, hats, a Nalgene bottle, a folding chair, a hammock, and more. Prices range from $79.99 for items like the windbreaker and anorak to $11.99 for an Xbox-themed bandana.

A person wearing a green hat and sitting in a green hammock.
© Xbox.

Designed in collaboration with Dotexe, the collection is interesting if a little baffling. As Polygon writer Ana Diaz joked in a tongue-in-cheek article about the gear, “It’s a really thoughtful gesture from Xbox, given how many times people have replied to my own posts telling me to go touch grass. Now I (and you too) can go and do that!”

Whether you’re preparing for a camping trip or simply want to see what the buzz is about, the products are now available on the Xbox website.