Adventurecore involves adventure, the great unknown, and exploration. The main theme and philosophy are encouraging curiosity and having a yearning to see it all. It often focuses on the outdoors and wild landscapes. The original creator, Tumblr user advenchurre (now deactivated) has stated "It's about the idea of navigating the world like you're a protag about to set off on a big cross-country journey. Even if you live in the suburbs".[1]
It originated on Tumblr, and was created on July 9th, 2019, but has since then branched out into different social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.
Fashion
Since Adventurecore is such a broad aesthetic the standards of fashion are flexible and can be difficult to discern from contemporary fashion. Here it has been sorted into three distinct categories.
Stylistic
Associated with daily life, Stylistic Adventurecore is more based on presentation than practical activities.
- Beanies/beatnik caps
- Cloaks, ponchos, shawls, scarfs
- Denim/corduroy jackets and pants
- Docs, sneakers, tennis shoes
- Long coats; trench coats
- Satchels
- Trousers
- Turtlenecks
Practical
Practical Adventurecore is more suited for camping, hiking, and outdoor travel, with specialised clothing and equipment to help navigate through the elements.
- Beanies or sun hats
- Combat or hiking boots
- Extraneous equipment such as compasses or flashlights
- Fingerless gloves
- Hiking backpacks
- Rain jackets
- Ski jackets
- Comfy fleece sweaters
Interchangeable
Both practical and stylish! Jack of all trades master of none.
- Baggy pants
- Canvas clothing
- Flannels
- Hoodies
- Knapsacks
- Multiple layers of clothing
- Raincoats/boots
Gallery
Hobbies
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Collecting pocket knives
- Documenting wildlife
- Exploring
- Fishing
- Foraging
- Geocaching
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Rappelling
- Rock Climbing
- Sketching landscapes
- Stargazing
- Studying maps and constellation charts
- Watching YouTube videos of people exploring abandoned buildings/theme parks
- Identifying plants, mushrooms, and other wildlife.
- Tracking animals (following footprints/droppings)
- Kayaking
- Treasure hunting
- Making mud pies
- Gathering around a campfire
- Horseback Riding
- Traveling
- Going on road trips
Media
Many different types of media can be considered connected to Adventurecore and appealing to its practicers for their narratives and visual presentation.
Books, Manga, & Comics
- The ___ of Adventure (Book series)
- The Famous Five (Book series)
- The Secret Seven (Book series)
- The Hobbit
- Into The Wild
- Harry Potter Series
- Lord of the Rings (Book Series)
- Howl's Moving Castle
- Up
- Hooky
- How to Train Your Dragon (Book series)
- The Moomins (Book/Comic series)
- Lumberjanes (Comic series)
- The Spiderwick Chronicles (Book series)
- Huckleberry Finn
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
- Don Quixote
- Nocturnal Academy (Series; Ethan Somerville)
- Magic Tree House (series)
- Treasure Island
- Moby Dick
- Call Of The Wild
- My Side of the Mountain
- Anthony Adverse
- The Jungle Book
- Tarzan
- Around the World in Eighty Days
- Journey to the Center of the Earth
- The Count of Monte Cristo
- Made in Abyss
Films
- The Goonies
- Hunt For The Wilder People
- The Hobbit (Film series)
- Into The Wild
- Indiana Jones (Film series)
- Jumanji (Film series)
- Lord of the Rings(Film series)
- Spirited Away
- Ainu Mosir
- The Breadwinner
- Kiki's Flying Delivery Service
- Howl's Moving Castle
- Porco Rosso
- The Spiderwick Chronicles
- Arthur and the Invisibles
- The Little Prince
- How to Train Your Dragon (Film series)
- Moomins on the Riviera (and other Moomin films)
- Pachamama
- It
- Enola Holmes
- Monty Python and The Holy Grail
- The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
- The Road to El Dorado
- The Princess Bride
- Mirrormask
- The Mask of Zorro
- Stand by Me
- Treasure Island
- Treasure Planet
- Up
- Anthony Adverse
Games
- Dungeons & Dragons (Tabletop RPG)
- Legend of Zelda (Video Game Franchise)
- Pokemon (Video Game Franchise)
- Uncharted (Video Game Franchise)
- Ni No Kuni (Video Game Franchise)
- Kirby (Video Game Franchise)
- Dragon Quest (Video Game Franchise)
- The Elder Scrolls (Video Game Franchise)
TV Shows
- Adventure Time
- Anne With An E
- Gravity Falls
- Hilda
- Over the Garden Wall
- The Moomins (Franchise)
- End of The F**k*ng World
- Japan Sinks
- Lupin III
- Kino no Tabi (Kino's trip)
- She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
- Amphibia
Music
Artists
Many different types of media can be considered connected to Adventurecore and appealing to its practicers for their lyrical themes and use of sound.
- Bon Iver
- Cosmo Sheldrake
- First Aid Kit
- Florence + the Machine
- Hozier
- Lord Huron
- Of Monsters and Men
- Hans Zimmer
- James Horner
- Sea Wolf
- The Oh Hellos
- The Paper Kites
- The National Parks
- The Crane Wives
- Seryn
- Laid-Back Camp
- Fleet Foxes
- The Mighty Oaks
Songs
- "No Wrong Way Home" - Pollen Music Group
- "Run Free" - Hans Zimmer, from "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron"
- "Sam's Hunting Trip" - Jeff Russo, from "What Remains of Edith Finch"
- "The Riders of Rohan" - Howard Shore, from "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers"
- "Homeward Bound Suite" - Bruce Broughton, from "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey"
- "Rocketeer to the Rescue/End Titles" - Hans Zimmer, from "The Rocketeer"
- "Cody's Flight" - Bruce Broughton, from "The Rescuers: Down Under"
- "The Final Game" - Jerry Goldsmith, from "Rudy"
Culinary
- Trail mix
- Granola bars
- Oatmeal
Brands
Resources
External links to help get a better understanding of this aesthetic.
Playlists
- adventurecore Spotify playlist by abbey.k.dyer
- 'i wanna explore the world' by miraya ☁
- adventurecore Spotify playlist by mountainlaurel
- meet me in the woods Spotify playlist by Talkus
- Wandering Through the Forest at Twilight (The Hours Before Dawn) // ADVENTURECORE Spotify playlist by honeycomb-kween
- adventurecore✨ Spotify playlist by milo🌼
- 🌿 Walk in the ghastly park and a hike in the lake 🌿 Spotify playlist by The_Real_Mucca
- ➳Adventurecore➳ Spotify playlist by MonarchMouth
- curated adventurecore Spotify playlist by mountainlaurel
- Adventurecore Spotify playlist by Phoebe
- adventurecore? Spotify playlist by leowo
- adventurecore daydreams Spotify playlist by allie