Town and Country: trailwear that looks just as stylish in the city - Appearance

Whether you spend your falls kicking up dust clouds on your favorite mountain trails or beating a path from one Starbucks to another, we've got the duds that serve double duty on asphalt and dirt. You shouldn't wear this stuff to the opera, but it'll look good just about anywhere else.

1 NIKE XCURSION MOCK SWEATER

Lamb's wool, 100 percent. Not only will you be the fop of your favorite trail, but you'll also keep your core temperature at survivable levels--even if the only trail you'll see is the one winding to the coffee shop. ($80; 800-292-6453; www.nike.com)

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2 RLX POLO SPORT PETERSON PANTS

Nine ounces of oilcloth is always a sign of durable cotton. The Peterson not only sports such numbers, it's also water-resistant and reinforced in the seat and along the front legs. And not once does it lose that Polo sine qua non. Dinner and a hike? ($70; 866-897-7656; www.polo.com)

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3 NIKE DRI-FIT SHORT-SLEEVE TECH TOP

Your base layer for the day. Start here, then slip into the omni-therm (see No. 11), cover with nubuck jacket or fleece vest (Nos. 9 and 12, respectively), and explore the wild blue yonder. Getting too hot? Peel down. It's the aesthetic we call layering. ($30; 800-292-6453; www.nike.com)

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4 SMARTWOOL SPRING GLOVES

What's in a name? The waterproof goatskin and the next-to-skin SmartWool keep your hands warm, not hot--even in autumn. Can handle cold-weather walks in any environment. Utilitarian! ($70; 800-550-9665; www.smartwool.com)

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5 MERRELL WORLD TRAVELER SHOE

For city dwellers who log heavy time on hard roads. Loaded with Merrell tech for requisite comfort--not to mention an antibacterial foot bed--and topped off with water-resistant pigskin uppers. Can you say "Sooooooey!"? ($120; 888-637-7001; www.merrell.com)

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6 TIMEX HELIX TEMPERATURE SENSOR WATCH

Sudden dip in the mercury? Cumulus clouds on the horizon? The Helix has you covered with temperature readings in 2-degree increments. If you happen to be in one of those backward metric-mad countries, it runs the Celsius route as well. A chronograph, a countdown timer and dual-time zone readings flesh out its functions. ($80; 800-448-4639; www.timex.com)

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7 NEW BALANCE MW 963 WALKING SHOE

And when we say walking, we mean with some oomph in your stride. Athletic, dust-your-broom walking. Trust us, the shoe can handle it. Midfoot support and heel cushioning give the lightweight MW 963 a rugged disposition. ($80; 800-343-1395; www.newbalance.com)

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8 OAKLEY MAG FOUR SUNGLASSES

With little springs on the stems, the Mag Fours adjust to your face and all its irregularities. They hug your nose and stay tight when the terrain gets tricky. Swanky and useful. ($215; 800-403-7449; www.oakley.com)

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9 TIMBERLAND NUBUCK BOMBER JACKET

Another ungulate-skinned product, this time from the reliable old goat. Yet, despite its leather origins, the Nubuck is waterproof for those arduous fall walks in the falling rain--or for chasing down your retriever in a downpour. ($498; 800-445-5545; www.timberland.com)

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10 COLUMBIA BUGASCARF

Heats you up like there's a hole in your ozone. Single-layer fleece; one size fits all. Works well beneath jackets and vests. Buy two! ($15; 800-547-8066; www.columbia.com)

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11 COLUMBIA OMNITHERM STRETCH MOCK

Microfleece with a pinch of spandex for a four-way stretch. Throw it on over your base layer or under the vest (see No. 12). City- and trail-ready. ($40; 800-547-8066; www.columbia.com)

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12 THE NORTHFACE TORRENT PACK

Two stomachs make up the Torrent: one for wet, dirty items, like your libido, and another for anything else you'll need wherever you may find yourself. Holds 1,850 cubic inches and comes equipped with a cell-phone holder and a hydration sleeve. Who needs a woman? ($70; 800-447-2333; www.thenorthface.com)

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13 SWISS ARMY CORTINA THERMAL PRO VEST

Not only does the Cortina keep the big, vital organs warm and pumping, but it looks sleek, fits tight with ample stretch, and wears as well on Main Street as it does over hill and dale. Eurochic sans the trash. ($115; 866-997-9477; www.swissarmy.com)

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