This 2025 study absolutely floored me.
Hi, I'm Joe, the founder of Gage.
I crave the outdoors. Beach days, hikes in nature, walks through the neighborhood. I need that daylight and fresh air to keep my body and soul in tune.
So when I came across an article with the following data, I was shocked.
"More than half (57%) of millennials report remaining at home for days, with only a quarter of all adults making a deliberate attempt to go outside everyday."
I mean, this is just unacceptable. Don't come at me saying "going outside is expensive", because that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard and not at all what I'm talking about.
I'm focused on the physical and mental health benefits of being outside vs the obvious negative effects of staying cooped up inside for extended periods.
Let's compare the two options, shall we?
Stuck Indoors for Days
How it feels and what it turns into:
- Mentally drained yet physically restless
- Ruminating over negative thought patterns
- Low energy, even after doing nothing
- Slightly disconnected and lacking inspiration
- Doomscrolling longer than you meant to
- Sitting stagnant for hours without realizing it
- Snacking out of boredom, not hunger
Spending Time Outside
How it feels and what it naturally leads to:
- Enhances both your focus and mood
- Reduces your stress and overthinking
- Increases your energy and helps regulate your sleep cycle
- Guarantees a unique experience every single time
- More like yourself again after a quick reset
- Less stressed than you were before
- Like you actually did something good for yourself
We're here to inspire millennials to get back outside.
That’s our purpose. That’s our mission.
Our community shares a deep nostalgia for the days when we were outside all the damn time.
We believe in the power of fresh air and movement.
Gage sunnies symbolize the shift from doom scrolling on the couch to getting fresh air on a bright, sunny day.
Whether you buy from us or not, if this inspired you to go outside for a walk… then my cup’s full.
- Joe