It doesn’t matter whether your goal is the top of Everest or a couple of laps of the local village green, your decision about what men’s outdoor clothing to buy is key.
So, where are you going and what kit do you need to help you get there?
Ambler - You’re a chilled out kind of person. An amble to the pub or a leisurely Sunday walk with the dog. You need outdoor clothing that is in no way fussy. You’re looking for practicality and functionality. You definitely don’t want to break the bank for high-tec gear. You probably won’t actively go out in a shower, but no doubt you will get showered upon anyway…
Men’s Outdoor Clothing Recommendation: Myrlende softshell
Women’s Outdoor Clothing Recommendation: Gjende softshell
Wanderer - You’re a bit of a free spirit. You were sat on the sofa a moment ago and now you have suddenly decided to see how far the local river runs. You want outdoor clothing that is breathable because you may be walking for just 30 minutes or it might turn into a 3-hour wander through the woods. You need waterproof gear (because you never know what clouds might pass over-head), and you need something that will be easy to spot in case you get lost in woods on one of your wanders…
Men’s Outdoor Clothing Recommendation: Torhaug technical jacket
Women’s Outdoor Clothing Recommendation: Lyngen technical jacket
Rambler – You’re a planner. You’re a hiker. You’re a go-getter. You have a good rucksack, a nice thermos filled with some coffee, and you are the master of pack-lunches. You can spot the tell-tale signs of a blister well in advance of it becoming an issue. You are possibly the best in the business at fashioning a walking stick from a wet piece of wood found just off the path. You are someone that needs some serious kit. Your ramble could be 10km or it could be 30km. You need a set of clothing to suit all conditions.
Oh, and you don’t want to break the bank. Who does?
Men’s Outdoor Clothing Recommendation: Zip top, mid layer fleece, Lodingen Shell Jacket
Women’s Outdoor Clothing Recommendation: Zip top, mid layer fleece, Balsfjord Shell Jacket
Adventurer – You’re a bit of a nutter (in a good way). You say “yes” to any suggestion of a challenge. You hit the peaks and the trails. You go through Compeed like it is going out of business. You understand that we live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure, and that world is made for experiencing. You need kit for the coldest mornings, but you know that the coldest of mornings can turn into the hottest of afternoons. You need kit for a scramble, and perhaps even a bit of bouldering if you find yourself off the map. You need kit that will last not just the test of time, but also the test of you and your adventuring spirit.
Men’s Outdoor Clothing Recommendation: Lodingen technical jacket, zip top, base layers
Women’s Outdoor Clothing Recommendation: Balsfjord technical jacket, zip top, base layers
Explorer - Well, what to say about you? You are a pioneer. You’ve probably seen the great glaciers of Greenland, the craggy peaks of Nepal, and the sunsets of Yosemite. You are prepared to go anywhere (as long as it is forward) and you never need a road. You need kit that is more like your best friend. Kit that you can rely on, put your faith in, and kit that won’t let you down. Kit that will keep you warm and kit that will give you the confidence to keep going higher, further, longer.
Men’s Outdoor Clothing Recommendation: Explore down jacket, Globe technical jacket, Steam base layers, mid-layer fleeces
Women’s Outdoor Clothing Recommendation: Explore down jacket, Globe technical jacket, Steam base layers, mid-layer fleeces
