Where we have been, and what to wear there
Field notes, kit guides and the places behind the designs.
The Matterhorn: History, the 1865 First Ascent and How to See It from Zermatt
Most mountains are hard to draw. The Matterhorn is not. Its four faces meet in a steep, almost symmetrical pyramid that stands clear of e...
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Coastal Mornings: How to Read the Sea and Catch a Sunrise Worth Getting Up For
Some places only show themselves at the edges of the day, and the coast is one of them. A good coastal sunrise takes a little planning: t...
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How to See Mount Everest in 2026: Route, History and the Base Camp Trek
Seeing Mount Everest in person does not take a permit, a Sherpa, or a summit attempt. Almost everyone who stands in front of the highest ...
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K2 in 2026: Why It Is Harder Than Everest and How to Trek to Base Camp
There is a mountain climbers respect more than Everest, and it is not as tall. K2 stands 8,611 metres on the border of Pakistan and China...
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What to Pack for a Cold Water Surf Trip in a Van
Quick answer: Pack a five-four-millimetre winter wetsuit with hood, booties and gloves, a fast-changing robe, an insulated flask, dry-bag...
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What Arctic Bush Pilots Wear: The Cold-Weather Kit That Survives Minus Thirty Pre-Flight
Quick answer: Arctic bush pilots wear a wool base layer, a heavy brushed-cotton mid, an insulated coverall or down parka for the pre-flig...
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Bothy Etiquette: The Unwritten Code, the Kit List, and What to Bring
Quick answer: Bothy etiquette is the unwritten code that keeps a hundred unlocked stone shelters open across Scotland, Wales, northern En...
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What to Wear Hiking to a Summit: The Layers That Earn the Last Hour
Quick answer: To hike a summit, wear a merino base, a midweight brushed-fleece or cotton-poly mid, a packable softshell for windline gust...
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What to Wear for Sunrise Birdwatching and the Dawn Chorus
Quick answer: For sunrise birdwatching and the dawn chorus, wear a merino base layer, a midweight brushed-cotton mid-layer, and a wind-bl...
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What Coastal Birders Actually Wear: A Field Guide to Cliff, Headland and Estuary Kit
Quick answer: Coastal birders wear a quiet windproof outer, a wool or brushed-cotton mid-layer, and trousers that survive wet rock and sa...
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What Outdoor Content Creators Actually Wear (and Why Most Fashion Brands Miss the Brief)
Quick answer: Outdoor content creators wear pieces that work on camera, off camera, and across an eight to fourteen hour solo shoot day. ...
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What Filmmakers Wear On Set: The Editor-Shooter Kit Guide
Quick answer: Filmmakers on set wear quiet brushed-cotton or cotton-poly mid-layers, soft trousers with usable pockets, and shoes that mo...
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