Captain Puffin Wildlife Photographer Sweatshirt - hand-drawn character apparel

Captain Puffin Collection: Hand-Drawn Character Apparel for Outdoor People

Captain Puffin is the core of everything AukCliff makes. Each character is hand-drawn by our artist and represents a different way people connect with the outdoors. The collection includes premium tees and premium premium fleece across every character.

What Characters Are in the Captain Puffin Collection?

Every Captain Puffin character represents a distinct outdoor identity. There are currently over 40 characters in the range, each available as a T-shirt and sweatshirt. The most popular include:

  • Wildlife Photographer: camera in hand, chasing golden hour. The most collected character in the range.
  • Hiker: pack on, boots laced, heading for the ridgeline.
  • Van Life: road trip ready, living on the move. A favourite with the overlanding community.
  • Bush Pilot: aviator jacket, ready for remote airstrips.
  • Mountaineer: ice axe in hand, above the treeline.
  • Fly Fisherman: waders on, reading the water.
  • Surfer: board under arm, salt in the air.
  • Ice Climber: crampons, harness, vertical ice.
  • Downhill Mountain Biker: full face, full send.

New characters are added regularly based on what the community asks for.

What Makes Captain Puffin T-Shirts Different?

Every Captain Puffin tee is printed on heavyweight cotton. The fabric is garment-dyed, which gives it a soft, broken-in feel from day one that only improves with wear. According to premium, their garment-dyed process uses reactive dyes that bond to the cotton fibres, resulting in a fade-resistant finish that holds up through repeated washing (premium).

Captain Puffin Wildlife Photographer premium tees in moss green

Stephen Milner, founder of AukCliff, chose premium specifically because they hold up on trail days, travel days, and the kind of wear that outdoor people put their clothes through.

What About the Sweatshirts?

Captain Puffin sweatshirts use premium fleece, a mid-weight fabric that layers well without bulk. Same hand-drawn artwork, same character detail, built for cooler mornings and shoulder seasons.

Captain Puffin Wildlife Photographer Sweatshirt in charcoal heather

Available in the most popular characters including Wildlife Photographer, Hiker, Van Life, Bush Pilot, and Fly Fisherman.

How Do Collectors Build Their Rotation?

Most people start with the character that fits them best. A wildlife photographer picks the Wildlife Photographer, the same species that inspires the collection are covered in our piece on Atlantic puffin conservation. A hiker picks the Hiker. Then they branch out. The collector identity is part of the brand: building a rotation of characters that represent the different sides of how you spend time outdoors.

Explore the full Captain Puffin collection to find your starting point, or check out the Wildlife Photographer tee where most rotations begin.

FAQ

Are Captain Puffin designs available as hoodies?

Captain Puffin characters are currently available as premium tees and premium fleece. Hoodies are available in the AukCliff brand range but not yet in the Captain Puffin character range.

What sizes are available?

Captain Puffin T-shirts and sweatshirts are available from S to 4XL depending on the style. Check individual product pages for specific size availability.

Are the designs printed or embroidered?

All Captain Puffin designs are DTG (direct-to-garment) printed, which allows the full detail of the hand-drawn artwork to come through. The prints are durable and hold up through repeated washing.

Last updated: March 2026

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