summer gear guide 2022
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THE KNOWLEDGE<br />
Breathability. It’s a word that gets thrown at us from all angles as soon as we<br />
step into the <strong>gear</strong> shop, but what does it really mean? First thing to say is it’s<br />
not really about stopping you from sweating, it’s about handling the sweat<br />
when it happens – and specifically, conducting it away from your body.<br />
The real challenge for clothing manufacturers is to achieve this while keeping<br />
moisture out AND preventing a build-up of condensation. Breathable clothes<br />
work best when they fit close to the body, as this means there are fewer<br />
pockets of colder air that create condensation on the inside of the outer layer.<br />
CRAGHOPPERS<br />
NOSILIFE PRO<br />
CONVERTIBLE II £75<br />
Ideal for warm days with cool mornings<br />
and evenings. These lightweight<br />
trousers become shorts by zipping off<br />
the lower legs, and offer protection<br />
from the sun and bitey critters.<br />
craghoppers.com<br />
PATAGONIA<br />
ALTVIA TRAIL SHORTS<br />
£80<br />
Patagonia’s eco-concern shines<br />
through again here. The fabric is made<br />
from 86% recycled polyester and the<br />
water repellent coating is PFC-free.<br />
Great freedom of movement and five<br />
pockets. eu.patagonia.com<br />
SALEWA<br />
LAVAREDO HEMP CARGO<br />
SHORTS £85<br />
Salewa want us to go scrambling in<br />
these: they have Durastretch inserts,<br />
seams and gusset panel to allow full<br />
movement. Meanwhile, the soft but<br />
tough fabric is made with 49%<br />
sustainable hemp. salewa.com<br />
ROHAN<br />
PIONEER CONVERTIBLE<br />
£100<br />
Whether it’s trousers or shorts you<br />
need, these have it covered with their<br />
detachable legs. They offer good<br />
sun and insect protection, and are<br />
comfortably breathable even when<br />
it’s hot out there. rohan.co.uk<br />
COLUMBIA<br />
FIELD CREEK<br />
CONVERTIBLE £110<br />
New this season, the Field Creeks are<br />
sophisticated zip-offs powered by<br />
Columbia’s Omni-Shield DWR<br />
technology. Plenty of storage too,<br />
including cargo and security pockets.<br />
columbiasportswear.co.uk<br />
FJÄLLRÄVEN<br />
KEB SHORTS £135<br />
Last but not least, we finish with an<br />
update to a tried and trusted classic.<br />
Fjällräven have updated their already<br />
excellent Keb shorts by making them<br />
even stronger and closer-fitting, while<br />
using organic and recycled materials.<br />
fjallraven.com<br />
30 SUMMER GEAR GUIDE <strong>2022</strong>
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