Camping is one of those pursuits that seems to split populations clean in two. For some, it’s a quaint, almost idyllic escape from the noise of modern life;…
Discussing Helinox always leaves me at a bit of a crossroads. Has my enthusiasm for expertly-engineered camping furniture become a subtle admission that I’m getting old & boring?…
Somewhere in the madness of the modern world, bicycles – as a concept – have become strangely intimidating. Surrounded by specialist language, bad moustaches and performance data, they’re…
If you’ve been on Instagram recently (and you definitely have), you’ll have encountered moustached men riding bicycles around the world, having the best time of their lives. These…
It’s impossible to move these days without some reference to the great outdoors. The popularity of hiking and all that goes with it is undeniably at a peak,…
Cycling is one of those activities that can become needlessly intimidating. And that’s part of the reason we don’t talk about it on Proper all that often -…
As silly season begins to take hold, brands are asking themselves whether they’re all-in or defiant. Black Friday is increasingly divisive but it’s here and it’s topical. The…
Imagine presenting a caveman with a graphic tee. He’d be dumbfounded, and through a series of unintelligible grunts would demand to know what’s on the fabric, what it…
Having just arrived back from a mini-backpacking trip around Italy, the value of a really good towel is something I can attest to more than most. Travelling light…
As British summertime dawns, an unfamiliar area of our properties once again wakes up – the garden. It’s an area that sits vacant for 10 months of the…
Ah, the mid-’90s. The romanticised vision of freedom, fun and love entangled with surf & skate culture, is something that has captivated people ever since the era dawned.…
Right, total transparency, this was meant to be a Father’s Day item round-up. But we got distracted, spent too much time watching Instagram Reels of funny cats and…
Japan is a nation of reinterpretation. It’s a country with a long-standing fascination for taking traditional items, objects, and concepts and reimagining them in a distinctly Japanese manner…
There are few pleasures sweeter & simpler than tearing down a trail on a bicycle. It’s one of life’s finest moments – wind in your hair, dust being…
Each UV ray that graces our sunshine-deprived faces is fuelling us for one thing only. Festival season. We spoke about it the other day, but Christ, it’s exciting.…
Right, we’ve arrived—the first bank holiday weekend of the year. A truly momentous occasion, and everyone knows that for this momentous occasion, all rules go out the window.…
Right then. We don’t usually talk about suitcases. We’re more into stuff that goes on your torso, feet, or your legs. But occasionally, something wheeled comes along that…
When a brand born from the Danish special forces links up with one of the cleanest eyewear names in the Nordics, you know you’re going to get something…
There’s always been something especially Scandinavian about Klättermusen. Quite a few years ago we were fortunate to visit their HQ in the gorgeous, wholesome surroundings of Åre, Sweden…
There has never been more clothing brands in the world than there is right now, and this can feel exhausting. Every day, the market is becoming more and…
Whether walking the dogs or just generally having a seasonal stroll hand in hand with a loved-one, the new season heralds an opportunity to refresh your footwear game.…