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.…
Climbers seem to have a bit of a habit for creating brands that produce very nice gear – Isamu Tatsuno & Montbell and Yvon Chouinard & Patagonia -…
It’s getting to that time of year when checking the weather app in the mornings is no longer as soul-destroying a task as it once was. That little…
Carhartt is a brand that is nowadays, ubiquitous. Originally designed for railroad workers, it now does not correlate with a person’s vocation at all, in fact, most people…
Knowing your history is very important, and no one knows that better than the cult Instagram account, store and online community WAY OUT CACHE. WAY OUT has been…
We’re at that time of year where the sun begins to come out of hiding, and with this so are boulderers and climbers that have quietly been hibernating…
In the conversation of iconic film anti-heroes, Travis Bickle should be one of the first names on your lips, and in the conversation of stylish iconic film anti-heroes,…
Mohair is a fabric that has had a bit of a moment semi-recently, but the truth is mohair has always been a top notch material. The more we…
For all the bad things about January that make it the worst month ever – crap weather, skint, still overweight from Christmas, pressure to reduce alcohol consumption, constant…
It seems that at this time of year, residents of the United Kingdom live in perpetual darkness. You go to work in the dark, you come home from…
We’ve caved already. We’re getting the bags in. I know, seems a bit premature, especially given that it’s January, but once again, we’ve given in to peer pressure.…
As soon as December rolls around there’s some mandatory viewing to be done, and right at the top of this sizeable pile is Home Alone. Home Alone is…
Even we, the mighty Proper Magazine, aren’t resistant to festivities. You might’ve been led to believe that we’re a gaggle of grinches, that hiss when we hear Chrimbo…
We’re slowly sleepwalking into the season of complete shopping-induced mayhem. It can be a challenging task trying to navigate the bustling virtual and in-person retail spaces filled with…
Patagonia is one of those brands that has been infinitely cool since its conception way back in the 1970s. This is contributed largely by the company historically ignoring…
This year has proven to be a good one for outdoor gear fanatics and history buffs… Firstly, the announcement of Mountain Style Book, which details a history of…