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.…
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…