£219.95 £454.95
Amundsen apparel has a knack of making you feel like the hero of your own movie – and in the case of this utilitarian Adventure Vest, you'd be hitching into the bush on the back of a Series II Land Rover with an Olivetti travel typewriter in one hand and a Nikon F slung across your chest. It's made in a tough cotton drill fabric that's been enzyme washed to give it a worn-in look from the first wear, with a zip front and a stylish little button tab across the front. This wearable toolbox has 12 different pockets – offering plenty of space for your ring-bound notebook, pack of Luckies, rolls of Tri-X film etc.
| cm | Chest | Sleeve | Waist | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 91-96 | 63 | 81-86 | 88-93 |
| M | 97-104 | 64.5 | 87-92 | 96-101 |
| L | 106-111 | 66 | 93-98 | 104-109 |
| XL | 114-118 | 67.5 | 99-104 | 111-116 |
| XXL | 118-121 | 69 | 105-110 | 118-120 |
| in | Chest | Sleeve | Waist | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 35.8-37.8 | 24.8 | 31.8-33.8 | 35-37 |
| M | 38.1-41 | 25.4 | 34.2-36.2 | 38-40 |
| L | 41.7-43.7 | 25.9 | 36.6-38.5 | 41-43 |
| XL | 44.8-46.5 | 26.6 | 39.9-40.9 | 44-46 |
| XXL | 46.5-47.6 | 27.1 | 41.3-43.3 | 46.4-47.2 |
Amundsen Sports is named after one of the greatest explorers ever to walk the Earth. No pressure there then. In fact, the company’s co-founder, Jørgen Amundsen, is a relative of the legendary man himself, and the brand’s designs are based on classic styles from the golden age of exploration. Throw in a generous dash of 1960s Nordic ski resort chic and you’ve got a unique range of good-looking kit that’ll get you noticed in all the right ways.
However, there’s nothing old-fashioned about the way Amundsen’s gear performs. Ruggedly built from merino wool and waterproof triple-layer cotton, these are serious expedition-grade garments built for a Scandi outdoor culture – a concept that the Norwegians call ‘friluftsliv’, or ‘open-air life’. It’s the idea that time spent enjoying the freedom of the outdoors should be a core part of your life, since it enhances just about everything else. Now that’s something we can all get on board with.