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For a UK audience, the name of Amundsen’s ‘Five-Mile’ Half Zip mid-layer is a bit misleading. In Scandinavia, a ‘mile’ is ten kilometres, so this is a garment that’s built for some truly massive days. Designed for strenuous, fast-moving tours in cold mountain conditions, the 5 Mila is made in a lightweight merino blend that’s quick-drying and moisture-wicking but insulating at the same time. It’s itch-free so you can wear it next to your skin as a heavier base layer, and the design has a vintage sportswear vibe with go-faster stripes down the arms. You’ll need them if you’re going to eat up 50km before the day’s out…
| cm | XS | Small | Medium | Large | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body height | 158 | 164 | 170 | 176 | 182 |
| Chest | 80 | 86 | 92 | 98 | 104 |
| Waist | 64 | 69 | 74 | 80 | 86 |
| Seat | 89 | 94 | 99 | 105 | 111 |
| Sleeve | 58 | 59,5 | 61 | 62,5 | 64 |
| XS | Small | Medium | Large | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body height | 62 1/4 | 64 2/4 | 66 1 | 69 1/4 | 71 3/4 |
| Chest | 31 2/4 | 33 3/4 | 36 1/4 | 38 2/4 | 40 1 |
| Waist | 25 1/4 | 27 1/4 | 29 1/4 | 31 2/4 | 33 3/4 |
| Seat | 35 0 | 37 0 | 38 1 | 41 1/4 | 43 3/4 |
| Sleeve | 22 3/4 | 23 2/4 | 24 0 | 24 2/4 | 25 1/4 |
Amundsen clothing 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.
-Joanne, Verified Buyer
