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Do you ever feel like outdoor brands put all their effort and imagination into their shell jackets but sort of neglect their mid-layers? Well, that's certainly not the case with the Balderin jacket from Klättermusen. This padded, lightly insulated mid-layer is designed to offer both protection and warmth, making it a versatile under-shell or outer layer in milder conditions. The fill is high quality recycled Italian wool that offers warmth even when wet. A recycled windproof nylon shell on the front of the jacket is windproof and water-repellent, with a stand-up collar to cut out chills, plus cosy hand pockets. The angled zipper is offset away from your chin for a more comfortable fit. It’s little details like this that set the Balderin head and shoulders above the competition – and did we mention that it looks great off the mountain too?
Metric (cm) | XS | Small | Medium | Large |
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Body Height | 164-168 | 166-170 | 168-172 | 170-174 |
Chest | 77-82 | 83-88 | 89-94 | 95-100 |
Waist | 61-66 | 67-72 | 73-78 | 79-84 |
Sleeve Length | 74 | 76.5 | 79 | 81.5 |
Back Length | 39.5 | 40.5 | 41.5 | 42.5 |
Seat | 85-90 | 91-96 | 97-102 | 103-108 |
Inseam | 78 | 80 | 82 | 84 |
The mountain town of Åre is kind of like a Swedish Chamonix. It’s home to the country’s biggest ski area, and the rugged terrain is criss-crossed by long-distance hiking paths, snowmobile trails and downhill biking tracks.
It’s from this gnarly outdoor playground that cult Scandi gear brand, Klättermusen, emerged back in 1975. The company started out as a bunch of local climbers turning out DIY technical gear from a small workshop, and within ten years they’d already built up a rep for innovative and impeccably designed kit.
These days outdoor manufacturers love to shout about their environmental credentials, but sustainability is nothing new for Klättermusen. It’s been part of their ethos since those early days of flares and prog rock, and they’ve always believed that good gear should be made to last. Their packs and clothing are designed to hold up reliably year after year in full-on Alpine and sub-Arctic conditions – and this is even more impressive when you consider that many of their fabrics incorporate recycled materials like discarded fishing nets and worn-out carpets.
Pretty much no-one else is making outdoor gear of this quality, but somehow 'the Climbing Mouse' continues to scuttle slightly under the radar. Mention Klättermusen’s packs to any serious Swedish mountaineer and they either have one or want one, but outside Scandinavia it's still very much an ‘if you know, you know’ sort of a brand.