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If you're handing out hypothetical medals for the perfect mix of looks and function, then the classic trucker cap must surely be on the podium. It's got the effortless open-road style of a million adventures behind it, while the combination of sun visor and ventilated back make it practical to boot. Plus it's a handy way of hiding the cockatiel hair that results from crashing out in the back of a van. If we were really looking to gripe, though, we might point out that most trucker lids seem to come with a tacky foam front panel that quickly gets grubby with sweat and dirt. Not so this one from Oslo-based Amundsen sports. The front and bill are made in smart cotton canvas which will age gracefully the more you wear it. Gold medal-worthy, we’d say
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.
