£183.95 £299.95
The trouble with down gilets is that, like fleeces before them, they’ve become the go-to garment of the practical but slightly dull man. Not so the Groomer Vest, which boasts a great big slug of 70s lumberjack panache thanks to its contrasting corduroy yoke and fleecy Sherpa collar. Not only does it look the business, it’s also made of conscience-soothing recycled down, coupled with organic ripstop cotton and a water-repellent treatment on the shoulders. It’s worth noting that the Groomer is a snug fit and comes up slightly small, so best to size up if you fall between sizes
cm | Small | Medium | Large | XL | XXL |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Body height | 172 | 178 | 184 | 190 | 196 |
Chest | 94 | 100 | 106 | 112 | 118 |
Waist | 81 | 87 | 93 | 99 | 105 |
Seat | 95 | 101 | 107 | 113 | 119 |
Sleeve | 63 | 64,5 | 66 | 67,5 | 69 |
inches | Small | Medium | Large | XL | XXL |
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Body height | 67 ¾ | 70 0 | 72 ½ | 74 ¾ | 77 ¼ |
Chest | 37 0 | 39 ¼ | 41 ¾ | 44 0 | 46 ½ |
Waist | 31 1 | 34 ¼ | 36 ½ | 38 1 | 41 ¼ |
Seat | 37 ½ | 39 ¾ | 42 ¼ | 44 ½ | 46 ¾ |
Sleeve | 24 ¾ | 25 ½ | 25 1 | 26 ½ | 27 ¼ |
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.