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Amundsen's Vidda vest is a nod to the insulated workwear gilets favoured by hunters, farmers and outdoor workers – but as usual they've made sure their version is the absolute best one out there. Mainly that's on account of the materials. The shell is Ventile – a famously high-performing long-staple organic cotton fibre that swells when wet, offering fantastic natural weatherproofing without the need for coatings, membranes or laminates. As for the insulation, they've rejected the usual poly fibre in favour of wool from Norwegian mountain sheep. Even the little details are a cut above, with watertight zips and a merino wool rib-knit collar. Amundsen reckon this Vidda vest is 'the Land-Cruiser of garments', and it's only going to look better and better with a few hundred thousand miles on the clock...
These body measurements are a general guide to sizing, and the measurements provided are to give you an approximate idea of what size you will be in.
| cm | Height | Chest | Waist | Seat |
| XS | 166-174 | 85-90 | 72-77 | 86-91 |
| S | 170-178 | 91-96 | 78-83 | 92-97 |
| M | 174-182 | 97-102 | 84-89 | 98-103 |
| L | 178-186 | 103-108 | 90-95 | 104-109 |
| XL | 182-193 | 109-114 | 96-101 | 110-115 |
| XXL | 186-196 | 115-120 | 102-106 | 116-121 |
| in | Height | Chest | Waist | Seat |
| XS | 5.4-5.7 ft | 34-36″ | 23-25″ | 34-36″ |
| S | 5.5-5.8 ft | 36-38″ | 31-33″ | 36-38″ |
| M | 5.7-5.9 ft | 38-40″ | 33-35″ | 38-40″ |
| L | 5.8-6.1 ft | 40-42″ | 35-37″ | 41-43″ |
| XL | 6.0-6.3 ft | 43-45″ | 38-40″ | 43-45″ |
| XXL | 6.1-6.4 ft | 45-47″ | 40-42″ | 46-48″ |
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.