Have a blast with the Lifesystems Mountain Whistle
Whilst it’s one piece of kit that you hope you’re never going to need, having a decent whistle with you when you’re up in the mountains is a no-brainer. If you co
Get wasted this Winter with Gramicci
Its lovely to see a brand who, thanks to the popularity of their super cool/comfy climbing pants in recent years, have expanded their output to include down gilets, sherpa fleece j
Take a breather this Summer with Smartwool
Just as when the Winter arrives, layering becomes something of an enjoyable art-form (for me at least) when the Summer arrives things tend to take a technical turn. Alongside stayi
Black Diamond Presents ‘Ancestral Footprints’
As well as making some of the best climbing gear on the entire planet Black Diamond are also keen to do their bit in helping to look after it. Their latest ecologically inspired en
Neck protecting tech from Virustatic
OK so if there’s one ubiquitous piece of outdoor kit that you really NEED to own then it’s a thingamabob. You know, one of those stretchy things for your neck that frankly I ne
Keep your legs HydroDRY with Sprayway
Sprayway start off the press release for their new Hydrolite pants by saying ‘Waterproof pants are not high on anyone’s favourite piece of kit list‘ and I feel I
A Peak Performance concept store is coming to Covent Garden
Opening up just in time for big jacket season, Swedish ski and outdoor brand Peak Performance are opening up their first ever UK store this Autumn in Covent Garden. Located at 49 L
Hanwag’s new shoes are dedicated to 70s punkt rockers
Named in honour of the German free climbers who in the 1970s started painting red dots at the base of each new line they had conquered, legendary Bavarian footwear brand Hanwag has
Mountain Style: British Outdoor Clothing 1953–2000
One of several reasons we started Outdoor Licence is to provide something of a bridge between the crevasse that exists between people who wear technical outdoor clothing to stop th
