The pandemic has made holidaying at home the norm, with many of us opting to venture out into the countryside and explore the wonder of areas closer to our own front doors. With great adventure comes the need for some great gear - which is where The Chimp Store step in. Over the last few weeks we've taken deliveries from some of the world's leading outdoor gear brands, including Goldwin, Houdini Sportswear, Gramicci, Poler, SIGG, Helinox and many more. Whether you're scaling mountains, hiking rocky terrain or simply opting to pitch a tent and soak up the views, there's something for everyone in The Chimp Store Outdoors Edit.
To help you find which outdoor brand is right for you, we've run down 10 outdoor gear brands you need to know about - all of which are available at The Chimp Store.
1. Columbia
A true legacy outdoors brand, Columbia was founded under the Columbia Hat Company in Portland, Oregon in 1937. Columbia went on to produce market leading styles such as their line of Bugaboo hats and jackets that permeated the hip hop underground, and saw the brand expand in popularity within new tribal circles.
Known for: Accessible jacket styles, affordable fleece, on trend headwear
Key pieces: Back Bowl Full Zip Fleece, Inner Limits II Jacket, Field Creek Fraser Shell Jacket
2. Goldwin
Initially a small knit manufacturer out of Honshu, Japan, Goldwin specialise in high quality, functional fabrics with unique silhouettes and more technology packed into their jackets than you can shake a stick at. Opting for lifestyle lead outdoor gear, Goldwin come from the same family as The North Face Purple Label, and using specialist fabrics such as GORE-TEX you can rest assured whatever the weather, Goldwin has you covered.
Known for: Specialist materials, functional outerwear, unique silhouettes
Key pieces: GORE-TEX Fly Air Jacket, Mobility Packable Jacket, One Tuck Tapered Stretch Pants
3. SIGG
Pioneers of aluminium goods, SIGG produce some of the most hardwearing water bottles, lunch boxes and flasks available. If you're on the move, exploring, you'd be silly to do so without some SIGG on your side, with a variety of capacities and the ability to keep your liquids hot or cold for hours on end, and your food totally fresh, SIGG makes for the perfect adventure companion.
Known for: Hardwearing aluminium goods
Key pieces: Traveller Bottle, Thermo Flask, Metal Lunch Box
4. Houdini Sportswear
Swedish sustainable outdoor gear specialists, Houdini Sportswear are a true product of their environment. Developed by Lotta Giornofelice while working as an off-piste skiing instructor, she spotted a gap in the market for functional, sustainable outdoor gear options.
Known for: Sustainable products, outdoor layering
Key pieces: Nomad Parka, Cover T Shirt, Pace Hybrid Vest
5. Helinox
Sometimes there's nothing more important than stopping and taking it all in, when out and about exploring. Helinox make that ever so easy to do with their lightweight, packable outdoor furniture. From tactical chairs to hard top tables and every accessory you could need to accompany these, Helinox are a brand that make you feel at home, everywhere.
Known for: Camping chairs, tables and accessories
Key pieces: Chair One, Chair Two, Cafè Chair
6. Cotopaxi
Putting good at the heart of all they do, Cotopaxi specialise in recycled and re-using materials to minimise their waste. Resulting in a collection of lightweight jackets, colourful backpacks and cost fleece - Cotopaxi have got you set for the outdoors while being good to the Earth at the same time.
Known for: Lightweight jackets and bags
Key pieces: Teca Windbreaker, Batac 16L Backpack, Nido Dopp Kit 4 Bag
7. Gramicci
From the Californian climbing scene of the 1960s, to today, Gramicci have produced hardwearing, stylish trousers and shorts that work just as well on the rock face as they do on the street. Their G Pants and G Shorts have become key pieces in the wardrobes of many, whether or not the outdoors is your thing - you need some Gramicci in your rotation.
Known for: Stylish trousers and shorts
8. KAVU
An abbreviation of Clear Above, Visibility Unlimited, KAVU produce outdoor fleece options with a bohemian twist. Hailing from Seattle, KAVU fleeces deliver in each season at The Chimp Store, and never last long! The perfect option to brighten up your wardrobe, mixed in with their headwear offerings KAVU bring a vintage American twist to outdoor gear.
Known for: Patterned fleece and caps
Key pieces: Teannaway Pullover Fleece, Strap Cap
9. Nalgene
No trip out is complete without a reliable water bottle - hydration is key people! Look no further than Nalgene for colourful bottle options, in large 1L capacity with their Wide Mouth screw top lids. Whatever your colour preference, there'll be something to suit with Nalgene.
Known for: Water bottles
Key pieces: 1L WM Tritan Sustain Water Bottle
10. Poler
Pioneers of Camp Vibes, Poler Stuff bring a playful energy to the camping world. Making this wholesome pursuit accessible to all without any insider snobbery - expect 2 man tents, chairs, napsacks and apparel in an array of colours and patterns. Looking to get outdoors and be chill af while doing so? Poler is the brand for you.
Known for: Napsacks, tents, ponchos
Key pieces: Shaggy Napsack, Reversible Camp Poncho, 2 Man Tent