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THE KNOWLEDGE<br />
The more you walk in summer, the better your body gets at dealing with heat.<br />
Studies have shown we generate 13% more plasma (the liquid part of our<br />
blood) when we exercise consistently in warm conditions than we do<br />
normally, loading our muscles with oxygen (and thus energy) and improving<br />
our ability to regulate our own body temperature. And after a few consecutive<br />
days in the heat (say, on a long-distance trail) our heart, lungs and sweat<br />
glands all adapt and reach maximum effciency, meaning that steep ascents<br />
become less taxing than they seemed on day one of your trip.<br />
BERGHAUS<br />
EMBIRA SKORT £65<br />
The Embira skort is made from more<br />
than 50% recycled materials and has<br />
four-way stretch fabric that’s also<br />
breathable, quick-drying and<br />
super-effective at wicking away<br />
moisture. It comes with security<br />
pockets and is water-resistant too.<br />
berghaus.com<br />
GILL<br />
UV TEC SHORT £75<br />
These were designed for sailboarding,<br />
paddleboarding and kayaking. But<br />
even if you’re not massively into those,<br />
the technologies and fabrics they use<br />
are of course massively useful to<br />
walkers too. Plenty of stretch, plenty of<br />
pockets – and fabulous at dealing with<br />
water, of course. gb.gillmarine.com<br />
FINDRA<br />
CAIRN SHORTS £90<br />
In amongst Findra’s technical<br />
information on these shorts is the<br />
description ‘understated’; we’re not<br />
entirely sure what overstated shorts<br />
would look like, but what’s certain is<br />
that there is class and quality here,<br />
from stretchy fabric to huge pockets<br />
and DWR finish. findraclothing.com<br />
OUTDOOR RESEARCH<br />
FERROSI TRANSIT £95<br />
Many brands try to sum up what the<br />
oft-used phrase ‘trekking and travel’<br />
really means but OR have nailed it here:<br />
“Lightweight and durable: your go-to<br />
for hitting the trail in the morning,<br />
hopping an afternoon flight, and<br />
heading straight to dinner from the<br />
airport.” Sorted. outdoorresearch.com<br />
ROHAN STRETCH BAGS<br />
CONVERTIBLE £97<br />
Despite not being the most<br />
glamorously named product, Rohan’s<br />
Stretch Bags are among the best<br />
trousers you can buy. Based on<br />
Rohan’s classic Bags, these are tougher<br />
yet stretchier, thanks to a super-tough<br />
technical fibre with elastane and<br />
Dynamic Moisture Control. rohan.co.uk<br />
FJÄLLRÄVEN ABISKO<br />
SHORT TIGHTS £100<br />
A brand new shorts version of<br />
Fjällräven’s superb Abisko Trekking<br />
Tights. They have a high waist and an<br />
inner drawstring that gives a flattering<br />
fit and are made with moisturewicking,<br />
double-knitted stretch fabric<br />
made from 100% recycled polyester<br />
fjallraven.co.uk<br />
SUMMER GEAR GUIDE 2023 11
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