Journal
- by Benji Anker
Deerhunter - Born of Danish Heritage. Built for the Wild
In Denmark, where the forests run deep and the weather turns quickly, Deerhunter was founded with a singular purpose — to create hunting and outdoor clothing that could handle everything the wild throws at you. For over 40 years, this...
- by Benji Anker
Bushbuck: New Zealand’s Frontier Engineering for the Modern Explorer
In the vast and untamed wilderness of New Zealand, where roaring winds meet jagged peaks and glacial rain lashes down, Bushbuck was born. This isn’t just outdoor gear — it’s engineered armour for those who thrive where the wild bites...
- by Benji Anker
Grub’s: Next-Generation Wellies for All Terrain Comfort
Wellington boots have long been a countryside staple — but Grub’s has taken this traditional form and pushed it into the modern era. With technical fabrics, advanced insulation, and serious grip underfoot, Grub’s footwear offers year-round performance in the wettest,...
- by Benji Anker
Härkila - Iconic Outdoor Gear Born in the Nordic Wilderness
When performance isn’t up for debate, when the rain needles sideways, the ground fights back, and quiet becomes your closest ally, seasoned stalkers, keepers, and outdoor pros reach for Härkila. The Scandinavian heavyweight has long been the go-to across Europe....
- by Benji Anker
Swazi: Hardcore Gear from the Land of the Long White Cloud
If you’ve ever heard whispers about a fleece that can outlast a storm, or a smock trusted by professional hunters in the Southern Alps — chances are, they were talking about Swazi. Designed and tested in New Zealand, Swazi kit...
- by Benji Anker
The Rise of the Redback Boot in the UK Countryside
In recent seasons, you’ll have spotted a quietly persistent trend across fields, tracks, hedgerows and even beer gardens of Britain’s rural heartlands: tattersall shirts, fleece gilets, rugby shorts (yes – rugby shorts are back) and brushed‑waterproof smocks. Among these, the...
- by Benji Anker
Opinel: A Blade Born in the Alps, Beloved Worldwide
Few objects are as instantly recognisable — or as quietly iconic — as the Opinel folding knife. With its simple wooden handle, curved blade, and signature locking ring, the Opinel has carved out a place in the pockets and hands...
- by Benji Anker
Härkila – 40 Years of Scandinavian Hunting Heritage Crafted for the wild
Since 1985, Härkila has been creating hunting clothing designed to withstand the toughest conditions. Born in Sweden and shaped by the demands of real hunters, every piece in their collection is built with functionality, durability, and comfort at its heart....
- by Benji Anker
Icons of Country Clothing: Carhartt - American Workwear with Global Grit
Few names in workwear carry the same weight as Carhartt. Born in the machine age of 19th-century America and worn across farms, factories, fields and forests ever since, Carhartt has earned legendary status among those who put durability first. And...