Clothing & Layers

You’re in Cotswold Outdoor, holding two waterproof jackets. One says “10,000mm hydrostatic head.” The other says “20,000mm.” The second one costs £150 more. The sales assistant mentions something about breathability ratings and taped seams, and now you’re wondering if you actually need a degree…

You’ve booked a campsite, borrowed a tent from your mate, and now you’re standing in Decathlon wondering why there are seventeen types of base layer and none of them look…