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We explain everything about wicking, waterproofing, reproofing, breathability and mvtr. We uncover the myths around these words created by brand marketing and user misunderstandings.
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Mike Parsons
May 51 min read
My talk to PMRT, Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team. April 2024
Pictures are PMRT 60th celebrations, 2 weeks after my talk. Jacquie Freeborn preparing the cake for the cutting ceremony. There were 3...
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Juliet Sidney
May 21 min read
CPD Performance layering for outdoor instructors
Performance layering for the outdoors is a skill and not simply the possession of a number of garments.
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Mike Parsons
Apr 2612 min read
160 yrs of BLACKS.
Formerly known as ‘Blacks of Greenock’, with a catalogue branded ‘The Good Companions,’ the company was founded in 1863 on Clydeside,...
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Mike Parsons
Apr 153 min read
The origin of Harvey 1:40,000 maps.
Ever wondered where the Harvey Maps 1:40,000 map scale came from and why? This story is by Mike Parsons, formerly owner of Karrimor, who...
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Juliet Sidney
Apr 94 min read
#1 - Origins of garment layering systems alongside Gore-tex©, Polartec©, Pertex©, Primaloft©.
Layered clothing could be considered one of the great innovations of all time. It required the innovation of needles, fibres or sinews,...
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Juliet Sidney
Apr 83 min read
#2 Layering myths, the truth about wicking and breathability.
Layering - is a learning challenge caused by myths and misunderstandings, compounded by differing marketing claims around breathability,...
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Juliet Sidney
Apr 72 min read
#3 The Science of Layering: how it will accelerate your hill learning experiences.
The science of garment layering. Your clothing layers are your mobile environment. Within this mobile environment, there is a...
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Juliet Sidney
Apr 62 min read
#4 - Layering for cold and high altitude.
Outdoor Gear Coach team member Alan Hinkes climbed all 14 of the world's highest summits, all above 8,000m, over 28 expeditions. Unlike...
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Juliet Sidney
Apr 53 min read
#5. Layering for waterproofing
So you think it's your waterproof outer jacket ALONE that keeps you dry? Despite what marketing claims imply, the outer garment doesn't...
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Juliet Sidney
Apr 42 min read
#6 Layering for your hands, legs and feet
Magazines test and review gloves but don't tell you how to keep your hands warm. But we do! See Chapter 3.2 in our book for more...
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Juliet Sidney
Apr 31 min read
#7 Layering for running, UR, climbing, riding, HA mountaineering, skiing, guides & instructors.
purposeful selection using the ‘OGC multi-layer PERFORMANCE system®’
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Juliet Sidney
Apr 25 min read
#8 Layering know-how for retail staff and customers.
This is a dialogue about retail training between Mike Parsons, UK and Chuck Kukla, an Outdoor Gear Coach team member based in the USA. He...
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Juliet Sidney
Apr 13 min read
# 9 Performance layering as a skill for athletes, guides and outdoor instructors.
Performance Layering is a high-level skill based on a sound understanding of what your layers do and don’t do. It's an active process,...
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Juliet Sidney
Jun 9, 20224 min read
Outdoor Gear Coach visit to OTS Outdoor Trade Show June 8th 2022
Outdoor Gear Coach/Mike Parson’s visit to OTS Outdoor Trade Show June 8th 2022 Liverpool exhibition centre, UK. We successfully published...
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