Being completely equipped for the terrain, the climate and unpredictable weather, gets easier as we make advances in clothing to suit every situation. Not to be overburdened with the weight of bags and being able stay nimble and practical helps get you to focus on where you are and enjoy what you’re doing.

When packing for adventure, start with the things you’ll wear for ease and durability. This doesn’t have to always enter the realm of super high-tech man-made fibres, but can be based on natural, familiar and comfortable clothing.

Denim is established as a workwear cloth, out a place and time where people historically needed a fabric which always held up to strain and hard work. There is a continuity and tradition of things done well that is woven into companies who have been making clothing over the last century and who continue to keep the values of hard wearing materials at the heart of their designs.

LEE x Timberland 

Design of 18 piece mens collection as a collaboration between the two brands. AW 2018-2019

On a journey, not knowing what the destination might be can be the thing that transforms it into an adventure. In the great outdoors, even with a destination in mind, being open to different paths and unplanned stops can be the thing that immerses you in nature. Satisfaction can either come from co-operation with fellow travellers, or from the knowledge of how much you accomplished by yourself.

Luck plays a part, of course, but you need to have your eyes open to see the luck as it happens. There’ll be time to think about what’s behind you when you’ve stopped, and time to see where you’re going when you’re there. The best part of the journey should be what’s happening right now, under your feet.

Both Lee and Timberland have seen changes as they adapt to new eras, but have always remained honest with the products they sell across the world. From top to toe, the layers of workwear based styles and the sturdy flexible boot remain comfortable for all our journeys.