Forest of Bowland | Salomon

Salomon XA-01 | andWander Jacket | Cartocon Sports Shorts | Uniqlo Socks

This is what I'd call my 2021 version of going "out out". My regular "out" means a walk around the park, down the beach or to our local coffee shop, so "out out" now means me going anywhere that isn't in my hometown. 

The Forest of Bowland is approx 55 minute door-to-door from ours, but it feels like a million miles away. Nestled in between the Lake District and the boarders of Lancashire, is a part of the country that I'd venture up to a few times a years when I was growing up, but it's taken me a lot longer to rediscover the place. Quite frankly, it's beautiful; views of snowy peaks, tree canopy as far as the eye can see, flowing freshwater rivers and winding hillside walks which don't require checking Google Maps every 5 mins. You may need to use your imagination here, but some parts of Bowland's forest floor reminds of Yosemite National Park.

It felt good to breathe in some fresh air - if only for a morning, everything felt good again.

- photography by Jake Millers

This Week's Kit | Tackling Winter with Huckberry

U.S. online store Huckberry is starting to make waves over here in the UK - and it’s no real surprise. Combining the best elements of an online magazine with an online store, they’ve produced a beautifully crafted website which acts almost like an exclusive members club (albeit a free one) that’s full of things you just want. Or, at least, things we just want!

Finisterre Etobicoke Jacket | New Orleans Field Guide | Karas Kustoms Retrakt Pen | Armogan Spirit of St Louis Watch | Topo Designs Rover Pack | Huckberry x Ebbets Cap | Tanner Goods Card Holder | New England Outerwear Dress Quarter Boots | Orange Vessell Co. Beer
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Huckberry is big on the outdoor lifestyle, featuring a lot of those well made, functional, and hard-wearing brands that Buckets (and our readers) know + love. It makes them the perfect store for us to work with, and we’re happy to share that Huckberry is our new blog partner!

To start with, we’re making a quick intro to the brand and showcasing some of our favourite pieces from their site. But, there’ll be more to come soon and, if you haven’t already, get yourself signed-up to their newsletter - it’s one of the best things you’ll get in your inbox, guaranteed.

You must know our style layouts by now - they’re formulaic, but good (if we do say so ourselves). Once again, and with Huckberry in mind, we’re looking at the gear we need for a walk in the great outdoors. A hat, a snack, and something to store your beer in, we’ve also gone for the bespoke Dress Quarter Boot, by New England Outerwear, and the heavy duty - but lightweight - Rover Pack, by Topo Designs.

Special mention has to go to the Etobicoke Jacket. Not only is it an awesome water resistant and windproof coat; but, it’s also made by our friends at Finisterre, down in Cornwall. We love it when our favourite brands come together!

A lot of the products Huckberry feature are time sensitive, due to their discounted prices - those boots only a couple of days left to go - so it pays to keep up-to-date with what they’re offering.

Keep an eye out for more on our partnership with Huckberry, coming very soon!

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Poler Tracker Anorak Down Jacket

Following on from last week's feature of the Carhartt Parka comes another beaut of a Winter jacket, by "outdoor stuff" specialists, Poler. The Tracker Anorak Down Jacket has been designed with enough room to comfortably fit extra layers underneath, features a side zipper for ease, subtle branding and three front zip compartments; for all your maps and snacking needs.

Poler claim the jacket is so puffy, "it will make the Michelin Man blush", which is what you're wanting from a down jacket. The puffier the better. The jacket itself has a slight protective coating, which can stop bit a slight drizzle but it's main feature is its warmth, using high quality 550 down. It's basically a walking sleeping bag.

The down jacket is proving to be very popular in the shops this AW and it's great to see Poler doing something slightly different with it. The styling makes is perfect for male and female and is currently available in three colours. Also see their Reversible Jacket. Could you handle such an anorak?

Poler Tracker Anorak and other good stuff available here.

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Patagonia Legacy Collection Lookbook

These images by Foster Huntington have been doing the rounds for a while now, but I wanted to share them for those of you who might not have came across them. Taken by the ridiculously talented Huntington, for Patagonia's 40th Anniversary Legacy Collection. Shot over five days, covering 2,000 miles across the American landscape.

See the full lookbook here.

Tomorrow morning me and Hollie are heading off to the Beacons Festival with Urban Outfitters, which is pretty darn exciting! The blog will be quite for a few days but I'll report back when I return, I'm sure I'll have lots to share.

In the mean time remember to enter the Osmium Giveaway, which can be entered daily.

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