Women's Hiking

Our women's hiking clothing is built from women's-specific patterns, not scaled down from men's cuts. The fit accounts for differences in shoulder width, chest, waist, and hip proportions so every piece sits correctly as part of a layering system without bunching, flapping, or restricting movement. When you are covering distance with a loaded pack on technical terrain, fit is not an aesthetic consideration. It directly affects comfort, warmth distribution, and how freely you can move. We don't "shrink it and pink it", we paint it black and build something better.

Start with a moisture-wicking base layer like the Stealth Merino Base Layer next to the skin to manage sweat during high-output sections. Add a women's Mantra Fleece or thermal vest such as the Ithax Gilet for insulation in cooler conditions. Top with a waterproof hardshell Vanguard for fast moving pursuits, Aigis for ultimate weather protection. The key is building a system where each layer does a specific job, so you can add or remove pieces without losing protection as conditions change.

Yes, our women's hiking clothes are designed for everything from day hikes to extended backcountry adventures. The durability of our hiking trousers, the versatility of our waterproof hard shells, and the performance of our base layers ensure reliable comfort during multi-day hikes and camping trips in various conditions.

UK weather demands versatility above everything else. You can face four seasons in a single day on a Scottish ridge or a Welsh mountain, so building around a layering system is more useful than chasing one perfect garment. A moisture-wicking base layer, a lightweight fleece for variable conditions, and a waterproof hardshell that can go in a pack when you do not need it covers most of what the British hills will throw at you. Our women's hiking range is built and tested with exactly these conditions in mind having been tested from the Lake District to the Isle of Skye.

Good fit in hiking clothing is about function as much as comfort. Your base layer should sit close to the skin without restricting movement. Your mid layer should layer cleanly over it without bunching at the shoulders or riding up at the waist. Your outer layer should give you a full range of arm movement without pulling across the back when you reach forward or scramble. If you are wearing a pack, check that the jacket and trouser waistbands do not compress or shift under the hip belt during a long carry. If something feels restrictive at a standstill, it will only become more so on a steep ascent.