Few British outdoor brands have shaped technical clothing quite like Berghaus. For almost six decades, the Newcastle-born label has quietly built a reputation for creating equipment designed to withstand some of the world’s harshest environments, while remaining equally at home on weekend hikes, city streets and everyday adventures.
Today, as outdoor-inspired style continues to influence mainstream menswear, Berghaus is looking to its own archives with the launch of the new Big Wall collection—a range that blends early-2000s design cues with the technical performance expected from one of Britain’s most respected outdoor brands.
The collection arrives at a time when gorpcore shows little sign of slowing down. Functional outerwear, lightweight layers and technical fabrics have become wardrobe staples well beyond the hiking trail, with consumers increasingly seeking clothing that performs in unpredictable weather while maintaining everyday versatility.
Big Wall captures that balance perfectly.
Drawing inspiration from Berghaus’ early-2000s aesthetic, the collection revives bold graphics, relaxed silhouettes and classic outdoor styling, while incorporating modern fabric technologies designed for Britain’s famously changeable climate. Whether tackling a breezy coastal walk, spending a day in the countryside or simply navigating an unpredictable summer commute, the collection has been designed to perform without sacrificing style.
That philosophy has defined Berghaus since its beginnings in 1966.
Founded in the North East of England by friends Gordon Davison and Peter Lockey, the brand was born from a shared passion for climbing and a desire to make high-quality outdoor equipment more accessible. Davison brought an engineer’s eye for technical innovation, while Lockey’s marketing instincts helped shape the identity of a company that would go on to become one of the UK’s most influential outdoor brands.
Nearly 60 years later, those founding principles remain remarkably consistent.
Durability continues to sit at the heart of every Berghaus collection. In an era increasingly dominated by fast fashion and disposable clothing, the brand has maintained its belief that well-designed outdoor equipment should be built to last, accompanying its owner on years of adventures rather than a single season.
Innovation, too, has always served a practical purpose. From pioneering waterproof technologies to developing performance fabrics that help wearers stay outdoors for longer, Berghaus has consistently focused on solving real problems rather than chasing trends.
Perhaps most importantly, the brand continues to champion the idea that the outdoors should be accessible to everyone. Whether it’s an ambitious mountain expedition, a weekend ramble or simply walking the dog through the local park, Berghaus believes the benefits of spending time outside shouldn’t be reserved for experienced adventurers alone.
The Big Wall collection reflects that same inclusive mindset.
Combining heritage styling with contemporary performance, it offers a reminder that great outdoor clothing doesn’t have to choose between technical capability and everyday wearability. Instead, it demonstrates why Berghaus has remained one of Britain’s defining outdoor brands for generations—creating clothing that feels just as relevant on today’s streets and trails as it did on the mountains that inspired its founders nearly six decades ago.
