Cold Water, Warm Company

There is a particular sort of man who is delighted to be wet, cold and a long way from a phone signal. He has the right kit, keeps it simple, and treats a dawn paddle or a hard trail as the finest part of the week.

Posh outdoors is not about the most expensive gear; it is about competence worn lightly. Know the water, pack the flask, bring a friend, and say very little about it afterwards. The mountain does not care what you paid for your jacket.