Rohan - May Catalogue 2015

OUTDOOR & TRAVEL CLOTHING

MAY 2015 ISSUE

Here comes Summer

Go further, stay longer, travel lighter. Don’t miss a moment.

Summer protection Keeping you safe in the heat is just as important as protecting you in the cold. A relatively small increase in core body temperature is at best uncomfortable and at worst life threatening. For effective heat protection, the thinnest, lightest garments need to work hard in extreme conditions.

Rohan uses state-of-the-art technologies to protect you from harmful UV rays, keep you cool, discourage biting insects and even prevent microbial contamination.

The lightest, most packable clothing to keep you safe and comfortable anywhere in the world.

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DRESS FOR DINNER WITHOUT LETTING YOUR GUARD DOWN Smarter looks for BiteGuardTM anti-insect clothing.

18 EFFORTLESSLY COOL AND COMFORTABLE

Staying unflustered with technical gear disguised as stylish clothing.

INSECT REPELLENT THAT YOU WEAR Tough gear to keep you safe in demanding climates.

20 HOW TO AVOID OVER-PACKING

Pack like a professional.

LIVING THE HIGHLIFE Daniel Neilson in Ghana.

10 ROHAN DISTILLED

Fast and light with the Windshadow Jacket.

12 ROAMERS

Our best-selling women’s trousers for every day.

15 AIR CONDITIONING FROM ROHAN

The Aura Shirt – our lightest ever.

16 SUNDOWN WARMTH A hard-working fleece full of holes.

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22 LINEN YOU CAN LIVE IN

Travel the world without looking like you’ve been dragged around it.

24 TRAVEL ASSURANCE

Luggage and packing systems for a trip anywhere in the world.

26 PERFORMANCE MEETS CLASSIC STYLE

Tough, technical gear with effortless good looks.

28 WOMEN’S TRAVEL ESSENTIALS WITH HIDDEN TECHNOLOGY

All day comfort and protection in simple, understated styles.

30 HOW TO BUY

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Pictured above: Men’s Fenland Shirt Short Sleeve (03894) £39 – see page 14. Women’s Coastline Jacket (03935) £59 – see rohan.co.uk, Progress Polo (03585) £46 – see page 28, Crossover Trousers (03866) £65 – see rohan.co.uk Cover: Men’s Gridlock Henley (03879) £43, Convey Shorts (03871) £39, Ecco Offroad Lite Sandals (03662) £85 – see rohan.co.uk.

Women’s Superfine Merino Union Henley (03886) £55 – see rohan.co.uk, Tangier Trousers (03569) £70 – see page 18, Ecco Cruise Sonora Sandals (03927) £75 – see rohan.co.uk

Dress for dinner without letting your guard down.

If there’s one thing that’s sure to ruin the ambience of al fresco dining, it’s an unwelcome visit from mosquitoes or midges. This problem is now solved. New for 2015, we have designed a range of clothing that is smart enough for dinner almost anywhere and features our proven insect repellent treatment, BiteGuard.TM

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BITEGUARD

TM

PROTECTION

The men’s Sentry Trousers and Shirt, and women’s Tian Shirt and Trousers bring together everything we know about protection in the heat with versatile good looks. The fabrics aren’t just lightweight and tough, they’re also treated with our proven BiteGuardTM insect repellent treatment, provide a high level of sun protection and quickly wick away moisture.

The big change this season is that traditionally BiteGuardTM anti-insect treatment has been reserved for garments with all the features you need for rugged, hot and humid trekking – you can still find these on page 7.

Experience however tells us that you don’t just need protection in wild looking places. Unfriendly biting locals can be found almost anywhere.

Men’s

Women’s

Sentry Shirt

Tian Shirt

Combining the highest specification moisture wicking and insect repellent BiteGuardTM in a cotton-feel fabric.

A stylish yet protective travel shirt in print or plain styles.

Colours: Cargo Check (above) and Ionian Sea Check (left) Code: 03890 £65

Colours: Teal Green Print (above) and Sea Coral Plain (left) Codes: Teal Green Print 03897, Sea Coral Plain 03943 £57

Sentry Trousers

Tian Trousers

Lightweight, durable and protective trousers in a classic jean style cut.

Relaxed, casual travel trousers with proven BiteGuardTM protection.

Colours: Charred Black (above) and Oyster (left) Code: 03864 £65

Colours: French Blue Print (above) and Black Plain (left) Codes: French Blue Print 03868, Black Plain 03942 £65

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BITEGUARD

TM

PROTECTION

Insect repellent that you wear Remarkable protection.

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Rohan is your passport to adventure, anywhere in the world. And protecting you in hot climates is just as challenging as protecting you in the cold.

That’s why this Rohan clothing features hidden performance and sophisticated synthetic fabrics that will help to keep

you cool, comfortable, sweet smelling and safe from biting insects. And design details are there to subtly make life easier.

Wherever practical, there are hidden security pockets, just the right size for some credit cards and a little stash of cash.

You’ll even find a hanging loop

MEN’S

and DryloopsTM in the Frontier Shirts so you can hang them to dry wherever you are.

And because Rohan style is understated, it allows you to fit in rather than stand out.

Always keeping you protected and comfortable, it simply improves your journey every day, no matter how wild and rugged the world is that you are passing through. This page features our core trekking kit for the most demanding environments in the world.

No other clothing is as protective, well designed or comfortable. Everything here features BiteGuard,TM our anti-insect treatment, Dynamic Moisture ControlTM to wick moisture from the body,

Protecting you in the heat is just as important as protecting you in the cold. and technical yarns designed to move heat away from the skin. All these fabrics will give excellent protection from the sun’s UV rays and you will find plenty of deep, well thought-out pockets including zipped secure ones and hidden ones. Men’s and women’s Trailblazers feature just the right amount of stretch for active moments, are wind resistant, lightweight and incredibly tough.

And the shirts may have a classic adventurer style but the fabrics are cutting edge – lightweight, packable and with no need for a travel iron.

WOMEN’S

Men’s Frontier Shirt Long Sleeve

Women’s Sanctuary Shirt Long Sleeve

Colours: Cargo (above), Dusky Blue (left) and Sandstone Code: 03889 £65

Colours: Corn Yellow Check (above), Chalk White (left) and Dusky Blue Check Code: 03896 £65

Men’s Frontier Shirt Short Sleeve

Women’s Sanctuary Shirt Short Sleeve

Colours: Dusky Blue (above) and Sandstone Code: 03893 £59

Colour: Chalk White Code: 03900 £55

Men’s Trailblazers Convertible

Women’s Trailblazers Convertible

Colour: Cargo Code: 03591 £89

Colour: Cargo Code: 03599 £89

Men’s Trailblazers

Women’s Trailblazers

Colours: Graphite (above), Sandstone (left) and Cargo Code: 03598 £79

Colours: Asphalt (above) and Cargo (left) Code: 03603 £79

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Time Out Accra editor Daniel Neilson is a regular visitor to Ghana. The challenge is to stay as smartly dressed as the Ghanaians for business in 35-degree heat, while also fending off mosquitoes.

6.30am. ELMINA, GHANA. A great crowd has been assembling on the bridge for an hour now. Some climb on to the edge of the structure itself, legs dangling seaward. Others take their chores to pass the time; nets are mended, babies fed, buckets cleaned, deals made. The hundreds assembled on the small road bridge were there yesterday and they’ll be there tomorrow. They’re counting the fishing boats back in as they do every morning in Elmina, a fishing town 150km west of Accra, Ghana.

Out of the morning mist, one colourfully painted boat parts the calm waves, ducks under the bridge to the harbour. Life begins to pick up pace. Another painted in the colours of the Argentinian flag follows. Two back in. Then more appear, dozens and dozens of long, battered wooden boats chug into view. On each open canoe are about 20 sailors and fishermen, most wearing bright football jerseys.

Chelsea and Barcelona shirts dominate, but I pick out a few oddities: Nottingham Forest and Scunthorpe United.

I make my way dockside and into the hugger-mugger market place.

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large stainless steel pots, cedis change hands, jokes are made, arguments ensue, kids run around and the thermometer hits 32°C. I’ve been a travel journalist for more than a decade and I’ve never seen a more colourful sight than Elmina’s morning fish market.

I’ve been coming to Ghana for five years now as the editor of Time Out Accra, an annual printed guide and website. It’s a thrilling place to cover – boisterous and endlessly surprising, but also hot, really, really hot. My most recent trip was the first along the West Coast to Cape Coast, a lively university town, to Takoradi-Sekondi where the oil workers head, and back through Elmina, my new favourite place in the world.

On the return journey to a meeting with the General Manager of a new five-star hotel in the city, I’ve time for a bit of nature along the, frankly vertiginous, Canopy Walkway in Kakum National Park.

High in the tree cover of this tropical rainforest I can hear the occasional monkey over the screams from excitable school children, but the forest elephants prefer not to be around this series of

walkways. The birdlife is less discerning. Some 266 species have been counted here. It’s a fun diversion, but time to return to Accra. The temperature is pushing 38°C and the air-conditioned car is a relief.

Visiting Ghana is not without its challenges, especially when it comes to packing. Firstly, it’s hot.

Average high temperatures remain a steady 27–31°C, and I’ve never known it less than that. A light waterproof is also essential as I hit at least one lively storm each visit.

The Elite II Jacket has my name on it, and in Scarlet of course – Ghana is a colourful place.

The second challenge is that Ghana is in a malarial zone.

Avoidance is always the best bet against mosquito bites. Covering up is the most effective way to avoid mozzies (I take malaria tablets too), especially at dawn and dusk when the little blighters are most active.

I pack Rohan clothing with BiteGuard,TM it’s proven to reduce mosquito bites by up to 97%. My favourites are the classically styled Frontier Shirt and the smarter Sentry Shirt and Trousers. The treatment, which is recommended

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Living the highlife

by the World Health Organisation, lasts at least 70 washes.

The Ghanaians are a smart, stylish bunch. When I’m meeting hotel managers, tech entrepreneurs or even Ghana’s music stars, they’re always immaculately dressed with pristine pressed shirts and smart trousers. Rohan effortlessly ticks this box with gear like the Worldview Shirt which has UPF 40+ sun protection and wicks moisture well. Add in the zipped security pocket featured in the Maroc Jacket, and Rohan is a bit of a no-brainer when travelling to these hot, sultry places.

Back in Accra, I met the General Manager of one of the many new swish hotels springing up across the capital and had a

world-class meal at the Nobuinspired Santoku, but now it’s time to head out into the night to hunt down my real passion: seeing Ghana’s unique highlife music live.

Highlife occasionally feels like a continuation of the horn-blasts, shouts of stallholders and general hum of the streets of Accra. The frenetic, polyrhythmic, slightly discordant charms of Ghana’s trademark genre could only have emerged from this city. The origins of the music are the big band sound, melded with Caribbean Tropicana, and traditional Ghanaian music.

At +233, a wonderful music venue and one of the few celebrating highlife, I see legendary singer and guitarist Gyedu Blay Amolley.

It’s a highlight of the trip. But it’s

‘I pack Rohan clothing with BiteGuard,TM it’s proven to reduce mosquito bites by up to 97%.’

also a trip that includes a midnight boxing bout at the National Stadium, some souvenir buying (well haggling) at the Arts Market, the development of a mild obsession with the grilled fish tilapia accompanied with heart-stoppingly hot sauce and a meeting with football legend Marcel Desailly.

But mostly it involved many cold beers on hot streets full of people with big hearts and big smiles.

Daniel recommends Elite II Jacket – rohan.co.uk Frontier Shirt – page 7 Microgrid Stowaway Zip – page 17 Maroc Jacket – page 22 Ultra Silver T – rohan.co.uk Sentry Trousers – page 5 Trailblazers Convertible – page 7 Outrider Cap – rohan.co.uk

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The Windshadow Jacket.

Rohan distilled.

LIGHTWEIGHT PROTECTION

Men’s Windshadow Jacket Colours: Graphite (above) and Ultramarine (left) Code: 03857 £95

Men’s Element V Colours: Sandstone (above) and Summer Grey Code: 03594 £35

Men’s Element T Colours: Summer Grey Stripe (above), Red Umber Stripe, French Blue, Watermelon, Deep Wave, Sandstone and White Code: 03593 £29

It’s whisper thin, incredibly lightweight and packs away to next to nothing into its own Packpocket.™ The fabric is a cutting edge polyamide, and despite its appearance, is incredibly tough. It is ultra-breathable, highly wind resistant, and its water repellent coating will keep a rain shower at bay.

Stripping weight out of clothing is simple, retaining performance and durability is where the skill comes in. Rohan have been making lightweight gear from the very start and, of course, it’s all very packable and quick drying.

The real benefit though can’t be accurately measured. That’s because the greatest thing about lightweight Rohan gear is how it feels when you’re moving quickly and quietly through your world – light, unencumbered and free.

Men’s Outrider Shorts Colour: Graphite Code: 03579 £62

Women’s Windshadow Jacket Colour: Violet Code: 03860 £95

Women’s Essence T Short Sleeve Colours: Apple (above), French Blue, Violet and White Code: 03595 £29

Women’s Pacer Capris Colours: Ink (above) and Limestone (left) Code: 03565 £65

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Mondays. Tuesdays. Workdays.

Rest days. Wednesdays. Thursdays.

Rainy days. Sunny days.

In-between days. Fridays. Saturdays.

Sundays. Travel days. Golf days.

On the hill days. Off the hill days.

365 days.

Roamers Our best-selling women’s trousers

There’s a very good reason that every year Roamers are our best-selling women’s walking and trekking trousers. They are not only perfect for walking and trekking, but they’re ideal for just about every outdoor activity you can think of. Their popularity can be summed up in one word; versatility.

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Technical, hard-working walking and trekking trousers that may well be the most comfortable trousers you will ever wear. Roamers sit on the natural waistline and the fabric blends stretchy, supple fibres with a super tough polyamide.

The result is highly breathable and lightweight trousers that are ready to take on anything.

As you might expect, they have two zipped security pockets – just big enough for a few essentials. And a logical next step for the warmer months and hot climate trekking was to design Roamer Shorts – here’s hoping for the long hot summer of 2015.

Women’s Roamers

Women’s Dry Roamers

Technical, hard-working walking trousers that are perfectly suited to the everyday.

Highly breathable waterproofs that look and feel just like regular walking trousers.

Colours: Conifer (shown), Black, Deep Navy and Potters Clay Code: 03234 £68

Colours: Deep Navy (shown) and Black Code: 03437 £98

Women’s Roamer Shorts Comfortable, versatile shorts for walking, travel and active wear.

Colours: Potters Clay (shown) and Deep Navy Code: 03876 £55

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TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE

Good looks with stealth tech.

Cotton meets polyester.

Comfort with performance.

Travel or the everyday.

Men’s Fenland Shirt Long Sleeve Colours: Atlantic Green Check (above), French Blue Check and Ionian Sea Check Code: 03891 £47

Men’s Fusion Shorts Colours: Potters Clay (above) and Shale Blue Code: 03583 £47

Men’s Fenland Shirt Short Sleeve Colours: Dusky Blue Check (above), Apple Check (left) and Blue Tide Check Code: 03894 £39

Because living life to the full can mean everything from hiking in the High Atlas to eating out in smart restaurants, Rohan gear is designed to tackle just about anything, pretty much anywhere.

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will allow you to travel the world with only your hand luggage. Like all Rohan, it is light, packable, quick drying, versatile and protective.

Technology is hidden behind good looks, which means you can fit in and stay perfectly comfortable no matter where your journey is taking you.

Men’s Fusions Colours: Shale Blue (above), Indian Ink (left) and Potters Clay Code: 03571 £57

AURA SHIRTS

NEW

Air conditioning from Rohan.

Weighing in at only 110 grams the Aura Shirt is our lightest, most packable shirt ever. If you forget you have it on, just pop a pack of Tic Tacs in the hidden passport sized chest pocket.

The Aura Shirt is the lightest performance shirt it’s possible to make without compromise.

It’s tough, fast drying, protective, ultra-lightweight and packs away to next to nothing. It’s not about numbers and lists though, it’s about how you feel. Gear like this breathes more, gives you more freedom of movement and just feels great to wear. One of the things that comes with experience is the ability to recognise when enough is enough.

Travelling with no more than you really need gives greater freedom. Free from baggage handlers, hotel laundries and heavy packs, you can move fast and light, unencumbered and uncluttered. And this really does affect how much pleasure your adventure will bring. It’s the gentle art of having everything you need and nothing you don’t.

The Aura Shirt has this Rohan philosophy condensed into one high performance, great looking shirt.

NEW Men’s Aura Shirt Short Sleeve The lightest shirt in our range – sun protective and antibacterial.

Colours: Cirrus Check (above), French Blue Check and Shale Blue Check Code: 03376 £55

NEW Men’s Aura Shirt Long Sleeve A versatile travel shirt for hot and humid climates.

Colour: French Blue Check (below) Code: 03933 £62

Men’s Consignment Shorts Rugged, lightweight shorts for trekking or adventurous travel.

Colours: Cargo (below) and Graphite Code: 03872 £57

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World-wise travellers aren’t fooled by the heat of the day in dry and tropical climates – there is always a need for sundown warmth in the evening.

Sundown Warmth The more air a fabric can trap, the more efficiently it insulates.

Our Microgrid and Microrib fleece fabrics work far harder than a normal fleece because they trap more air, preventing the loss of heat from your body.

A less dense fabric also means better packability, better wicking, less weight and faster drying. This fabric is the secret behind our best-selling fleeces.

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With a class leading warmthto-weight ratio, Microgrids or Microribs are perfect as a jacket or pullover for active pursuits and equally good as an extra warmth layer for colder or less active moments like sundown in the tropics. It turns out that the best way to stay warm is to wear a fleece full of holes.

And every year the choice of tops from this fabric grows.

These tops are not only supremely comfortable technical mid layers. There’s also something about the simple styling and the soft drape of the fabric that makes them perfect for everyday casual wear. And because they are a tad smarter than your average fleece, you won’t feel out of place at the end of the day if the dress code moves up a notch or two.

MICROGRID RANGE

Men’s

Perfect as a layering piece all year round, this fabric is soft, quick drying and amazingly packable. The Microgrid Stowaway Jacket is one of our best-selling men’s fleeces and boasts an unbeatable warmth-to-weight ratio alongside classic outdoor looks.

Women’s

Perfect as a technical mid-layer in spring and ideal as sundown warmth for summer, these Microgrid tops prove that you don’t need to look like you’re dressed to battle the elements just because you’re heading out into the wilds.

Simple good looks hide a serious piece of kit.

French Blue Marl

Woad Blue Marl

Men’s Microgrid Stowaway Jacket

Women’s Microgrid Stowaway Jacket

Features include quick drying elasticated trims, thumb loops and a zipped chest pocket that doubles as an integrated Packpocket.TM

The versatility of a full-length zip with all the qualities of Microgrid – light, warm, packable and great looking for the everyday.

Code: 03322 £70

Code: 03191 £70

French Blue

Men’s Microgrid Stowaway Zip A deep venting zip helps to keep this super functional top even cooler at the most active times.

The classic, sporty outdoor all-rounder.

Violet

Code: 03722 £60

Fired Brick

Cargo Marl

Cirrus Grey Marl

Men’s Microrib Jumper Looks like a simple, smart pullover yet works like a great technical fleece.

Performance in disguise – a classic Rohan idea.

Scarlet Red

French Blue Marl

Women’s Microgrid Stowaway Zip A high-performance pullover that has a flattering fit and a carefully placed zip pocket above the hip.

Code: 03725 £60

Code: 03589 £48

Berry Red

Cirrus Grey

Sea Coral

Apple

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HOT CLIMATE PROTECTION

Keeping cool and comfortable never looked so effortless.

The new Pinpoint T and Tangier Trousers are perfect for keeping cool and unflustered, whether you’re heading for hot and humid climates or just out exploring under Britain’s midday sun.

Technical clothing disguised as a stylish outfit.

The Pinpoint T is a lot cleverer than it looks. DryknitTM fabric with Dynamic Moisture ControlTM quickly moves heat and moisture away from your skin, keeping you comfortable no matter how hard you’re working and how challenging the climate. Like all Rohan clothing it’s lightweight, dries in a flash and needs little or no ironing. The Tangier Trousers are classic slim-fit, ankle length trousers made from sun protective, stretchy, technical fabric. They have a zipped security pocket tucked away in the rear yoke seam, one hook and loop closure ticket pocket and four more standard pockets.

They are perfect for British hillwalking in the sunnier months and ideal for trekking and travelling in warmer climates. And if you feel like flashing a little bit of calf, check out the Capris.

Women’s Tangier Trousers

Women’s Pinpoint T

NEW Women’s Tangier Capris

Classic slim-fit, ankle length Rohan trousers for travel and every day.

A technical base layer that looks like a stylish top.

Perfect for warm weather travel and everyday summer wear.

Colours: Eggshell Blue (above) and French Blue (top) Code: 03569 £70

Colours: Chalk White Print (above) and Dusky Blue Print (top) Code: 03885 £35

Colours: Blue Haze (above) and French Blue Code: 03867 £59

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Some clothing is clever enough to cut it in the city as well as the world’s wild places.

Men’s Goas and the Equator Shirt may be ultra-lightweight but they are also heavy duty.

They offer excellent protection from the sun and both actively wick moisture away from your body, keeping you cool in the heat or on the most active days.

They both pack away tiny and dry in a fraction of the time of their cotton competition, while their synthetic fibres help creases to drop out as soon as you get on the move.

Between the trousers and the shirt there are no less than four secure pockets.

The Equator Shirt is also treated with our Anti Odour SilverTM technology to keep you smelling sweeter for longer.

Perfect for globetrotting weight-watchers, Goa Trousers and Equator Shirts tick all the boxes for hot, dry and tropical climates.

Men’s Equator Shirt Long Sleeve

Men’s Goas

Men’s Equator Shirt Short Sleeve

Technical, hot weather shirt.

The essential high wicking tropical-weight travel trousers.

The perfect choice for the hottest and most humid conditions.

Colours: Storm Cloud (above) and Sandstone (top right) Code: 03865 £49

Colours: Red Umber Check (above) and Dusky Blue Check (top right) Code: 03892 £49

Colours: French Blue Check (above), Atlantic Green Check (top left) and Original Grey Check Code: 03622 £57

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TAKE LESS, DO MORE

How to avoid

Whether you’re heading off to the wilds of Burma or the beaches of Cornwall this summer, you don’t want to be laden down with lots of stuff you won’t actually use or which doesn’t do the job you need it to. Whatever your destination, it’s always easy to over-pack, but a bit of planning ahead plus these six simple strategies will help you to streamline your luggage and make sure every item pulls its weight.

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Whatever the reason for a trip, it’s all too easy to take too much stuff. At one time or another, most of us have probably unpacked our bags on our return from foreign shores and wondered: ‘Why did I think I’d need that?’ Nobody wants to be overburdened with unnecessary clothing that never gets used, so it pays to implement a few strategies to make sure every item in your bag pulls its weight and you’re not left buckling at the knees when you grab your luggage from the airport carousel.

1. Layers over bulk.

Layers are versatile and allow you to deal with every weather change a day may throw at you. Base layers, T-shirts and lightweight fleeces take up less space than coats and jumpers and can also be easily stashed in a day sack when you’re out and about. Opt for items that fold away easily and provide warmth and alternatives for different conditions. Focus on items that you know you’ll definitely be using and don’t waste space on things that you think might just come in handy. Base layers and T-shirts can also be folded around your underwear, before being rolled up and packed into your socks to create a space-saving bundle.

2. Know your limits.

Even if you’re going away for an extended period of time, pack no more than one week’s worth of clothes. More than that and your bags are going to become pretty cumbersome. Make realistic decisions about what you’re likely to wear in the course of a typical week – focusing on what you’re planning to do and the clothes you’ll be using.

Then give priority to those items that can be washed easily, either by hand or in a machine – depending on where you’ll be staying and the facilities available. It’s a good plan to make a list of what you think you need, lay out those items on the floor or on a bed and then be ruthless about removing anything that isn’t really necessary.

3. Modern arts.

Many of us probably have a favourite T-shirt or two. But while cotton items are fine for lounging around the house, they have their limits when travelling. In hot or damp climates they can become waterlogged within a matter of minutes and they also take up more space in your bags than items made from more specialist fabrics. These days, there are innovative options that are not only quick drying, but which also help moisture to evaporate more effectively and pack down into a more compact space.

‘Layers are versatile and allow you to deal with every weather change a day may throw at you.’

You don’t have to sacrifice the practicalities and look of a T-shirt or polo shirt, but packing a few made of a modern fabric will provide more alternatives.

4. Keep it simple.

Opt for an uncomplicated colour palette. By doing so, you’ll make sure most of the items you have will match each other and provide you with a number of alternatives, regardless of how diverse your programme of activities might be.

If everything matches, then those three pairs of trousers and three shirts will yield nine different outfits. Greys, blues and earth tones are all multi-faceted colour choices.

Darker shades are more forgiving with marks, while lighter, more neutral colours won’t absorb heat so readily in hot climates.

5. Select all-rounders.

Make a list of all the things you’re likely to be doing while you’re away.

While you’re about it, take a look at the long-range weather forecast and factor your findings into your plans.

Chances are that your itinerary will include a variety of different activities and at least some of your clothes can be used for most of them. If you have a pair of trousers

or polo shirt that can do equally well for a cross-country hike, city tour or restaurant meal, then make sure they’re in your bag. Good quality merino items are also an option.

Relatively lightweight, they have the advantage of being adaptable to both hot and cold conditions. They can also deal with a lot of wear while staying odour resistant.

6. Think big.

Wearing your bulkiest items will free up space in your luggage. This applies in particular to items such as shoes and coats. Try to wear your heaviest shoes for travelling. Any other pairs – and take as few as possible – can be packed away and filled up with items such as socks, underwear or electronic chargers to make optimum use of the space within them. If you’re going somewhere you’re expecting rain, try to make sure beforehand that your waterproof does the job you’re expecting it to. There’s nothing worse than getting caught in a storm and realising that water’s creeping in through the seams of your outer layer. With coats and shoes in particular, try to think less about your initial outlay and more about the cost per wear – better quality kit tends to pay for itself in the long run.

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NEW Men’s Maroc Jacket Colour: French Blue Code: 03563 £145

NEW Men’s Zephyr Shirt Colours: Dove White (above) and Indian Ink Code: 03372 £53

All the cool, classic comfort of linen without looking like an unmade bed.

Crease resistant, durable, quick drying and supremely comfortable; Rohan Linen PlusTM is linen you can live in. Clever synthetic fabrics blended with natural linen mean you can look as good when you arrive as when you left.

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NEW Men’s Maroc Trousers Colour: French Blue Code: 03366 £68

Technical travel clothing doesn’t need to look like technical travel clothing.

Simple looks, secure pockets and easycare fabrics all do the trick – performance hidden behind style. Rohan Linen PlusTM fabric brings the Men’s Maroc Jacket, Zephyr Shirt and Maroc Trousers to life.

It’s a cinch to look after, is very durable and only crumples slightly in a gentle attractive way without crossing into the world of unsightly creasing.

LINEN YOU CAN LIVE IN

Everyone loves the charm of classic linen but not many of us can carry off the ‘dragged through a hedge backwards’ look. Traditional linen yarn with technical fibres creates a unique fabric with the look and feel of linen yet with real world practicality. The Linen PlusTM range has been a proven favourite amongst Rohan customers for many years.

It was originally designed for people who loved rugged travel but wanted to avoid the backpacker look. The surprise is that it has also turned out to be favourite workwear for everyone who is lucky enough to avoid starched collars.

Linen has always been popular for dry climate travel – it’s soft and refreshingly cool and comfortable next to the skin.

Unfortunately, natural linen doesn’t really cut it. It’s not particularly durable and wrinkles as soon as you look at it. Linen PlusTM solves both problems and the result is astonishing. It is incredibly durable, resists creases and washes and dries easily.

The women’s Malay Jacket, Shirt and Top, combined with the Tunis Trousers are the perfect choice for summer trips and travel. They’re comfy for the long haul, yet smart enough to fit the bill in a decent restaurant.

Women’s Malay Dress Colour: French Blue Code: 03878 £79

Oyster Stripe

Women’s Malay Jacket

Women’s Malay Shirt

Women’s Malay Top

Women’s Tunis Trousers

Colours: Oyster Stripe (above) and French Blue Code: 03859 £97

Colours: French Blue (above) and White (top left) Code: 03898 £55

Colours: White (above) and Red Umber (top right) Code: 03899 £49

Colours: Oyster (above and top left) and French Blue (top right) Code: 03574 £70

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LUGGAGE AND ACCESSORIES

Travel assurance Eagle Creek and Rohan have everything you need for a trip anywhere in the world – all in one very neat package. And Pack-It® folders and cubes offer an easy way to keep organised whilst getting the most kit in and keeping it as neat as possible.

Rohan Freelance 40

Eagle Creek Gear Hauler

Eagle Creek Load WarriorTM 28

A smart yet tough, super-versatile, 40 litre capacity carry-on bag.

Can be carried as a shoulder bag, a case or a rucksack.

A lightweight, versatile carry-on with 48 litre capacity that converts to a backpack for short adventures.

This wheeled duffel is perfect for adventurous travel and lugging serious loads of gear. It has a capacity of 67 litres expanding to 73 litres.

Colour: Black/Dark Shadow/Ultramarine Code: 03349 £120

Rohan Stowaway Duffle 30 Light enough to take anywhere, this compact 30 litre duffle bag offers handy extra capacity – whenever you need it.

Colours: Black Rose (shown) and Dark Shadow Code: 03013 £30

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Colour: Stone Grey Code: 03938 £130 Available online, by mail order and in selected Rohan shops.

Colours: Slate Blue (shown) and Black Code: 03393 £200 Black available online, by mail order and in selected Rohan shops.

Rohan Stowaway Daypack 20

Rohan Pack Cell 20

An ultra-light, 20 litre capacity packaway rucksack designed specifically for the independent traveller.

Lightweight, packable and amazingly durable – a 20 litre capacity stuff sack for the discerning minimalist.

Colours: Chilli Pepper (shown), Dark Shadow and Ultramarine Code: 03014 £35

Colour: Chilli Pepper Code: 03226 £10 Also available in Pack Cell 12, Pack Cell 5 and Pack Cell 2 – see rohan.co.uk for details

Now open

Rohan Covent Garden now has a whole floor dedicated to Eagle Creek.

It’s the largest range of Eagle Creek luggage and packing systems on show anywhere in the UK.

Eagle Creek Zip Stash

Eagle Creek Pack-ItTM Quick Trip

A pocket-sized zipped pouch for credit cards and folded notes, featuring two internal mesh dividers and a key ring attachment loop.

A compact duffle-style toiletry bag that’s perfect for adventurous travel or a weekend away.

Colour: Mantis Green Code: 03660 £11

Colours: Red Fire (shown) and Black Code: 03653 £15

Eagle Creek Pack-ItTM Specter On Board An ultra-lightweight toiletry bag with multiple organiser pockets and a swivel hook for easy hanging and access.

Colour: Brilliant Blue (shown left) Code: 03659 £35 Available online, by mail order and in selected Rohan shops.

Eagle Creek Pack-ItTM Cube

Eagle Creek Pack-ItTM Clean Dirty Cube

A collection of travel organisers designed to keep your clothing and accessories neat, protected and easily accessible. 10.5 litre capacity is the perfect size for fleeces, trousers, T-shirts or shorts.

Ingenious two compartment packing cubes. One side is breathable, the other is water repellent to control odours and keep moisture in or out. 10.5 litre capacity.

Colours: Blue Sea (shown above left), Black and Red Fire Code: 03648 £12

Eagle Creek Pack-ItTM Half Cube 5 litre size – for socks, underwear and small accessories.

Colours: Red Fire (shown above centre) and Black Code: 03647 £11

Colours: Black (shown above left) and Blue Sea Code: 03937 £22

Eagle Creek Pack-ItTM Clean Dirty Half Cube Great for separating dirty clothes from clean. Perfect for a damp bathing suit or gym clothes, or simply to provide even more organisation. 5 litre capacity.

Colours: Blue Sea (shown above right) and Black Code: 03936 £18

Eagle Creek Pack-ItTM Quarter Cube 1.2 litre capacity – perfect for small accessories.

Colours: Black (shown above right) and Red Fire Code: 03646 £9

You can see the full range online at rohan.co.uk and there’s a great selection in our shops.

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Performance meets

classic style Sometimes it’s good to zig when everyone else is zagging. Instead of making tough travel gear feel tough, it could be soft.

And how about easy effortless style rather than combat looks with patch pockets, old tent fabric and too many zips.

MEN’S TAILORED

Men’s Journal Jacket Colours: Shale Rock (above) and Potters Clay (far left) Code: 03635 £125

City protection inspired by the wild places, or urban clothing for adventure? Whichever way you approach it, meshing ‘technical’ with ‘easy to wear’ means more versatile performance gear. And applying the lessons learned creating clothing for the world’s wildest places to urban clothing goes back a long way at Rohan.

It’s one of the things that makes us unique. Just because a shirt, jacket or a pair of chinos is destined to live in town, there is no good reason why it shouldn’t share all the benefits of outdoor performance clothing. Shouldn’t all trousers be wind resistant with secure pockets? Wouldn’t jeans make more sense if they were easycare, less bulky and more comfortable? Wouldn’t

Relaxed, technical and impeccably tailored, our Journal Jacket is the perfect travelling companion.

Men’s Worldview Shirt Long Sleeve Colours: French Blue Stripe (above), Ionian Sea Gingham (left), Foxglove Stripe and Scarlet Gingham Code: 03273 £65

shirts be better if they wicked away perspiration, dried faster and needed little or no ironing?

And if all the clothing you needed for a week away working in a foreign city packed neatly into your hand luggage, wouldn’t airports become much more palatable? We think the answers are pretty obvious. We’re just surprised that so few other clothing designers share our reasoning. Rohan clothing is liberating; it is light, breathable, packable, good looking and easy to care for. It will keep you protected and comfortable, whether you’re heading for cities of glass and steel or mountains of rock and ice; wherever you make your world.

Men’s Worldview Shirt Short Sleeve Colours: Dark Iris Gingham (above) and Apple Gingham (top left) Code: 03284 £57

Men’s Grand Tour Chinos Colours: Indigo (above), Berry Red (far left) and Pebble (above left) Code: 03734 £68

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WOMEN’S TRAVEL CLASSICS

Wardrobe essentials with hidden technology.

Just because travelling can be unpredictable and complicated at times, it doesn’t mean your clothes need to be. Good design is simple. It isn’t about how technical something looks. It’s about creating everything you need for all-day comfort and protection, with as little fuss as possible.

When you choose Rohan as a travelling companion you are relying on over forty years of experience. This wisdom is distilled into hardworking adventure kit that is stylish and decluttered. It’s clothing you can wear all of the time, whether on wild adventures or for times that demand less effort. Nowhere is this clearer than the classic styling of wardrobe essentials.

The Thai Trousers give an air of effortless calm with their subtle muted tones and a soft silk look and feel. And it’s certainly easier to relax, wearing fabric that quickly transfers moisture and heat away from the body, and knowing that you’re protected from the sun’s UV rays. Team them with any of the tops here and you are well on the way to a versatile kit list that’s perfect for hot, dry climates and humid adventure travel.

Women’s Serene Top

Women’s Thai Trousers

Women’s Serene Vest

Women’s Progress Polo

Colour: Red Umber (above) Code: 03597 £33

Colours: Chambray Blue Marl (above) and Oyster Marl (right) Code: 03869 £59

Colours: French Blue (above) and Eggshell Blue (right) Code: 03908 £29

Colours: Violet (above) Sea Coral (top), Reef Blue and French Blue Code: 03585 £46

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HOW TO ORDER

There’s stacks more to choose from in-store and online.

We would love to show you everything we make but that’s virtually impossible in print. You will, however, find it all at rohan.co.uk and, of course, with over 50 shops around the country it’s easy to see for yourself just how light and comfortable all our gear really is.

HOW TO ORDER:

FOUR WAYS TO BUY

Whether you’re at home, on the move, or in a far corner of the world, Rohan is always easy to find.

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You can view the entire range with easy and totally secure ordering. You’ll also be able to read about all the relevant technologies for each product and there’s a detailed list of features and benefits.

While you’re there, why not check out the Rohan Souk – the best place to grab the biggest bargains. You can also sign up for our email newsletter which ensures you’re the first to hear about all the latest news and offers. And you’ll also find Rohantime, a forum to share ideas and opinions with other enthusiastic Rohan wearers.

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FIND A STORE

We have over 50 shops – to find your nearest one and check opening times, visit rohan.co.uk or give our Customer Service Team a call.

Whichever shop you choose to visit, you’re guaranteed a warm welcome and great advice.

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BY POST

If you prefer to place your order by post, give our Customer Service Team a call and they will post you an order form. Alternatively, go online to the Customer Service section where you can download the form.

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You can place your telephone order with us 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Calls are free from a BT landline. Call costs from a mobile or networks other than BT may vary.

CUSTOMER SERVICES 0800 840 1411 If you need help and advice, you can ring our Customer Service Team between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday (or 24 hour answerphone). Or, if you prefer, you can email us at post@rohan.co.uk Here at Rohan, we take customer service very seriously. That’s why we’ve got a fully-staffed Customer Service Department – and we’re here to help. So, if you’re not quite sure, give us a call.

We absolutely do our best to delight you with our service. If we haven’t, please let us know.

It’s the only way we’ll get better.

Find your nearest store

DELIVERY Our standard charge is £4.95 to mainland UK addresses; you should have your parcel within three working days. Please call for a price or check online if you need next-day or worldwide delivery. Alternatively, we also offer a Deliver to Store service. You can pick your order up from any Rohan store with no delivery charge. Someone from the shop will give you a call when it’s ready for collection.

RETURNS OR EXCHANGES Please package the clothes carefully and include your exchange/new order form which came with your original delivery. Use recorded delivery or something similar. If it’s more convenient, take them into your local shop.

OUR GUARANTEE Rohan products are designed and manufactured to be as functional, comfortable and durable as we know how. If for any reason they don’t live up to your expectations, we will be amazed, disappointed and keen to know why. We will then offer you a replacement, a refund or a repair. Damage from wear and tear will be repaired for a reasonable charge.

OUR TRENTHAM SHOP HAS MOVED… but not far! We have gone from Unit 30 to Unit 208. Their new telephone number is: 01782 646553

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Order by post

Order by phone 0800 840 1412

STORE INFORMATION

Our Stratford-upon-Avon shop has moved.

through the range. They head a team of well-travelled outdoor enthusiasts including deputy manager Craig, who is working alongside Steve and Justine.

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Our Stratford-upon-Avon shop has recently moved – you can now find us at 38 Sheep Street.

If you’ve not been to that area of Stratford before, it’s well worth a visit. Sheep Street is where you’ll find the independent traders and some great cafes and restaurants, so you get a great mix of interesting stores on one side and the best places to eat on the other. Another bonus is that on-street parking is only £1 for an hour, so that helps if you just want to pop in for a ‘Deliver to Store’. Sheep Street is also the main route between town and the Royal Shakespeare Company theatre, so it’s a great place to have dinner before a show or stop off for supper afterwards.

Samantha and Simon Wheeler are the new owners, and after working for and with Rohan for seventeen years, they are the perfect pair to guide anyone

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Everyday style with technology built in.

Classic style combined with technical performance is at the very heart of Rohan. You’ll see jeans and a polo worn together practically everywhere.

When they’re made from Rohan performance fabrics however, they don’t just fit in visually.

They become your passport to comfort and discovery anywhere in the world.

Men’s Stria Polo (right) A classic polo with technical benefits.

Everyday good looks combine with fast drying, high wicking performance.

Colours: Deep Wave Stripe (shown), Cirrus Grey Stripe and Scarlet Stripe Code: 03592 £39

Men’s Progress Polo (below) Filling the space between a T-shirt and a ‘proper’ shirt, this relaxed polo will fit the bill for most occasions.

Colours: Apple (shown), Quartz, Ultramarine and Watermelon Code: 03434 £46

Men’s Jeans Plus (right) The functional alternative to ordinary denim jeans: lighter, tougher and more comfortable.

Colours: Dark Denim (shown) and Mid Denim Code: 03573 £75