Rohan - August Catalogue 2014 by Rohan

Outdoor & Travel Clothing

CONTENTS

4. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS Exploring the Jurassic Coast

34. COAST TO COURSE Accidental golf gear

12. MICROGRID FLEECE Keeping warm with a fleece full of holes

36. EVERYTHING YOU NEED. NOTHING YOU DON’T Understated style and complete versatility

16. EVERYWEAR Maximum versatility with minimum fuss 20. WATERPROOF PROTECTION Reliable waterproofs for unpredictable weather 24. BAGS The trousers that started a revolution 26. QUIETLY GETTING THE JOB DONE When a whisper is louder than a shout 28. HARD-WORKING CLOTHES Gear that works for outdoor professionals

38. COASTAL CRIME LORDS The 18th century smuggling crime wave 42. WOMEN’S PATHWAY CARDI A fleece that thinks it’s a woolly jumper 44. MEN’S STRIA POLO Wardrobe essentials reinvented with clever fabrics 46. JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND ON DARTMOOR WITH HF HOLIDAYS

30. JOHN MERRILL Walking the world 32. ROHAN BASE LAYERS The most important layer is next to your skin

Cover: Men’s Mountain Leader Jacket, Microgrid Stowaway Zip, Core Silver T and Uplanders, see page 7. Women’s Mountain Leader Jacket, Microgrid Stowaway Zip and Troggings, see page 8.

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DINOSAURS Dorset is home to the Jurassic Coast, England’s first natural World Heritage Site. It’s blessed with an abundance of unique geology, breathtaking coastal paths and even a ghost village that time forgot. WORDS

STEVE O’ROURKE

ast your mind adrift and ponder on the natural wonders of the world; visions of sweeping Grand Canyon vistas or the ultraviolet subterranean splendour of the Great Barrier Reef may bubble quickly to the surface. But a modest 95-mile stretch of East Devon and Dorset coastline sits amongst the better-known names as the proud recipient of England’s first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the same way that the Reef and Canyon teach us about our environment, so too does the Jurassic Coast. It offers a richly detailed geological walk through time, covering the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, spanning 185 million years and punctuated with significant fossil sites, that provide a glimpse into the history of life itself.  ROHAN.CO.UK | 5

The most rewarding way to explore this beautiful stretch of coastline is by putting your best foot forward. Hippocrates prescribed walking as “man’s best medicine,” and as the founding father of Western remedies, the acclaimed Greek physician and philosopher was certainly on the right path. Walking is one of life’s most simple pleasures, yet to so many it is relegated to a mere perfunctory process, bereft of pleasure and engagement. There’s something in the gentle rhythmic motion of putting one foot in front of the other that forges a natural bond with our surroundings – connecting us with the earth we are walking upon. To walk the Jurassic Coast is to take a stroll down Nature’s very own memory lane, where meandering coastal paths offer unique geology, an abundance of natural wildlife habitats and a scenic diversity in a class of its own. The eastern tip of the Jurassic journey begins with Old Harry Rocks at Handfast Point on the Isle of Purbeck. These striking chalk stacks date back 20,000 years and are a beautiful example of natural erosion. The chalk of Old Harry Rocks was once part of a long stretch between Purbeck and the Isle of Wight, but remained as a headland after large parts of this seam were eroded away.

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‘To walk the Jurassic Coast is to take a stroll down Nature’s very own memory lane, where meandering coastal paths offer unique geology.’ Legend has it that the rocks were named after infamous Poole pirate Harry Paye, who is said to have buried much of his ill-gotten gains in the surrounding areas. As you walk around the open grassland, keep an eye out for seasonal wildflowers – and if you’re particularly lucky, a rare glimpse of the bottlenose dolphins that can sometimes be seen playing around Old Harry. In contrast to the epic coastal views that Old Harry serves up with aplomb, a trip to Tyneham village is like walking straight into a picture-perfect recreation of wartime village life. Except this isn’t a recreation – Tyneham is a ‘ghost’ village that was commandeered by the Ministry of Defence in December 1943 for military training, and has been deserted ever since. The church and school provide excellent exhibitions, and the village itself makes for a great

NEW Men’s Mountain Leader Jacket

A waterproof shell for the trekker or hillwalker.

MEN’S CLASSIC WALKING

Colour: Ultramarine (shown right) £185; code: 03741

Men’s Microgrid Stowaway Zip

Our best-selling, versatile, lightweight fleece. Colours: Chilli Pepper Marl (shown right), Cobalt Marl and Golden Marl £60; code: 03722

Men’s Core Silver T Short Sleeve

Advanced technical base layer designed for the most active use. Colours: Charred Black Marl (shown right) and Cobalt Marl £36; code: 03754

NEW Men’s Uplanders

Our classic walking trousers, back by popular demand. Colour: Slate (shown right) £65; code: 03699

The right path Gently walking over the land is the only real way to get a true sense of a place. ROHAN.CO.UK | 7

WOMEN’S CLASSIC WALKING NEW Women’s Mountain Leader Jacket

Waterproof, breathable, comfy and tough.

Colour: Teal Green (shown left) £185; code: 03742

Women’s Microgrid Stowaway Zip

Versatile fleece in a great range of colours. Colours: Blue Jay (shown left), Acacia and Ruby Red £60; code: 03725

Women’s Troggings

Outdoor trousers with all the comfort of jogging bottoms. Colours: Black (shown left) and Moonlight Blue £57; code: 03099

Lulworth Cove Lulworth Cove sits near the village of West Lulworth, on the Jurassic Coast – the World Heritage Site in Dorset.

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‘The landscape along this stretch of Southern England is certainly rugged, but there’s a fragility to this coastline that requires vigilance and protection.’ ‘living museum’ that is testament to a time long since passed. It’s worth noting that this stretch of coast and the village itself lie within the Lulworth Army test range and are not open to the public all year-round. To check opening times please refer to www.dorsetforyou.com A mile-long track from Tyneham brings us to the edge of Worbarrow Bay and the start of the next coastal path that leads to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, the most famous names in the impressive Jurassic Coast lineup. The Cove is a picturesque horseshoe bay and one of the finest examples in the world. The unique shape is thanks to its narrow entrance, causing wave diffraction that has gradually eroded the coastline by the waves entering in an arced shape. Across the brow of the hill lies Durdle Door, a majestic limestone arch embedded deep into the Jurassic Coast. The formation has been likened to a sea serpent bending for a sip of water, and makes for a spectacular backdrop to a picnic on the gently sloping shingle beach. While in the Lulworth area, it’s well worth investigating the Fossil Forest where remains of tree stumps, dating back 135 million years, litter the landscape with their unusual ring-shaped rock formations. The trees became fossilised when they were gradually buried and coated in sediment, making for a unique addition to the Jurassic Coast. ROHAN.CO.UK | 9

FIND YOUR OWN PIECE OF HISTORY Stuart Godman is the Jurassic Coast’s very own Fossil Warden. He patrols the coastline, advising people on the best places to fossil hunt.

Fossil collecting do’s and don’ts 1. Do not climb on or dig in the cliffs. 2. Always check the tide times and go fossil hunting on a falling tide. 3. Look for fossils on the beach among the sand and shingle.  This is the best place to find them. 4. Avoid sitting directly under the cliffs. 5. Listen as well as look for movement in the cliffs.  6. Avoid mudflows on the beaches, as you can get stuck very easily. 7. If you are using a hammer, make sure you are wearing eye protection. 8. Only use a hammer on the light grey pebbles. Leave the flint well alone. 9. Always ask the Fossil Warden or staff at the Heritage Centre for identification if you are not sure about what you have found. 10. Do not throw pebbles and large rocks about the beach in an attempt to break them. You might hit someone!

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Steps to the past (Above.) Stairs lead the way down to Man of War Bay next to Durdle Door.

Fossil fans also flock further west to Charmouth. This quiet seaside hamlet is widely regarded as the best place to go fossil hunting, thanks largely to rougher winter tides that uncover many Jurassic gems. There’s also a Heritage Centre where guided walks and fossil identification take place. The landscape along this stretch of Southern England is certainly rugged, but there’s a fragility to the coastline that requires vigilance and protection. Natural erosion, coupled with increased tourism and incidents of unscrupulous fossil collecting – that has even included the use of power tools, have taken their toll over the years. Alexandra O’Dwyer, a Trustee of the Jurassic Coast Trust, is tasked with ensuring the continued conservation of the World Heritage Site. “The Jurassic Coast deserves to be treasured; its extraordinary scientific

WOMEN’S CLASSIC WALKING Women’s Hilltop Jacket

A top-specification, longer length waterproof.

Colours: Claret Red (shown right) and French Blue £197; code: 03506

Women’s Essence T Short Sleeve

Both a technical base layer and a travel T-shirt. Colours: White (shown right), Ruby Red and Neptune Blue £29; code: 03595

Women’s Dry Roamers

Waterproof trousers that look nothing like overtrousers. Colours: Deep Navy (shown right) and Black £98; code: 03437

‘The Jurassic Coast deserves to be treasured.’ importance, coupled with its beauty and diversity, makes it unique and a truly magical place to visit.” The approach of the Trust is protection through education. According to Alexandra, “The Trustees believe that unlocking the passion and interest of all the people who use and care about our World Heritage Site is the very best way of ensuring it is well looked after and safeguarded for the enjoyment and benefit of future generations.” “Our amazing rocks, landforms and fossils, which are as globally important as the Taj Mahal or Mount Everest, inspire people in many ways and have given mankind so much over thousands of years, so to look after them and learn from them seems the very least we can do!” For further information visit jurassiccoast.org ROHAN.CO.UK | 11

If you want to stay warm wear a fleece full of holes. The more air a fabric can trap, the more efficiently it insulates. Rohan’s Microgrid and Microrib fleece fabrics work harder than normal fleece, trapping more air and preventing the loss of your body’s warmth. A less dense fabric also means better packability, more efficient wicking, a faster drying time and excellent breathability. It’s superb as a classic mid-layer for British hillwalking or for sundown warmth in warmer climates. And its lack of bulk means that you can layer it up on the coldest days. The Microgrid and Microrib are consistently our best-selling fleeces in one form or another and we know customers often have four or five of them. Perhaps subtly improving the cut and offering some great new colours could be reason to buy just one more.

Magnified view

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Women’s Microgrid Stowaway Zip in Ruby Red Men’s Microgrid Stowaway Jacket in Carbon Marl see pages 14-15

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Q. How do you improve a best seller? A. Very subtly. 1-3. Men’s Microgrid Stowaway Jacket

4-6. Men’s Microgrid Stowaway Zip

7-8. Men’s Microrib Jumper

Deep ventilating zip and a handy Packpocket.TM

Features a neat V-neck collar which works well with a base layer or a casual shirt.

Colours: (as shown) Ember Orange Marl, Woad Blue Marl and Carbon Marl £70; code: 03322

Colours: (as shown) Chilli Pepper Red, Cobalt Marl and Golden Marl £60; code: 03722

Colours: (as shown) Neptune Blue Marl, and Indigo Marl £48; code: 03589

Full-length zip and two zipped hand pockets.

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The Microgrid and Microrib tops have built up a very loyal following over many years. So changes are hard to spot. But we have positioned the pockets in a more flattering place on the Women’s tops, and subtly improved the cut. There are also some great new colours to brighten up autumn.

9-11. Women’s Microgrid Stowaway Zip

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Colours: (as shown) Acacia, Ruby Red and Blue Jay £60; code: 03725

Colours: (as shown) Azalea, Black Rose and Yale Blue £70; code: 03191

Deep ventilating zip and a handy Packpocket.TM

Full-length zip and two hand-warmer pockets.

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EVERYWEAR We have never fully understood why gear that works better than ordinary clothing needs to look overtly technical. The real benefits come when it doesn’t look too technical. Understated classic styling is the trick. This is what makes Rohan clothing so versatile, allowing you to fit in on the hills, in town or even at work.

And don’t let the simple everyday style trick you into thinking that Rohan clothing isn’t hard working. Everything we make is protective, fast drying, lightweight, packable and easycare. And because it is so versatile, it means that you can take less stuff and get more done. We like to call it Everywear.

Women’s Icepack Vest Core warmth and practicality meet contemporary style.

Women’s Stria Polo Long Sleeve Everyday good looks with exceptional technical performance.

Colours: Anemone (shown right) and Cirrus Grey (shown above) £95; code: 03714

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Colours: Light Grey Stripe (shown right) and Indian Red Stripe (shown above) £46; code: 03738

Women’s Roamers Year after year, they are our best-selling women’s trousers. Colours: Black (shown right), Pewter Grey (shown above) and Deep Navy £68; code: 03234

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Roamers. Roamers are probably the most comfortable walking trousers you will ever wear. And our customers seem to agree – year after year, they are our best-selling women’s trousers. They are soft, lightweight, wind resistant, highly breathable and stretch in every way that you do. Not all worker bees wear suits and not everyone likes to spend their evenings preparing for the 9 to 5. Roamers are not only a flattering fit with classic understated styling, they are also much harder working than most work trousers. They resist stains, need less washing, dry in a flash and require little or no ironing.

Women’s Roamers Available in Deep Navy, Pewter Grey and Black; £68; code: 03234

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The most reliable waterproofs for the most unpredictable weather 1

New colour

New

1. Escapist Jacket Waterproof, phenomenally breathable and lightweight.

3. Hilltop Jacket A top-specification, longer length waterproof.

Colours: Charcoal and Garnet Red £185; Code: 03227

£197; code: 03502

2. Globetrotter Mac Urban looks with full-length protection.

4. Pinnacle III Jacket The definitive, workhorse, fourseason mountain waterproof.

Colour: Carbon £225; code: 03425

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Colours: Caribou and Indian Ink

Colour: Black £295; Code: 03451

5. NEW Mountain Leader Jacket A waterproof shell for the trekker or hillwalker. Colour: Ultramarine £185; Code: 03741

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6. Elite Jacket The best ‘fast and light’ three season shell jacket you can buy.

8. Atlas Jacket A super-versatile mid-length waterproof jacket.

10. Dry Explorers Waterproof trousers that look like regular walking trousers.

Colours: Graphite and Green Burst £225; code: 03631

Colours: Graphite and Deepwater Blue £145; code: 03556

£98; code: 03436

7. Canopy Cape Long A technical long-length waterproof cape.

9. Elite Overtrousers Compact, super-lightweight, waterproof trousers.

Colour: Landmark Green £87; code: 03248

£145; code: 03044

Colour: Graphite

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WOMEN’S WATERPROOFS 1

New

colours

New

1. Hilltop Jacket A top-specification, longer length waterproof.

3. Atlas Jacket A super-versatile mid-length waterproof jacket.

5. Canopy Cape Technical mid-length waterproof cape.

Colours: Claret Red and French Blue

Colours: Green Shoot and Raspberry £145; code: 03557

Colour: Saffron £77; code: 03632

£197; code: 03506

2. Cascade Jacket The lighter weight version of our popular Hilltop Jacket. Colour: Twilight Blue £175; Code: 03558

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4. NEW Mountain Leader Jacket A waterproof shell for the trekker or hillwalker. Colour: Teal Green £185; Code: 03742

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6. Elite Jacket The best ‘fast and light’ three season shell jacket you can buy.

8. Dry Roamers Waterproof trousers that look just like ordinary trousers.

Colours: Amparo Blue and Graphite £225; code: 03633

£98; code: 03437

Colours: Black and Deep Navy

7. Elite Overtrousers Compact, super-lightweight, waterproof trousers. Colour: Graphite £145; code: 03047

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THE WORLD’S BEST MULTI-FUNCTION TROUSERS

When Bags were invented nearly forty years ago, they were revolutionary. An immediate hit, they went on to consistently outsell every other design of trousers we could make. We’ve now sold well over one million pairs and many people still call them their ‘Rohans’. If we changed them there might just be another revolution.

Men’s Bags Colours: Ink Blue (shown above), Woad Blue (shown above), Rum (shown above) and Carbon (shown right and inset above) £57; code: 00030

ALSO SHOWN: Men’s Windshadow Jacket Ultra-lightweight and highly packable. Shower resistant and windproof. Colour: Dark Shadow £95; code: 03254

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A WHISPER IS LOUDER THAN A SHOUT. Sooner or later people are convinced by Rohan’s understated looks, technical benefits and longevity. And because Rohan deliberately avoid over-promising and ostentatious branding, this is often a gradual process. The interesting thing is that the quiet revolution just keeps gathering pace. Classic looking clothes with hidden performance are getting more popular than ever.

The Headland Vest is the ultimate in versatility, and if you haven’t been converted to a fleece vest yet for hillwalking, you need to give it a try. It gives great core warmth without the risk of overheating when you’re most active. Combine it with the Wayfarer Shirt, Element T and Stronghold Trousers for a versatile, multi-function trekking and travel outfit.

Men’s Headland Vest Offering functional performance and classic good looks in equal measure.

Men’s Wayfarer Shirt Long Sleeve Designed for trekking and travel but perfect for the everyday.

Men’s Stronghold Trousers Combining the looks of classic chinos with the performance of specialist trekking trousers.

Colours: Indigo Marl (shown right and above) £65; code: 03707

Colours: Ultramarine Check (shown right) and Chilli Pepper Check (shown above) £59; code: 03601

Colours: Caribou (shown right), Indigo (shown above) and Charcoal £70; code: 03439

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Men’s Element T A classic casual T that also works as a technical base layer. Colours: Yale Blue (shown right), Caribou (shown above), Chilli Pepper and White £29; code: 03593

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WORKING WHEREVER YOU DO Rohan customers don’t tend to be confined to the office for too long. And for many years we have kitted out workers whose livelihoods have taken them to some of the world’s most inhospitable climates.

That means simple and elegant looking shirts like the women’s Sanctuary Shirt and the men’s Overland Shirt are packed with everything you need, from insect and sun protection to secret security pockets, hanging loops and fast wicking technology. We understand that when you’re working in wild places, staying comfortable and protected isn’t just a luxury, it’s a necessity. Hard-working Rohan kit is lightweight, packable, protective, easycare and tough. And because the design is simple and understated, it is more versatile – fitting in rather than standing out.

1. Men’s Overland Shirt The definitive adventurous travel shirt.

3. Women’s Sanctuary Shirt A highly protective outdoor and travel shirt.

Colours: Flint Blue (shown left) and Boulder (shown above) £65; code: 03602

Colours: Vapour (shown left) and Spring Blue Check (shown above) £60; code: 03607

2. Men’s Trailblazers The ultimate walking and trekking trousers.

4. Women’s Trailblazers Rugged, protective and supremely comfortable.

Colours: Vine (shown above), Graphite and Blue Steel £80; code: 03598

Colours: Asphalt (shown above) and Moorland £80; code: 03603

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You’re known as a marathon walker. What does that mean? When I’m on a walk I aim to travel more than a marathon-distance of 26.2 miles each day, but unlike marathon runners I also have a rucksack on my back. When did you first get the walking bug? I was a six-year old school boy and the whole class went on a day trip to Rivelin Valley. The fresh air and freedom made a very deep impression. What is it about walking that most appeals? Being able to see everything at its own pace. Even if you cycle, you’re not making the same connection with your surroundings because you’re going too fast.

BEST FOOT FORWARD John Merrill has walked in excess of 200,000 miles – more than ten times around the world, wearing out 118 pairs of boots, 38 rucksacks and more than 1,000 pairs of socks in a career that’s lasted more than 40 years. As he approaches his 71st birthday he shows no signs of slowing down. Steve O’Rourke tries to keep pace with the UK’s leading marathon walker. PHOTOGRAPHY D JAMES MARTIN 30 | WELCOME TO THE COAST

Most memorable walk? My coast-to-coast trip across the US, from Cape Henry in Virginia, to New Brighton State Beach, south of San Francisco. The diversity of the terrain was incredible. I went up over the Appalachian Mountains then down into the Deep South where there wasn’t a day under 90-degrees. I walked rim to rim of the Grand Canyon then through Death Valley, across the High Sierras and through Yosemite. It took 178 days, averaging 28.4 miles per day. How do you finance these adventures? I’m completely self-sponsored,

was meant to do and walking has certainly brought me closer to spirituality. Always walk with an open mind, expect nothing and miracles will appear.

based on the revenue generated from books and lectures. I’ve self-published 412 guide books, selling over four million copies. What was your most difficult walk? My 3,000-mile walk across Europe that included the Swiss Alps. I was slowing down a bit due to the altitude, but it’s supposed to take 56 days to cross The Pyrenees and I did it in 26. You’re known as a fast walker, how do you do it? I just keep a steady pace of approximately three miles per hour, but I keep it up all day. Do you have any unusual walking practices? I don’t drink or carry water during the walk. I don’t recommend it, but it’s the way I’ve always been. I find it no hardship to go without water for 12 hours. What’s been your longest walk? The British Isles was 7,000 miles including all estuaries. Have you sustained many injuries while walking? I snapped a metatarsal in my right foot two days before an expedition to the Himalayas. It was a six-week Everest trek and I returned to the UK for four days afterwards, prior to a US walk, and had it checked out – and it had healed naturally! I then flew down to the Mexican border and walked to Canada.

Is there any special item that you wouldn’t leave for a walk without? My camera is essential.

‘I’d tell keen walkers to start on shorter walks. But it’s the mental side as well. It takes a long time to shake off the shackles of modern life and return to nature.’ What advice would you give to keen walkers? Start on shorter walks. The coastal path around the Isle of Wight only takes a few days. But it’s the mental side as well. It takes a long time to shake off the shackles of modern life and return to nature. In the US I’ve been walking up to 14 days without seeing another person. Do you find walking a spiritual pursuit? Very much so. Walking has shaped my faith and allowed me the time to reflect. Four years ago I was ordained as an interfaith minister. I believe that this was what I

Where do you recommend in the UK for walking? I’ve walked the Cleveland Way 14 times, there’s a beautiful contrast between the moorland and the coast. I also love the stretch of the Jurassic Coast between Swanage and Lulworth Cove. Where is there left to walk? It’s never ending! I’m walking from Florence to Rome in August. I’ve got a 2,000mile walk in Australia and a 2,100–mile walk in New Zealand. I’ve discovered an 88 Buddhist temple walk in Japan and there’s a similar trail in Thailand. As you’ve gotten older, have you had to make any compromises with your walking? No, not at the moment. I’m 70 now so I do try and make my rucksack as light as possible, but most overnight stops are still camping. Do you ever get lost? Not really. If I stray off the route a bell in my head tells me that I’m not on the right track. I’ve never had a satnav, just a little compass that I rarely use. ROHAN.CO.UK | 31

The most important layer is the one next to your skin

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Whatever climate you’re heading for, the right wicking base layer will encourage sweat to evaporate through your clothing layers and away from your skin. There’s little point paying serious money for a waterproof and getting soaked from the inside.

WOMEN’S

1. Essence Vest

3. Ultra Silver Camisole

Colours: White (shown) and Black £19; code: 03374

Colours: Nude (shown) and Black £25; code: 03077

2. Essence Knickers

4. Ultra Silver Briefs

Colours: White (shown) and Black £17; code: 03373

Colours: Nude (shown) and Black £19; code: 02886

Cotton’s fatal flaw is most in evidence when active. Technical synthetics give great performance benefits; they are easier to wash, quicker to dry, more protective against odours and wick moisture from the skin.

MEN’S

1. Ultra Silver T Long Sleeve

3. Ultra Silver T Short Sleeve

5. Cool Silver Trunks

Colour: Black £33; code: 03075

Colours: Black (shown) and Ultramarine £28; code: 02791

Colours: Black (shown) and Shadow £19; code: 02786

4. Ultra Silver Trunks

6. Cool Silver Briefs

Colours: Ultramarine (shown) and Black £21; code: 03443

Colours: Shadow (shown) and Black £17; code: 02785

2. Ultra Silver Leggings Colour: Black £33; code: 03324

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FROM COAST TO COURSE. Rohan don’t make clothing for golf – well not deliberately. It’s just that protective, light, stretchy, fast drying, good looking gear seems to work just as well for golfers as it does for walkers, trekkers and travellers. NEW Men’s Kona Jacket The perfect balance of wind resistance and warmth. It’s also fully reversible.

Men’s Worldview Shirt Long Sleeve A technical travel shirt you can wear every day.

Colours: Carbon/Cloudburst Grey (shown left) and Deep Navy/ Atlantic Green (shown above) £95; code: 03745

Colours: Dark Iris Gingham (shown left), Mariner Blue Gingham (shown above), Indigo Stripe and Red Micro Check £65; code: 03273

Men’s Element T High performance T-shirt for outdoors, travel and everyday.

Men’s Grand Tour Chinos Designed in a timeless, classic style with hidden elasticated panels in the waistband.

Colours: White (shown left), Yale Blue (shown above), Caribou and Chilli Pepper £29; code: 03593

Colours: Indigo (shown left) and Pebble (shown above) £68; code: 03734

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Everything you need and nothing you don’t Rohan clothing is comfortable and understated. It fits in rather than standing out. It offers maximum protection with minimum fuss. And it takes advantage of the world’s most advanced fabric technologies to ensure everything made by Rohan is lightweight, packable and easycare. That means you’ll feel the benefits, whether you plan to wear it in a crowded urban jungle or in the snow covered mountains.

Women’s Meridian Jacket Warm and windproof, perfect for those ‘in-between’ days. Colours: Driftwood (shown left) and Charred Black (above) £130; code: 03639

Women’s Essence T Long Sleeve The performance of a technical base layer in a relaxed casual style. Colours: Claret Red (shown left) and Indigo (above) £35; code: 03447

Women’s Tourers Combining the benefits of our proven AirlightTM fabric with a simple, modern fit. Colours: Charred Black (shown left) and Black Rose (above) £57; code: 03621

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s been called the golden muggling, but for D It’s been called the golden age of smuggling, but for Dorsettu ls the 18th century locals the 18th century turned eir beaches bays their beaches and and bays into i battlegrounds battlegrounds WORDS

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VANESSA HARRISS

as long as there have been taxes, there have been people trying to dodge them. Yet early in the 18th century, with foreign wars draining the treasury, the British government decided upon a policy that would steep the nation in such criminality that it would take well over a century to purge. The policy: high taxes on exotic imports; the result: a field day for smugglers. From 1700 to around 1830, Britain’s beaches were positively crawling with gangs landing fancy goods in the dead of night – and revenue men trying to catch them. Just about the entire south and east coasts were put to use, but Dorset, with its hidden coves and desolate beaches from Lyme Regis to Bournemouth, was a hot spot. All sorts came ashore: silk, tea, brandy, tobacco, even

playing cards. To give an idea of scale, it was reported that around 120,000 gallons of brandy a year came ashore through Bournemouth and Purbeck – only two sites out of dozens. Convoys of loaded wagons would trundle inland and disappear into the New Forest or the wilds of Cranborne Chase to disgorge goods bound for Bristol, London, even as far north as the Midlands. This line of work took courage, brawn, charisma and quick thinking, a combination that winnowed out most but turned those who possessed the right stuff into wealthy men. The most famous was ‘gentle’ (because he never killed anyone) Isaac Gulliver, who was too slippery to be caught. On one occasion the customs men called to his house to haul him to jail, but wily Gulliver chalked his face ROHAN.CO.UK | 39

In 1764 the East India Company’s ships alone were smuggling in £7million worth of tea each year to waiting carts under cover of the bustling white, hopped into a coffin and instructed his yards. Hundreds of kegs of brandy were sunk wife to tell them he was dead. Astonishingly, in the sea for later retrieval when – literally – the officers were taken in by the tableau of the coast was clear. The firm sandy bottoms family grief and departed without him. of Swanage, Studland and Kimmeridge Success made Gulliver rich and he set Bays made them ideal, whereas in the silt of about buying strategic tracts of land. In 1776, Durlston, for example, heavy records show that he bought barrels could be lost forever. Eggardon Hill and on its The gang would tie the barrels summit planted a distinctive in pairs, mark each with a copse of trees – subsequently fisherman’s buoy and sink them felled by sweating revenue men among the lobster pots. when they realised what he Tea was another was up to – as markers for his moneyspinner – and everyone incoming vessels. was involved. In 1764 the East For ships, even with hilltop India Company’s ships alone markers to guide them, were smuggling in £7million ensuring they landed at the worth of tea each year. By 1784 right place to meet the gang it is estimated that two-thirds presented a real headache. of all tea drunk in England was Moonlight was treacherous – it contraband. Tea cases were made it easier to bring ships to slid between ships’ timbers shore but it also floodlit illicit and treated to look like the activity. However, a peculiarity deck. Fisherman’s capes and of Chesil Beach’s geology meant trousers could hide up to eight that it could be used even on Kings of contraband kilos of tea, and bags shaped the darkest night: the stones ‘Gentle’ Isaac Gulliver was into hats, waistcoats, thigh get smaller along the 17-mile perhaps the most famous of the Dorset smugglers, once pieces and bustles could hold stretch. At Portland they’re as evading capture by chalking another 13kg. Tobacco was big as potatoes but by Burton his face white, hopping into pulled into strands and twisted Bradstock in the west they’re a coffin and instructing his like cord, then coiled and down to peas. On a moonless wife to tell the authorities he was dead. stored with the ship’s ropes, night a local could gauge his or stuffed into the hollowedposition within a mile or two, out wooden fenders over the ship’s sides. simply by examining a handful of shingle. Silk was often transported under women’s Getting the ships to shore undetected clothing, wrapped tightly around the body. was only the first challenge. The next was to This was the favoured technique of a famous land the goods and get them past customs smuggler called Lovey Warne, though she officials. The quarries of Purbeck were came unstuck when a frisky drunk invited ideal, providing tunnels to store goods or her to a tavern and stuck his hands up her transport them inland. Bundles were hidden skirt. Doubly unluckily for her, he was a in hollowed blocks of limestone or concealed revenue man. in the quarrymen’s rush baskets and carried 40 | WELCOME TO THE COAST

Tobacco was pulled into strands and twisted like cord, then coiled and stored with the ship’s ropes There’s more than a touch of slapstick to the running battles between officials and smugglers. There are stories of church roofs collapsing during the service under the weight of brandy stashed upstairs, and masked smugglers gleefully mooning thwarted excise men as their boat outstripped the revenue’s. Late one night, dragoons went to arrest the landlord of the Ship Inn at Wool – a nasty piece of work who ran a violent gang. An officer tapped on the barred door and when the landlord bellowed ‘Who’s there?’ the officer replied in a squeaky voice, ‘It’s only me, Mr Lucas, Mrs Smith’s little girl. I want a little drop of brandy for Mother, for she is bad in her bowels.’ Lucas opened the door and was swiftly arrested – though history relates that the jury, afraid of reprisals, found him not guilty. For all the comedy pratfalls of smugglers and revenue, the story of the dodgy landlord hints at the violence that was endemic in

that world. The penalty for smuggling was hanging or transporting; suspected informers were horribly beaten; people drowned when landings went wrong; customs men shot smugglers and smugglers ran down customs boats. Matters got badly out of hand when two officers were thrown to their death off a cliff near Weymouth. The widespread lawlessness was only brought under control after the Napoleonic Wars when the treasury, alarmed by the return of thousands of demobbed soldiers, recruited them to the coast patrols. This undoubtedly put a serious dent in the business but largescale smuggling was really only finished in 1830 – and it went with a whimper not a bang. It was swept away not by force of arms but by tax reform: a change in policy that simply vaporised the customer base almost overnight. The glamorous folk heroes were done for; it was the money-men who won in the end. ROHAN.CO.UK | 41

LOOKS LIKE A WOOLLEN JUMPER, WORKS LIKE A TECHNICAL FLEECE. Hiding technology in clothing is at the very heart of Rohan. That’s because the less overtly technical your clothing looks, the more versatile it becomes. If a mid-weight fleece can work as a warmth layer on the hills and still have everyday good looks, it becomes twice as useful; a hard working fleece is now also a great casual jumper. Science made soft and friendly.

Our Jeans Plus and Stria Top are also perfect examples of technology disguised as clothing. Essentials re-invented with clever Rohan thinking. Like everything at Rohan they are easycare, lightweight, highly packable and fast drying. These principles were originally applied to create great travel clothing – they also help to make everyday life more comfortable too.

Women’s Pathway Cardi Looks like knitwear, works like fleece.

Women’s Stria Top Long Sleeve Everyday good looks, mountain performance.

Women’s Jeans Plus (Straight Leg) The cooler, lighter alternative to regular cotton jeans.

Colours: Yale Blue Stripe (shown above), Elderflower Stripe and Chilli Pepper Stripe £37; code: 03627

Colours: Dark Denim (shown right) and Mid Denim (shown above) £75; code: 03580

Colours: Gold Ochre Marl (shown right) Ivory Marl (shown above) and Mahogany Red Marl £70; code: 03693

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CLASSIC CHINOS AND POLO SHIRTS REINVENTED WITH ROHAN THINKING. Simple, everyday style is combined with great technical performance to make a really Rohan pair of trousers and polo. The Fusion Trousers and Stria Polo may look classic but their performance is definitely cutting edge. Like all Rohan clothing, they are light, packable, protective and easycare. They are not only great looking, they are hard working too, giving unsurpassed comfort in a huge range of conditions.

Men’s Stria Polo A classic looking polo with hidden performance benefits.

Men’s Fusions Smart looking, hard-working travel and trekking trousers.

Colours: Claret Red Stripe (shown left) Woad Blue Stripe (shown above) £42; code: 03592

Colours: Pewter Grey (shown top) and Indian Ink (shown above) £57; code: 03571

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JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND ON DARTMOOR Haytor, Devon 7–10 November 2014

Haytor Rocks

Like-minded people, coming together to share their love of the beautiful British countryside – it’s time once again for the HF Holidays and Rohan weekender. Join us this year between the 7 and 10 of November to explore the wilds of Dartmoor and the historic naval town of Dartmouth. HF Holidays will once again arrange talks and walks and we will be staying at Moorlands, a fine 3 star country house, for three nights. It’s situated high amongst the sweeping expanse of Dartmoor just below the landmark of Haytor Rocks. It was in this setting, in 1916, that Agatha Christie wrote her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles.

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Itinerary Friday 7 November: Arrive from 2pm

4pm Afternoon tea and welcome to Moorlands 7pm Three course evening meal 9pm Join an expert for an introductory talk about Dartmoor and the Devon Coast

Saturday 8 November:

Option of a sightseeing day around the historic naval town of Dartmouth or a choice of two walks of around 6 and 8 miles exploring the coves, coast and castles around Dartmouth. We will follow the South West Coast Path, walk along the Dart River, take a ferry and walk alongside the Paignton and Dartmouth Railway. 7pm Three course evening meal 9pm Relax in the bar or test your knowledge at our quiz night

Kingswear

Moorlands

£289 per person: Book today:

Bowerman’s Nose

Sunday 9 November:

River Dart

A choice of three walks graded between 6 and 10 miles, taking in stunning scenery and prehistoric and medieval ruins on circular walks around Haytor. We can explore the old granite tramway, the Templer Way, as well as many of the famous tors: Saddle Tor, Top Tor, Hound Tor and Haytor Rocks themselves. 7pm M eet the Rohan Chairman, Colin Fisher, followed by three course evening meal 9pm R elax in the bar

Monday 10 November: Breakfast and departure

The weekend is exclusive to Rohan customers. Book early to avoid missing out. Call HF Holidays on 0345 470 7558. Quote ROH. For more information visit www.hfholidays.co.uk/rohanevents

Price includes:

Your weekend hosted by Rohan Chairman Colin Fisher includes: Accommodation at Moorlands, Haytor, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights; all meals with breakfast, picnic lunch and evening meal; afternoon tea on arrival; a great selection of guided walks or a sightseeing excursion; evening entertainment including quiz and talk about the local area. Terms and conditions: Single room supplement £8pppn. Non-member associate fee £5 per person. Travel to and from weekend and travel insurance not included. Offer not available in conjunction with any other offer.

For the past four years, HF Holidays has been awarded winner of the Guardian and Observer Best Large Tour Operator and was also named by Which? the consumer champion as one of its Recommended Providers for holidays in 2012, 2013 and 2014! HF Holidays is the UK’s largest walking and outdoor holiday company. Established in 1913. ROHAN.CO.UK | 47

Clothing, Luggage, Shoes, Accessories… There’s loads 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.

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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. 1

FIND A STORE

We have over 50 shops – to find your nearest one and to 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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You can view the entire range with easy and totally secure ordering. You’ll also be able to read about all the relevant technologies, features and benefits for each product. While you’re there, why not check out the offers in the Rohan Souk – the best place to grab the biggest bargains. You can sign up for our email newsletter to ensure 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.

OVER THE PHONE 0800 840 1412 3

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.

BY POST

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

Our Covent Garden shop has moved. Just a reminder – our Covent Garden shop is no longer on Henrietta Street. You can now find us at 6a Langley Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JA Tel: 020 7240 2551

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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.

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 one of our stores 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/re‑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.

Order online rohan.co.uk

Find your nearest store

Order by post

Order by phone 0800 840 1412

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Waterproof trousers for people who don’t like waterproof trousers.

Dry Explorers

Nobody really enjoys rustling along in waterproof overtrousers or hip hopping around trying to get them over muddy boots in the rain. The secret of Dry Explorers is a waterproof and breathable BarricadeTM lining inside a rugged pair of Rohan walking trousers. The outer fabric is a tough, textured polyamide, and in the spirit of ‘belt and braces’, it has a Durable Water RepellencyTM finish. They are the definitive answer to our undecided and unpredictable weather. For women’s Dry Roamers go to page 23 or rohan.co.uk. Colour: Graphite (shown above) • Code: 03436

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