Friends

Derek still hasn’t found what he’s looking for.

That’s because he lives in The Lake District and is a dedicated sun-seeker. If he’s not wandering around the Lakes, you may spot him travelling through India or Cornwall.

Derek

The Drinks Cooler

An apple a day keeps the daredevil away.

When Peter’s not paragliding, skiing or cycling across Mexico raising funds for charity, he’s helping people get healthy so they can do the same. He’s a GP in Keswick.

Peter

The Doctors Wash Bag

Are you built for adventure?

By day, Simon runs the oldest building firm in the area. At any other time, he’s out climbing, biking or rescuing someone in distress – he’s an active member of Keswick Mountain Rescue team.

Simon

The Water Bottle 0.8L

The world’s not Andy’s oyster. It’s his dance floor.

When he’s not perfecting his moves on an E1 up the fells, Andy’s inside somewhere showing off his mean salsa moves. On the dance floor, he’s the centre of attention for one reason or another. Why? He’s incredibly tall and he’s in charge of the music. Call him “DJ Big Andy” if you want to.

Andy

The Water Bottle 0.5L

Meet as strangers, leave as friends.

Next time you’re in Keswick stay with Les. He runs a B&B in town and may even take you out for a hike or cycle across the land his family has farmed for generations.

Les

The Cooler Bag

What if boredom was officially outlawed? Harry would be the one to do it.

Harry’s always on the go. And excitement is never far behind. He often has one foot in London at work or a gig and the other up the fells. When it’s time to play, he’ll be the one organising a hike or a party for all his mates.

Harry

The Gladstone Bag

Keeping Saturday mornings family-free.

Stewart and a group of lads and dogs get up early every Saturday to walk the fells. Walking, cycling, running in the annual local triathlon, he’s always on the move. Why? For the banter. And sometimes for charity.

Stewart

The Courier Bag

Life outside is as unpredictable as life anywhere with Mark.

You never know what to expect with Mark. Like Keswick Collectables, his antiques, vintage and vinyl shop, he’s full of surprises. He loves camping in the wild. Open spaces. A place where everyone’s an easy target for his practical jokes.

Mark

The Field Bag

Born a farmer, always a farmer.

For Dave, life begins when he steps outside each morning. Accompanied by his sidekicks Rob and Bess, he roams around the farm all day looking after sheep and cattle. If he’s not there, he’ll be roaming around a football pitch wishing he was 18 again.

Dave

The Rucksack

Honorary local – city dweller, country player.

Living and working in London as a designer, Matt is the only non-local rogue in the group. He’s got a keen sense for clean design and he loves keeping it lo-fi – writing in notebooks, chilling at festivals, exploring distant shores. All the stuff we like doing actually.

Matt

The Moleskine Cover

A hard act to follow

Ex-Keswick rugby ace, Jim’s as active as ever, frequently topping the vet’s chart at fell-running events and taking holidaying clients on Lakeland walks. Certainly makes us feel old.

Jim

The Holdall

A modern-day Millican
Author of Millican Dalton’s inspiring biography, Matthew truly lives his passion for all things outdoors, just like Millican himself. His pack and bedroll are by his side wherever he roams, from Borrowdale to Kakadu.

 

Matthew

The Daypack

Running away with music

As a peripatetic music teacher, Stephen’s dedication to music, teaching and fell-running is legendary throughout Cumbria. Peripatetic (“walking about or travelling from place to place”) is therefore rather apt for Stephen.

Stephen

The Waist Pack

Lakeland Perfection

Joe farms Herdwick sheep at Yew Tree Farm in Borrowdale, a stone’s throw away from Millican Dalton’s cave. Herdwicks mature slowly and require patience, dedication and intuitive skills. Joe’s got all this and much more – Rick Stein, Gordon Ramsay and Gilpin Lodge agree.

Joe

The iPad Cover