For a brand that famously ran a global marketing campaign poking fun at the fashionisation of outdoor gear, and asserting itself to be, "not a streetwear brand", Swiss mountaineering outfit Mammut has certainly been getting stuck into the collabs of late. Not that we're complaining, because last year this took the form of a rather pleasing capsule collection with the menswear legend and vintage outdoor-gear archivist Nigel Cabourn, and this year is now off to a strong start too with the announcement of the new Hiking Patrol x Mammut collection.
The collaborative collection, entitled Just Wander, leans away from the Swiss alpine brand's serious alpine roots and into something gentler. Forget ice climbing and 8,000m peaks, the focus here is on a more casual type of movement. No route, no rush, no real need to prove anything. Just time outside, moving at your own pace.
The collaborative collection, entitled Just Wander, leans away from the Swiss alpine brand's serious alpine roots and into something gentler.
On paper, it’s a neat pairing. Hiking Patrol, founded in Oslo by Wai Tsui (make sure to check out our interview with him), has built a following on a kind of considered minimalism – outdoor gear filtered through a lifestyle lens. Mammut, meanwhile, brings 160 years of alpine credibility. Swiss precision, hard-earned on rock faces and glaciers. Together, the two meet somewhere in the middle.
Low key
The result? A tightly edited capsule that balances restraint with functionality. Visually, it leans into earthy, muted tones – the sort of palette that feels at home both in the mountains and back in the city. Branding is deliberately low-key, with Mammut’s logo tucked subtly onto the reverse of each piece. You’ll notice it, but only if you’re looking.
Construction, as you might expact, is where the collaboration shines. Organic seam lines, integrated pockets, and lightweight fabrics keep things practical without tipping into overtly technical territory. It’s gear designed to be used, but not fussed over.
That idea of effortlessness runs through the entire collection. As Tsui puts it, each piece is intended as a “thoughtful companion”. In other words, something adaptable enough for everyday wear, but capable when the terrain shifts.
It’s a timely proposition. As the appetite for slower, more accessible outdoor experiences grows, so too does the demand for kit that reflects that mindset. Not everything needs to be a mission. Sometimes, it’s enough to just wander.
