Outsiders

Outsiders started in Salford in autumn 2017, set up by Robert Brigham as a left-field sibling to the family business, Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports. Where that outdoor world tends towards sport and performance, Outsiders takes a more laidback route, built around the idea of fewer, better things that last.

The edit leans heritage and minimalist, with a strong ultralight hiking thread running through it, favouring gear pared back to what you actually need. Expect hard-to-find Japanese names like Yamatomichi and Montbell alongside Voile, Marmot, Black Diamond and Topo Designs, plus small-batch labels such as Senchi Designs, Pa'lante Packs and Bedrock Sandals. It's outdoor clothing and equipment for people who'd rather look a bit different on the trail than blend in with the usual crowd.