If you're partial to hiking clothes that blend in on and off the hill then the new Greenland collection from Fjallraven is for you. Inspired by the needs of the island's modern day generation of research scientists, wildlife enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers, the new collection is all about delivering style with functionality.
The Greenland Lite Jeans are basically jeans with hidden superpowers. They may look like a regular pair of lightweight jeans that you'd wear to the pub on a warm evening but they are capable of so much more.
The key to this is the G-1000 fabric - Fjallraven's much lauded cotton/polyester blend that offers seriously impressive protection from wind and rain. Whilst not 100% waterproof, the Greenland Lite Jeans are able to withstand the elements to the point of total and relentless downpour in which case you simply pop on a pair of lightweight waterproof trousers and keep moving.
The version of G-1000 used in the Greenland Lite Jeans is a lightweight, breathable yet durable blend that's suitable for summer mountain missions where you don't want to overheat but still need fit for purpose kit. It also dries out super quickly meaning you'll be quite comfortable coming straight off the hill and into the pub with no need to go home and 'get out of this wet kit'.
The Greenland Lite Jeans come in two lengths - Regular and Short - with the former available in a choice of four low key, trendy colours. We tested the Regular version and found the leg length to be ideal. At 5'6", we often find ourselves on the cusp when it comes to leg lengths and the Greenland Lite Jeans gave exactly the kind of coverage we seek.
The £120 you'll need to invest in the Greenland Lite Jeans might seem expensive from the outset but when you consider that you're getting two for one in terms of fashion and functionality, then it's really a pretty good deal.
