Peak Performance

Peak Performance began in 1986 in Åre, the Swedish ski town, started by two skiers, one of them a World Cup mogul champion. They wanted outerwear that paired real mountain function with clean, understated design, and they tested it in Åre's punishing weather. Today the label makes ski, golf and casual wear, and it is well regarded for premium Scandinavian outerwear. Its pared-back look has made it a favourite in gorpcore circles. For UK weather, retailer Urban Industry points to the Treeline Shell Jacket, a three-layer waterproof, and the Helium Utility Down Hooded Jacket for dry, cold days. Sizing runs true, with a slightly slim, active cut, so size up if you layer chunky knits.