The Outsiders: New Outdoor Creativity

The proliferation of outdoor and travel writing in recent years has signalled a yearning for untouched landscapes and the truly rural. Many urban environments are filled with inhabitants who fantasise about escaping uncompromising grid systems but are unable to satiate their thirst for the the wild. To bridge this gap, there is a new generation of outdoor explorers using urban design and creative thinking to navigate unruly terrains.

The Outsiders: New Outdoor Creativity by Gestalten explores the relationship between the urban creative and the outdoors and features interviews with leaders from across the outdoor sector that include Patagonia, Poler and Snow Peak. By considering travellers' needs in line with functional and aesthetically strong design, the brands and ideas presented in this book accommodate the demands of the urban dweller in an outdoor setting.

Complemented by an inspirational and rich selection of photography, The Outsiders, edited by Jeffrey Bowman, Sven Ehmann and Robert Klanten, includes insights from designers Geoff McFetridge and Groovisions, polar explorer Arved Fuchs, expedition paddler Mark Kalch and champion free-skier Ane Enderud. A recommended read for the curious explorer.

Available from Paper Cut.