British outdoor brand Berghaus has been making gear in northeast England since 1966, when mountaineers Gordon Davison and Peter Lockey started the company in Newcastle upon Tyne. Six decades on, it has finally become available to shoppers in the United States this year — and with the holidays approaching, Outside Online has rounded up seven pieces from the current line that double as solid gifts for anyone who spends time outside in bad weather.
The standout for serious conditions is the Kara-Su 7000 GTX, a three-layer Gore-Tex Pro jacket built to shrug off snow, sleet and rain, with adjustable hem, cuffs and hood to seal out the elements. Six pockets and three bold colourways make it practical and visible in a blizzard. It pairs with the Kara-Su Pant, a straight-leg trail pant with articulated knees, stretch fabric and adjustable ankle hems — ticking the current wide-leg trend without sacrificing function.
For après-outdoor comfort, the Kara-Su Sweater leans retro with bright colourblocking and the classic Extrem 7000 logo, cut oversized in soft jersey with ribbed cuffs and hem that hold their shape.
The rest of the line covers a range of conditions. The Meru Mountain Jacket is a two-layer Gore-Tex shell with a trail-to-town look, adjustable waist, cuffs and hood, plus a double storm flap. The Trango Jacket goes full nineties with throwback colours and cargo pockets, but pairs that with three-layer Gore-Tex and thoughtful touches like glove-friendly adjuster toggles and a stiffened hood brim. The Trango Mountain Windbreaker handles windy, dry-ish days: DWR-treated fabric, a stowable hood and a cordlock hem. And when warmth is the priority, the Trango Mountain Jacket uses Hydroloft synthetic insulation in a cropped cut with two large zippered pockets.
Why should travellers care? Because layering is the difference between cutting a trip short and actually enjoying it — whether that's a wet winter hike, a shoulder-season city break or a snowy family getaway. Berghaus has built its reputation specifically on gear for harsh UK conditions, so the line is a natural fit for anyone heading somewhere damp and cold. The heritage angle is a nice bonus: these are pieces designed to look good on a trail, in an airport or at a pub fire, with branding that references the brand's 1960s mountaineering roots.
The full round-up of all seven pieces is on Outside Online, sponsored by Berghaus.
