Rohan - May 2013 Magazine

May2013people | experience | gear

Cut out chaos and maximise luggage space pack like a professional with Eagle Creek | In India, John Beatty records Maha Kumbh Mela the greatest gathering of people on earth | Swimming wild and free with Dominick Tyler | The new Aura Shirt 110 grams of pure Rohan

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Summer is bright, clear days. Warmth, renewal and endless possibilities.Whether youre planning to make the most of eighteen hours of daylight on your doorstep or youre ready for the great escape. Theres just something about this time of year that says lets go.Hike your favourite hill, tackle that tick list for the grade above on grit, do that downhill justice on your bike, swim wild with friends or finally get-away for a month to India.Whatever it is that gets you off the sofa this summer, lets all play out for just as long as we like.

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CONTENTS

4 The art of arriving unruffled6 Travel smarter8 Maha Kumbh Mela:

millions gather to wash away their sins

10 Let Eagle Creek do your packing for you

12 Anywear. Everywear16 Travel gear for when

the going gets tough

20 Life is short, great technical shorts for summer

22 Wild Swimming the Fairy Pools of Skye

24 Go faster, lighter and further26 Forty years of Rohan

condensed into one incredible new shirt

28 The Elite Jacket, lightweight meets heavy-duty

31 How to Buy

Weve included as much as we can in this magazine, to see the complete range go to rohan.co.uk and of course there is always a great selection in all our shops.

Once again we would like to thank the readers of Wanderlust Magazine for voting for us. It means so

much to everyone here at Rohan to win the Top Equipment Brand award for the second year in a row.

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This PageMens Maroc Jacket and Zephyr shirt page 4, Jeans Plus and Bhaktapur shoes see rohan.co.uk

Womens Tunis Jacket and Tunis Dress page 7, ecco shoes page 12

FRONT COVeRMens Waypoint shirt short sleeve and Rangefinders see rohan.co.uk

Womens Leeway shirt short sleeve and Pacers Convertible see rohan.co.uk

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The art of arriving unruffled


From its earliest days Rohan has challenged conventional thinking on clothing. The breakthroughs that followed built the reputation for innovation that is still a driving force today.Linen is a great example of taking an established but flawed concept and applying the Rohan re-think principle. On a warm day, or in a hot climate, who doesnt love the loose drape of a pair of linen trousers or the

simple unstructured style of a classic linen jacket. But who wants to look like an unmade bed after ten minutes. What if the natural charm of linen could be kept through the day. Day after day. What if it could be easycare and keep its shape over years rather than minutes. Rohans Linen PlusTM is the answer a mix of natural linen fabric and technical fibres bringing complete practicality to the elegance of classic linen.

MensMarocJacketCode: 03563

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MensMarocTrousersCode: 03366

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MensZephyrShirtCode: 03372

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Call into one of our shops to see just how great our Linen PlusTM really feels.

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To order go to rohan.co.uk or call 0800 840 1412

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See more at one of over 50 Rohan shops nationwide

go online to see everything that we do at rohan.co.uk

Conventional linen always looks good on models. The reality is, of course, that it only looks good for about half an hour.Rohan Linen PlusTM is linen for the real world. Not only is it crease resistant, its also more durable, dries faster and retains its shape after a spin in the washing machine. And, if youre one of those modern ladies who travels without a maid, this might be something you appreciate greatly.

Tunis Jacket, Tunis Trousers, Serene Scarf, Modena Sunglasses. Serene Top and Ecco Shoes page 12

Tunis Dress

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6.WomensSereneScarfCode: 03294

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7.WomensModenaSunglasses

Code: 03143

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3.WomensHalcyonSmock

Code: 03370

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5.WomensTunisCapris

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John Beatty has been capturing magical images from all over the world for over twenty five years.

Hes been a fan of Rohan for even longer. Visit wild-vision.com

Cleansing the sins of the past in the Ganges John Beatty photographs the Maha Kumbh Mela Allahabad, India

From a hilltop camp on Lakshmi Kutir, I gazed down across a ragged and tumultuous tent city stretching for miles in every direction like a ten-fold 16th century Glastonbury.

Down there, up to 12 million pilgrims were awaiting the auspicious day on which hoards of Hindu souls would bathe in the holy Ganges River, to pay homage to gods and to wash their sins away. I awoke at 2am ready to join the vast throngs

of pilgrims and piety, fakirs, sadhus and holy men, and to photograph an experience that I may never forget!

For many days continuous threads of ant-like pilgrims marched incessantly towards the river. Flower covered chariots, saffron robed gurus and disciples descended on this site, believed to be where Hindu deities embattled 600 years ago. Thousands became tens of thousands as we approached the river banks.

Naga Sadhus, naked holy men covered in white ash, were first into the water where they immersed in wild and ecstatic waves of life, cheering, crying out prayers and thrashing the water. I waded in with them, camera in hand to engage in the spirit and humanity of it all.The Maha Kumbh Mela, believed to be the largest religious gathering on earth, is held every 12 years at the confluence of the holy rivers Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. Lasting 55 days, it is celebrated at the holy site of Sangam in Allahabad.

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Closing date for entries is 2 June 2013.

Only one entry per household. The winner will be selected at random and notified shortly after the closing date. For a full list of Terms and Conditions go to rohan.co.uk

WIN 750 worth of Eagle Creekluggage and packing gear.

Getting organised and making the most of your luggage space allows you to get the most from your travels. And if Rohan offers the most comprehensive range of highly packable clothing in the world, then Eagle Creek provides the best way to pack and carry it. They offer loads of innovative

and practical products. We can only give you a glimpse of whats available here so to see all the functional luggage, clever Pack-ItTM organisers and handy accessories go to rohan.co.uk. There is, of course also a great range in selected Rohan shops.

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1.EagleCreekPack-ItTMCube10.5 litre capacity organise fleeces, trousers, T-shirts and shorts.

Code: 03380 11

2.EagleCreekPack-ItTMHalfCube5 litre capacity organise socks, underwear and T-shirts.

Code: 03379 10

3.EagleCreekPack-ItTMSacSmall20cm x 15cm organise toiletries and first aid gear.

Code: 03382 8

4.EagleCreekPack-ItTMSacMedium25cm x 20cm organise travel accessories and medical kit.

Code: 03383 9.50

5.EagleCreekPack-ItTMCustomTravelBottleSetHandy bottle set for adventurous travellers, lightweight campers and frequent fliers.

Code: 03384 18

6.EagleCreekPack-ItTMQuarterCube1.2 litre capacity organise socks and underwear.

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Rohan clothing is liberating.It is lighter, more breathable,

highly packable, better looking and easier to care for.

It will keep you safe and comfortable in the wind, rain

and heat from all that mother nature might throw at you.

It is at home in cities of glass and steel or mountains of granite.Rohan will simply and quietly

improve the way you move through your world, every day.

WomensSereneVestCode: 03600

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WomensSereneScarfCode: 03294

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WomensEccoBiomLiteMaryJane

Code: 03397

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WomensThaiTrousersCode: 03577

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WomensSereneTopCode: 03597

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WomensThaiSkirtCode: 03588

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Serene VestThai SkirtEcco Biom Lite Mary Jane Shoes

To order go torohan.co.ukor call0800 840 1412

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Pacific shirt short sleevePalermo sunglasses see rohan.co.uk

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Rohan is your passport to adventure anywhere in the world. And protecting you in hot climates is just as challenging as protecting you in the cold. Thats why Rohan clothing features hidden technologies that will help to keep you cool, comfortable, sweet smelling and safe from the suns harmful rays protected and comfortable wherever in the world you are headed.

Call into one of our shops to see just how light our summer travel gear really is.

MensPacificShirtShortSleeveCode: 03281

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MensPacificShirtLongSleeveSee rohan.co.uk

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MensGrandTourChinosCode: 03204

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LTo order go to rohan.co.uk or call 0800 840 1412

From A to B.Via C, and D, and E, and...

Freight VestOverland shirt Long sleeveTrailblazers

ight, tough and protective Rohan gear is for work, adventure and travel.

And because taking less means

that you get more done design

is minimalist and versatile. If a

shirt can protect you from the

sun and biting insects yet still

look good enough to wear in a

smart restaurant, that is one

less thing to pack and carry.

If clothing dries quickly enough,

theres no need to carry a

change of clothes just-in-case

you get caught in a shower.

If everything is easycare,

at the end of the day its easily

washed in a stream or a sink

and ready to go again, clean

and crease free the next day.

And over the years, weve really

learned to sweat the small stuff

this means you dont have to.

Designing hidden pockets in

shirts and security pockets in

just about everything else we

make means that your most

important stuff is kept safe

and close to hand.

Getting organised, staying

healthy and travelling light

means you simply get more

done with less fuss.

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3.MensTrailblazersConvertibleRugged, protective and supremely comfortable, the ultimate trousers for the serious walker.

Code: 03363

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MensTrailblazersThe regular version of our tough trekking trousers. See rohan.co.uk

Code: 03364

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4.MensFreightVestMulti-pocketed and multi-functional, our Freight Vest is the perfect choice for the adventurous world traveller.

Code: 03560

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2.EscaperCowlCapProtection for the head, ears and neck, for the very hottest climates.

Code: 03297

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1.MensOverlandShirtLongSleeveDesigned to meet the challenges of the hottest and most humid climates, combining advanced fabric technology with functional design and understated good looks.

Code: 03602

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MensOverlandShirtShortSleeveAll the same technical benefits of the long sleeved Overland Shirt, in a cool short sleeved style. See rohan.co.uk

Code: 03611

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1.WomensSanctuaryShirtLongSleeveFor trekking and adventurous travel, our Sanctuary Shirt is designed to take on the challenges of the hottest, harshest and most humid conditions in the world.

Code: 03607

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3.WomensTrailblazersConvertibleRugged, protective and supremely comfortable. The ultimate trousers for the serious walker that easily convert to capri length.

Code: 03360

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WomensTrailblazersThe regular version of our tough trekking trousers. See rohan.co.uk

Code: 03361

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2.WomensEssenceTShortSleeveDesigned in a relaxed, casual style but with all the performance of a technical base layer. A highly functional alternative to a basic, cotton top.

Code: 03595

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Hidden protection. Simple style.

Theres loads more practical travel gear online at rohan.co.uk and in-store.

sanctuary shirt Long sleeveTrailblazers Convertible


F orty years making

the best technical

travel gear in the

world has taught

us that designs which have

a simple style and hidden

technology are the most useful.

Adventure is by nature

unpredictable and the world

is quite complicated enough.

Everyday looks give technical

gear more versatility. And if a

zipped pocket can be hidden in a

seam it not only looks smarter,

it offers a more secure place to

stash cash or a credit card.

When technical trekking trousers

look smart enough for work, if

you need to, you can wear them

for work, plus, they wont ruin

your chance of an upgrade on

the flight or make you feel

underdressed at a good hotel.

Features that are concealed

rather than overt allow you

to fit in, not stand out

a benefit Rohanists seem to

appreciate as much in urban

jungles as they do in the

worlds wildest places.

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Seethecompleterangeatrohan.co.uk

To see the full range of lightweight, protective summer gear go to rohan.co.uk

LIFE IS SHORT


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NEWCOLOUR

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1.WomensElementPoloCode: 03357 462.WomensCrossoverShortsCode: 03586 553.WomensEccoKawaiiSandalCode: 03399 754.StowawayDaybag8Code: 03039 32

5.MensElementPoloCode: 03356 466.MensFusionShortsCode: 03583 477.MensEccoOffroadLiteSandalCode: 03398 858.MensPalermoSunglassesCode: 03140 55

Get the most from every day

of spring and summer with

our easycare, lightweight,

packable and protective gear.

And because features and

technologies are hidden,

our hard-working summer gear

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BRiTAinS HiddEn dEPTHS

Llyn idwal, Wales.

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The descriptions we had heard of the Fairy Pools had a whiff of exaggeration about them or perhaps bewitchment. Reports of bubbling waters tumbling through carved rocks into deep, gin-clear pools surrounded by carpets of soft moss had us eager with anticipation.

Our journey to find the best wild swims in the UK had uncovered many delights: secret coves, sea-caves, lazy meanders and silky estuaries, even so it was hard to imagine the Fairy Pools would live up to the hype as we walked over the rugged valley floor of Glen Brittle as if searching for the entrance to a magical kingdom.

The Allt a Choire Ghreadaidh is one of many streams that trace slender lines down the western flanks of the Cuillin mountains to bring icy clear waters from the peaks above to the river Brittle,

but geology and time have allowed this particular tributary to create something unique on its journey.

We heard the water before we saw it, finding ourselves at the edge of a narrow, deep gorge, looking down into two round pools separated by a slender rock causeway. Into the first pool a thundering waterfall was effervescing while the second pool lay glassy and tranquil. Only after wed scrambled down, stripped off and dived in, gasping at the cold, did we find that the two pools were connected via an underwater arch.

We swam back and forth through the arch for much longer than the icy water should have allowed and then clambered out, exhilarated and more than a little bewitched. Time to get dry and warm in the fading sunlight.


2.EagleCreekTravelTowelLightweight and incredibly quick drying, perfect for travellers and outdoor enthusiasts.

ExtraLarge Code:03424 30Large Code:03423 22Medium Code:03422 16

NEW1.MensRiverShortsTechnical shorts for land, lakes and the sea.

Code: 03059 42

The book Wild Swim is a collaboration between photographer Dominick Tyler and writer Kate Rew.dominicktyler.com

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Fairy Pools, glen Brittle, isle of skye.

Burgh island, Devon.

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One of the things experience brings, is the ability to recognise when enough is enough. The art of travelling with no more than you really need gives great freedom. Unencumbered and uncluttered, you can move fast and light.

And it really does affect how much joy your adventure brings. Rohan gear like this breathes more, gives you more freedom of movement and just feels great to wear. Its the art of having everything you need and nothing you dont.


MensCoreSilverTShortSleeveCode: 03079

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MensRangefinderShortsCode: 03582

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MensWindshadowJacket

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MensDharamCode: 03300

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WomensDharamCode: 03343

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WomensWindshadowJacketCode: 03365

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WomensEssenceHoodieCode: 03368

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WomensPacerCaprisCode: 03098

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Windshadow Jacketessence hoodie

Pacer CaprisDharam shoe

Call into one of our shops to see just how light our summer gear really is.

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THE AURA SHIRT

Taking advantage of breakthrough fabric technology, our new Aura Shirt offers minimum weight and maximum

technical performance in a great looking shirt you can wear every day.

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Making a shirt this light isnt easy, but making one which looks this good

and feels this much like a regular shirt really takes some doing

it also requires some incredibly advanced fabric technology.

The problem with making extremely lightweight fabrics using

standard weaving techniques is the finished shirt becomes very sheer,

unpleasantly clingy and generally not very nice to wear.

To solve this problem weve worked with one of our most innovative

fabric mills to develop a new, three-dimensional weaving technique.

This gives the shirt a reassuringly solid handle and a

robust structure but adds nothing to the weight.

Our Aura Shirt weighs in at an astonishing 110g, yet looks and feels great.

It gives total protection from the harmful effects of UV rays and Dynamic

Moisture ControlTM offers excellent comfort in hot and humid climates.

It packs down incredibly small and offers high levels of both

durability and tear resistance.

Our Aura Shirt takes advantage of sophisticated Anti Odour SilverTM

technology from Polygiene to minimise the growth of bacteria.

And, when the time finally comes to freshen it up, its simplicity itself

to wash. Just chuck it the machine, or the nearest stream, and hang

it from its integrated Dryloops.TM Youll find it dries in a matter of hours,

ready to go again. No ironing required.

Its the perfect summer shirt for travel, outdoors and everyday.

Cloud Grey Check Blue Steel Check

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Womens1. Elite Jacket Code: 03046 225 2. Microgrid Stowaway Zip Code: 02921 60 3. Essence Vest Code: 03374 19 4. Roamers Code: 03234 68

go to rohan.co.uk to see the Microgrid stowaway Jacket and the rest of our essence range

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The descent was tough last night. Legs and backs were complaining, but once we were in the valley and the stove was lit, smiles returned a proper cup of tea never tasted better. Through the night a squall rattled flysheets, poles and nerves. A light rain, amplified to sound torrential, disturbed sleep. Dawn brought a different world, and the early start its own reward. The solace of a perfect sunrise lighting the limestone ridge ahead. Another day, moving fast and free in whisper light gear. Clear skies. Long views. Quiet for miles.

Mens5. Elite Jacket Code: 03043 225 6. Microgrid Stowaway Zip Code: 02915 60 7. Ultra Silver T Short Sleeve Code: 02791 28 8. Escapers Convertible Code: 03261 78

go to rohan.co.uk to see the Microgrid stowaway Jacket, Ultra silver T Long sleeve and regular escapers

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We would love to show you everything we make but thats virtually impossible in print. You will, however, find everything at rohan.co.uk and of course with over 50 shops around the country

its easy to see for yourself just how light and comfortable all our gear really is.

This is just the tip of the Rohan range. To see everything we do, go online or visit one of over fifty shops.

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A BIg ThANK yOU!

information

How to buy

Shops

Onlinerohan.co.uk

Phone0800 840 1412

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We have over 50 shops to find your nearest one and to check opening times visit rohan.co.uk or give our Customer Service Team a call. Whichever shop you choose to visit, youre guaranteed a warm welcome and youll get some great advice. Youll also be able to see a great selection of clothing, shoes and luggage and of course, try it all on!

You can view the entire range with easy and totally secure ordering. Youll also be able to read about all the relevant technologies for each product and theres a detailed list of features and benefits. While youre there, why not check out the Rohan Souk the best place to grab the biggest bargains. You can sign up for our email newsletter to ensure youre the first to hear about all the latest news and offers. And youll also find Rohantime, a forum to share ideas and opinions with other enthusiastic Rohan wearers.

You can place your telephone order with us 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Calls are free from a BT landline. Call costs from a mobile or networks other than BT may vary.

If you prefer to place your order by post, give our Customer Service Team a call and they will post you an order form. Alternatively, go online to the Customer Service section where you can download the form.

DeliveryOur standard charge is 4.95 to mainland UK addresses; you should have your parcel within three working days. Please call for a price, or check online if you need next-day or worldwide delivery. Alternatively, we also offer a Deliver to Store service. You can pick your order up from one of our stores with no delivery charge. Someone from the shop will give you a call when its ready for collection.

Returns or ExchangesPlease package the clothes carefully and include your exchange/re-order form which came with your original delivery. Use recorded delivery or something similar. If its more convenient, take them into your local shop.

The Rohan No Nonsense GuaranteeRohan products are designed and manufactured to be as functional, comfortable and durable as we know how. If for any reason they dont live up to your expectations, we will be amazed, disappointed and keen to know why. We will then offer you a replacement, a refund or a repair. Damage from wear and tear will be repaired for a reasonable charge.

Customer Services0800 840 1411If you need help and advice, you can ring our Customer Service Team between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday (or 24 hour answerphone). Or, if you prefer, you can email us at [email protected]

Here at Rohan, we take customer service very seriously. Thats why weve got a fully-staffed Customer Service Department and were here to help. So, if youre not quite sure, give us a call. We absolutely do our best to delight you with our service. If we havent, please let us know. Its the only way well get better.

Thanks to all our customers who donated their used clothing to the Gift Your Gear initiative its already making a real difference, with over 40 beneficiaries. To find out more, visit rohantime.com

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THE ORIGINAL

BAGSNEVER CHANGED. NEVER BETTERED.

MensBagsThe original multi-functional outdoor

trousers and the blueprint for all contemporary travel trousers.

Colours: Burgundy, Heritage Grey, Willow, Carbon, Ink Code: 00030

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WomensBagsTheyre back! All the features

of our iconic trousers cut specifically for women.

Colour: Carbon Code: 00044

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