All about the new Velez Adventure Smock from Páramo Product Developer, Emma.

Our popular Velez Adventure Smock has been improved for Autumn/Winter 2022 and we’d like to introduce you to one of our product developers who worked on the updates, Emma Winterbottom. Emma joined Páramo in 2009 and leads a team that creates intelligent and functional garments for outdoor people. We put some questions to Emma about the updated smock, which has been extending people’s comfort zone for over 20 years…

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Expedition kit fit for purpose

I believe that there are 4 pieces of kit which are absolute essentials and form the backbone of my kit on any expedition, whether instructing DofE students or out in Nepal climbing Everest. These are boots, sleeping bag, rucksack and waterproofs. Having comfy feet, being toasty in the coldest conditions, feeling my backpack is robust enough for the jobs ahead, staying dry and warm on the inside in the harshest of weather – and knowing that this kit will not be a liability – is key to me being at my best in any situation.

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