Nauticalia

If you're lucky enough to have visited the beautiful wilderness land of County Cork, you'll have no trouble understanding how it inspired this practical, hardwearing and comfortable range of country clothing. Combining traditional craftsmanship with the benefits of modern materials, the quality and attention to detail is excellent, right up with the better-known brands, but without the huge prices. Established 1966, and very popular in Ireland, but new to the UK.

A fine example of the Lee Valley approach to outdoor style. The Cork mid-length jacket is bang-up-to-date in its capabilities - windproof, waterproof and breathable -whilst sporting a classic look that is delightfully free of garish colours and logos. The soft-touch outer is complemented by a quilted inner lining and fleece collar, concealing a hood within. A storm flap over the zip, and adjustable cuffs, give extra weather protection. It has four pockets, two inside, two out.