Our legacy is Kiwi, it began in the 1950s, in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire, the ambitious and intrepid Clarke Brothers came up with one of the first iconic outdoors products ever developed - the “Craghoppers.” A breech, lovingly known as “breeks”, manufactured from the finest Derby tweed and worn for every outdoor pursuit of the era, from walking the hills to climbing the crags and even skiing back down. Every year since, we have continued to hone and craft our designs and technology to create the perfect piece of legwear for you. From the cult status of our Kiwi Classic to the trusted performance of our Kiwi Pro, trousers are in our DNA.
We know that to our community, they are way more than a pair of walking trousers. In our new series; My Craghoppers, My Kiwis, we discuss the great outdoors with our community, exploring our legwear legacy and discovering just what makes these trousers so iconic.
Meet Luke & Ian Butler
A father son duo, Ian is a dedicated and hardworking gardener, based our of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Whereas his son Luke is a London-based, advertising creative, making outdoor content in his spare time.
As father and son, they've always been outdoorsy, but it wasn't until very recently that they started getting out on the hills together for the first time. For Luke, bringing his dad into this world and sharing this newfound passion has been a profoundly rewarding experience. Not only has it brought them closer, but it's begun helping Ian to tackle the vertigo that has troubled him his whole life.
Learn more about Luke and Ian and their love for the outdoors below.
