Berghaus' initiative changes the game for those with disabilities with adaptive outdoor gear
If you ask us, a life is best lived when we get outdoors. Hitting the trails, enjoying the breeze and getting out to embrace adventure. But let's be honest, the world isn’t built for people with disabilities. But does it have to stay that way? A more accessible world benefits everyone, so why not make it happen?
Well, one brand is doing exactly that. British outdoor clothing and equipment company, Berghaus, has long been a mainstay in the industry. Crafting high-quality gear made to withstand the elements, you'll find them in the packs of any dedicated outdoors person.
After five long years of development, the brand has announced its Berghaus Adapts initiative, in which consumers with physical disabilities can apply for support from the company in the way of bespoke alterations to kit to ensure they can enjoy the outdoors without restriction.
Working with the charity Millimetres 2 Mountains – founded by Berghaus athlete and quadriplegic Ed Jackson – the brand has undergone learnings on how to best support those with disabilities.
Some of the boundaries they've made in adaptive clothing include additional zips for catheters and discreet waterproof bags, better access, improved ventilation for those who can't regulate body temps, adjustments for one-handed use and more.
Caroline Pakenaite wants to be the first deafblind person to summit Everest in 2026 – her Usher's Syndrome means she will eventually lose her eyesight completely. Berghaus has been working with her to adapt her climbing gear to suit her needs. The team added noise-reduction fleece to the interior of hoods to stop wind from interfering with hearing aids, as well as sensory badges on clothing to make changing on the mountain easier and less stressful.
The program runs in small groups in order to really focus on creating meaningful adaptions, and interested shoppers can apply for the program on the site with the deadline being February 16th. It comes at no cost and there are no criteria for those that apply.
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