The Journal

What to look for in a base layer
What to look for in a base layer
Base layers - a top, leggings or shorts - are worn next to your skin. The purpose of this critical layer is to keep your skin dry - and therefore... Read more...
Our new Yushu Collection – your perfect package of base layers
Our new Yushu Collection – your perfect package of base layers
After months of testing in the field we are delighted to bring you our new range of men's and women's tops, bottoms and accessories. We have engineered Hima-Layer™ Yushu fabric to bring together... Read more...
Hiking heroes: four epic trails for the year ahead
Hiking heroes: four epic trails for the year ahead
Lace up your hiking boots – or at least let yourself daydream your next BIG adventure. Here are four spectacular trails, sprinkled across the globe, to get you in the mood... Read more...
How wind, rain and sweating make you colder
How wind, rain and sweating make you colder
It seems fairly obvious that wind makes you cooler. Just think of a fan on a hot day. But what is actually happening? When our skin is in contact with... Read more...
Why kora Is Not Just a Cold Weather Piece of Kit
Why kora Is Not Just a Cold Weather Piece of Kit
Kora founder Michael Kleinwort explains the science behind yak wool's ability to help you stay cool - and keep warm. Nature is never one-dimensional. If you’ve ever trekked in the... Read more...
Why layering is the best way to keep warm
Why layering is the best way to keep warm
As the saying goes, “There is no such thing as bad weather….only unsuitable clothing". So how do you get your temperature right on your journey, expedition, trek or daily exercise?... Read more...
Liquid lures: 5 of the world’s best autumn wild swimming spots & dressing for cold water recovery
Liquid lures: 5 of the world’s best autumn wild swimming spots & dressing for cold water recovery
With a little heat left in the autumn sun, team kora are still up for an outdoor swim. But forget the local pool we’re hankering after something a little more rugged,... Read more...
5 Tips To Pack Less For Hikes
5 Tips To Pack Less For Hikes
Meet Jack Williams, part of our kora kit testing team and new kora ambassador. Jack’s is lucky enough to have the Welsh mountain range of Snowdonia as his back garden... Read more...
The world's first lightweight yak wool base layer: The Neema Collection, for year-round activities
The world's first lightweight yak wool base layer: The Neema Collection, for year-round activities
  In 2014 we dreamt of creating a technical lightweight base layer for year-round activities which  performed as a perfect stand-alone layer for warm summer days.   Seven years in... Read more...
Why We Designed The Stratam LS Sweater
Why We Designed The Stratam LS Sweater
For several years we knew we wanted to add to our mid-layer collection, to create a piece that performed technically and maximized the incredible thermal properties of our yak wool... Read more...
Vanessa Fisher's Kit List For Walks
Vanessa Fisher's Kit List For Walks
Vanessa has worked in the travel industry for over 20 years and has hiked and skied in various parts of the Alps, the Pyrenees and the Dolomites. She also lived in... Read more...
Our Founder's Kit List for Winter Rides
Our Founder's Kit List for Winter Rides
As the temperature starts to drop, kora's founder and avid year round cyclist Michael Kleinwort shares with us his kit list for long winter rides. "Be prepared for changes to the... Read more...