The mind-and-body benefits of spending time outdoors in nature are certainly well documented: and, whether you’re more likely to get your wellbeing boost strolling through one of London’s Royal Parks or hiking rugged terrain on a weekend away from the city, innovative Canadian outdoor experts Arc’teryx have you covered.

Founded in Vancouver in 1989, and built on the principle of obsessive, precise design and production, Arc’teryx is renowned for highly technical garments and kit that’s big on innovation and style but will withstand even the harshest of conditions. The brand’s HQ is still based in Northern Vancouver, where designers can get inspiration straight from the mountains, which are just 15 minutes away.

The Arc’teryx Piccadilly store in St James’s opened in August 2015 and was the first standalone Arc’teryx shop in Europe. Set over two sleek, ultra-modern floors, it is the perfect backdrop for the brand’s minimalist aesthetic and punchy colour palette. Design flourishes like the overhead lighting organised into a giant Union Jack are a fun yet stylish nod to the location, while a blackboard displaying current mountain conditions at locations from Ben Nevis to Whistler will have you dreaming of future adventures. The brand is big on community with regular in-store events such as athlete talks and workshops on altitude training providing inspiration plus education. Check their Facebook and Instagram feeds to keep you up-to-date with upcoming events.

Two spring launches from the brand have tricky transitional season dressing sorted. The Cerium SL Hoody is a lightweight down jacket, that’s incredibly warm and easily compressible for space- saving packing. The lightweight Atom SL Vest is constructed with synthetic insulation, which (unlike down), continues to keep you warm, even when it gets wet. You’ll be ready for unpredictable spring weather, even if your plans don’t get more adventurous than dodging the odd downpour across SW1.