Trango Gore-Tex Jacket
The Trango is Berghaus' archetypal mountain shell, a colour-blocked Gore-Tex piece that defined the brand's 80s and 90s heritage and still anchors its Dean Street reissues.
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Berghaus
British outdoor label founded in 1966 in Newcastle, owned by Pentland Brands, known for Gore-Tex shells, Hydrodown insulation and archive-revival Dean Street streetwear.
Newcastle upon TyneOrigin
UnisexFocus
Gorpcore / OutdoorStyle
$$Price
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What to know about Berghaus
Berghaus is a British outdoor brand founded in 1966 by climbers Peter Lockey and Gordon Davison, who first imported gear for their Newcastle shop, LD Mountain Centre. Pentland Brands has owned it since 1993, and the company now operates from Sunderland. The range covers Gore-Tex shells, Hydrodown insulation, fleeces and rucksacks, with the technical Extrem line at the top and the Dean Street collection reissuing 1980s and 1990s archive designs for streetwear buyers. Berghaus gained B Corp certification in 2023, runs the Repairhaus repair service, and is expanding into North America.
The pieces that define Berghaus
Meru Mountain Gore-Tex Jacket
A high-altitude waterproof built on the brand's Gore-Tex expertise, the Meru shows Berghaus at its most technical while keeping the archive colour-blocking.
Explore Meru →1997 Fleece Jacket
A faithful reissue of Berghaus' 90s fleece, it captures the archive-driven streetwear appeal that made the brand a cult name beyond the hills.
Explore 1997 Fleece →How Berghaus fits
Overall fit
true to size
Most shoppers report Berghaus runs close to true to size, with technical shells and insulated pieces cut generously enough to wear over a fleece or midlayer, while the retro Dean Street pieces feel deliberately oversized.
Tip: Take your usual size for layering-friendly outdoor fit, and consider sizing down if you want a shell to sit close to the body.
Medium confidence · based on 14 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly large | relaxed, with archive/Dean Street fleeces and hoodies reading boxy and oversized | Consider your usual size for a roomy look or one down if you dislike a boxy fit. |
| Jackets | true to size | regular to relaxed, layering-oriented; Extrem pieces are noticeably trimmer and more athletic | Stay with your normal size if you plan to layer a fleece underneath; drop a size for a closer, more urban silhouette. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | true to size | regular; technical tees and baselayers sit closer to the body | Order your usual size, but expect performance baselayers to feel snugger than the cotton logo tees. |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | regular, articulated hiking cut rather than slim | Take your measured waist and pick the leg length option instead of adjusting size. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Berghaus fit questions
Does Berghaus run big or small?
Berghaus fits true to size. Take your usual size for layering-friendly outdoor fit, and consider sizing down if you want a shell to sit close to the body. Most shoppers report Berghaus runs close to true to size, with technical shells and insulated pieces cut generously enough to wear over a fleece or midlayer, while the retro Dean Street pieces feel deliberately oversized.
How does Berghaus fit?
Most shoppers report Berghaus runs close to true to size, with technical shells and insulated pieces cut generously enough to wear over a fleece or midlayer, while the retro Dean Street pieces feel deliberately oversized. Overall shape: regular to relaxed, built with room for layering rather than a slim technical cut.
How do Berghaus hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Berghaus hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly large. Consider your usual size for a roomy look or one down if you dislike a boxy fit. Shape: relaxed, with archive/Dean Street fleeces and hoodies reading boxy and oversized.
How do Berghaus jackets fit?
Berghaus jackets fits true to size. Stay with your normal size if you plan to layer a fleece underneath; drop a size for a closer, more urban silhouette. Shape: regular to relaxed, layering-oriented; Extrem pieces are noticeably trimmer and more athletic.
How do Berghaus t-shirts & graphic tees fit?
Berghaus t-shirts & graphic tees fits true to size. Order your usual size, but expect performance baselayers to feel snugger than the cotton logo tees. Shape: regular; technical tees and baselayers sit closer to the body.
Brand facts
- Founded
- 1966
- Origin
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Made in
- Asia
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Styles
- Gorpcore / Outdoor, Techwear, Streetwear