From activewear hijabs to peeing outdoors - why DO we need specialist outdoor equipment?


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May 25 2023 53 mins  

In this episode, our guest host Kathi Kamleitner speaks to Zahrah Mahmood and Ani Barber about specialist, accessible and inclusive outdoor equipment, starting with a look at the activewear hijab that Zahrah has created with Berghaus. We also talk about the risk of misappropriating an item of religious outdoor equipment, other types of specialist equipment including items to help people pee, toddler carriers for hiking, helpful clothing for difficulties with motor-skills and sun protection.

We opened up this conversation to our listeners with these questions:

  • Have you used activewear hijab or modest swimwear?
  • Is there any other adaptive or special equipment you’ve used outdoors and what is you experience?
  • Is there anything that’s not been made yet that you would like to see?

IMPORTANT LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE (we are not affiliated with any of these products and are sharing them purely for information. If you would like to see us work with any of these companies, please send them an email to tell them about how much you like On The Outside!):

https://www.nike.com/gb/t/victory-swim-hijab-JdqMD5

https://finisterre.com/products/into-the-sea-hijab-recycled-geometric-print

https://www.adidas.co.uk/modest_wear

https://www.trekmates.co.uk/products/amira-niqab

https://gnara.com/

https://www.shellsellison.com/shop-kula-uk

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