Explorer praises CAMEL gear's performance in French Alps testing as brand advances TOPEAK-TEX® technology
The Alchemy of Exploration
CAMEL Outdoor, the performance-driven brand built on "extreme performance, measurable protection," today unveiled a pioneering partnership with record-setting polar explorer George Bullard. As the newest voice in the CAMEL AWESOME HUMANS collective, Bullard brings his expedition-honed perspective to refine the Interstellar Traverse Jacket—a garment engineered for those who move where weather is unpredictable and grace under pressure is non-negotiable.
A Dialogue with the Elements
“Returning to the mountains in CAMEL gear feels like a conversation with the wild—not a battle against it,” Bullard reflected after testing the Interstellar Traverse Jacket in the French Alps. “From high-altitude ridgelines to hometown trails, this jacket moves when you move, breathes when you breathe. With winter approaching, it’s not just protection—it’s invitation.”
The Architecture of Performance
Built around CAMEL’s proprietary TOPEAK-TEX® membrane, the Interstellar Traverse Jacket delivers 20,000mm H₂O waterproofing, wind-defying adjustability at the hood, cuffs, and hem, and intuitive storage—all within a breathable single-layer design. It’s armor, evolved: equally prepared for sudden alpine squalls and city commutes.
Engineered in the Wild, Refined for Humanity
The CAMEL AWESOME HUMANS initiative unites the world’s most relentless adventurers with the brand’s product creation process. Bullard’s testing of the Interstellar Traverse Jacket—across variable altitudes, temperatures, and activity levels—informs real-world improvements that benefit every wearer. It’s gear shaped not only by technology, but by the humans who rely on it when margins are thin and stakes are high.
Beyond the Trail: A New Language of Protection
“We don’t build jackets for landscapes—we build them for people in motion,” notes the CAMEL product team. “George’s insight helps us bridge the gap between laboratory-performance and lived experience. Together, we’re crafting tools that don’t just defend against the elements—they deepen your connection to the world outside.”
