Bataleon are new to outerwear this year, bringing to bear similarly technical solutions to material problems that gave the world Triple Base Technology. That means simple, well designed outerwear that works well and looks good.

Sandbox was founded in 2004 by BC legend Kevin Sansalone. Originally a filming crew, they expanded into making functional and stylish helmets in 2007. Having already won great acclaim for the movies, it was no surprise that the helmets took the scene by storm.

Bataleon and Sandbox are both rider operated companies and both deliver rider driven products. Both brands are all about combining functionality with good looks so it seemed only natural and sensible to work together! We are pleased and proud to announce the all new Bataleon X Sandbox collaboration helmet.

The pattern on Bataleons outerwear this season as well as this helmet is called ‘BATTERN’, mainly because it is a pattern made of bats. The artwork is by the awesome Karl Grandin (www.karlgrandin.com) of the Woo Collective of Sweden (www.woo.se). The artwork is so good that we just covered the entire ‘Sandbox Classic’ helmet in it. Sandbox took care of the insides with a EPS foam liner that is the thinnest fully certified liner on the market. Now you can stay safe without the mushroom head!

In all good shops this autumn and also available on this link: http://bataleon.com/softgoods_sandbox_collab

The relaxed-cut Balder jacket and Midas pant.

Some of you out there will have seen the scoop when we posted our ISPO reports back in February, others will have read all about it in our Product Guide, but for those who still remain in the dark allow us to illuminate you. This season, Bataleon are also producing outerwear and it is looking grand.

Applying the same ethos they have with snowboard making to outerwear, Bataleon looked at technical solutions to material problems. “We took three things that we didn’t like about snowboard jackets and fixed them,” says Bataleon’s Ian Thrashmore. “Tweaking the hood and collar, articulation and zips in the process. Technicality was always going to be central.”

Every jacket and pant will do the business whatever the weather thanks to 10K waterproofness/breathability, and they’re offering two compete outfits for year 1, each with different tailoring: one is tailored in a generally fitted style and the other features in a more relaxed cut but you can, of course, mix and match between them to get your personal style dialled.

The more fitted Dora jacket and Lima pant.

Whether you are into the baggy or fitted look, prefer cargo or jean style pants, like a classic or longer jacket, Bataleon can sort you out. Check the outerwear section on Bataleon’s site for more information.