Ben Fogle x The Rail | "I was employed by Jürgen Klopp"

Broadcaster, writer, adventurer, and outerwear brand owner Ben Fogle joins Fenners for an absolute blockbuster Episode 11 of 'The Rail'. 🧭🧥 Credits: 📸   / benfogle   📸   / buffalosystems   📸   / marrkt   ▫️ Production:   / lifejacketuk   ▫️ Executive Producer:   / fennersinsta   ▫️ Design & Socials:   / blck.mtn   ▫️ Photographer: ▫️ Editor: More from LIFEJACKET: ▫️ Website: https://www.lifejacketuk.co.uk/ ▫️ Socials: https://linktr.ee/LIFEJACKETUK The crew hits the road straight to Sheffield to film live on-site at the Buffalo Systems 'base camp'. One of the realest figures in adventure culture, Ben opens up about his genuine obsession with jackets and vintage gear, tracing back his love for jackets from both a fashion standpoint and a high-performance survival need. From the frozen landscapes of Antarctica to being marooned on an island, Ben breaks down why he loves old outerwear with visible repairs that tell a real story as he accidentally 'name drops' some famous faces, books he’s written, and wild corners of the world he’s explored along the way! The guys dig straight into an immense line up on the rail, checking out classic pieces from legendary names like Barbour, Yarmouth Oilskins, Eddie Bauer, and Nigel Cabourn. Ben dives into his relationship with the late Nigel Cabourn, his raw reaction when he was first offered the opportunity to buy Buffalo Systems, and his big plans to protect and elevate the apparel brand going forward. He also shares a deeply honest insight into his ADHD, opening up about how it has affected him throughout his life while ultimately fuelling his incredible success. Conversation Keeps Us Afloat. 0:00 Introduction and philosophy 6:14 Barbour classics 11:11 Collaboration and style 15:08 Personal style and outlook 17:59 Belstaff and storytelling 21:54 Overcoming challenges 30:27 The utility of capes 31:54 Nigel Cabourn tribute 36:44 Buffalo Systems ownership 53:25 Vintage discoveries 1:00:06 Legacy and conclusion