The van
Back on the road after a long wait. Builds, fixes and honest miles in a camper made to be used.
THE VAN IS BACK. SO ARE WE.
Fishing, camper vans and the freedom to disappear for a while. Real outdoor adventures for ordinary lads.
NORTH WEST ENGLAND · EST. YEARS AGO · BACK FOR GOOD
/ THE STORY
But the camper is back on the road—and being away is good for the soul.
Fat Lads Outdoors started years ago with branded camper vans, a fishing boat and even a show VW Beetle. The idea never really went away. Now neither are we.
This isn’t about perfect bodies, expensive kit or pretending every trip goes to plan. It’s about mates, builds, fishing and making the most of the time we’ve got.
COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE →/ WHAT WE’RE ABOUT
Back on the road after a long wait. Builds, fixes and honest miles in a camper made to be used.
Rivers, barbel, chub and quiet banks. Finding good water without spending a fortune.
No glossy travel show. Just getting away, clearing the head and feeling human again.
/ FIELD KIT — FIRST DROP
Proper gear for vans, riverbanks and weekends away. Printed to order, so we make what’s wanted—not piles of waste.

Heavy cotton · Unisex · 3 colours
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Raven, runes and crossed fishing rods
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Raven chest · Longship back print · 3 colours
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Embroidered · 6 outdoor colours · One size
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Heavy blend · Built for cold banks
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Camper van meets Norse longship
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Enamel · Van and bankside ready
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Leather patch · Adjustable
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New journeys, river sessions, van projects and the bits that go wrong.
Social links ready to connect when you send them over.