Addicted to the Cold

Pushing himself - and his gear - to the limit, Mateusz Moskalik has found a home in the harsh, arctic climates of the north. He thrives where others won't tread, and his bags have to be as tough as he is.

He is very patient, spending hours in bitter cold and blending into his surroundings so the local wildlife doesn't feel threatened and allows him to come close. No, he doesn't speak to animals — at least not yet. But he understands them perfectly and can predict their movements. He's in his element, and his fabulous images prove it.

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Mateusz's Gear

Mateusz spends a lot of his time in extreme conditions. The bags he relies on to keep his gear safe are the Pro Trekker™ 600 AW, Dry Zone™ 200 and Vertex™ 300 AW — bags that are as tough as he is. Click the links to see why.