Whether you’re SHOPPING for yourself or searching for gift INSPIRATION the following pages are filled with cool GEAR and outdoor GADGETS that’ll give any adventurer the EDGE
For the hikers…
Go anywhere, go everywhere, go hard or go home trousers. £295 | www.thrudark.com
2. WOMEN’S TALUS JACKET
The perfect mid or outer layer for all-year-round use. Men’s fit available RRP £139.95 | www.keelaoutdoors.com
3. 16L KIWI CLASSIC ROLLTOP BAG
Made from approximately 7 recycled bottles, this upright bag has tablet and laptop compartments and super-comfy straps. RRP £50 | www.craghoppers.com
4. PERILLA THERMAL ALPACA SOCKS
Warm, wicking, odour-repelling walking socks — made for feet that wander. £19 | perilla.co.uk
5. CL COMPANION BINOCULARS
From exotic islands to your own backyard, these bins are made for explorers. From £1,000 | www.swarovskioptik.com
6. LEATHERMAN FREE T4 MULTIPURPOSE TOOL
12 tools in one – don’t leave home without it. £84.95 | www.leatherman.co.uk
7. DOLOMITE STEINBOCK WT GTX SHOE
Italian-crafted lightweight walking boots with excellent all-round support. £200 | www.dolomite.it/gb/en
8. EPIC BRITISH WALKS
33 amazing trails, each graded by difficulty, from beginner’s routes to multi-day hikes for super-fit, seasoned ramblers. £19.99 | www.os.uk/epicwalks
For the vanlifers…
£249.00 | Uk.ooni.com
2. SELK’BAG ORIGINAL 6G
A snug sleeping bag onesie with zip-off feet, you can wear anywhere. £159.99 | www.selkbag.co.uk
3. RADIATE EMBRACE CHAIR
Comfy camping chair with a built-in, Graphene heating element for cosy evenings around the campfire. £110 | www.vango.co.uk
4. JACKERY SOLAR GENERATOR
A portable power station and solar panel for charging life’s essentials in the wild. From £519.98 | www.amazon.co.uk/jackery
5. RAMBLER 10oz WINE TUMBLER
When enjoying your wine outdoors is simultaneously hardcore and laid back. £24.99 | uk.yeti.com
6. URBANEARS PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER
£169.99 | www.urbanears.com
7. RADIATE SLEEPING BAG
Deluxe 3-season, 10 tog sleeping bag, with a built-in Graphene heating element — toasty! £90 | www.vango.co.uk
8. KEEN HOWSER CHUKKA
Fleece-lined men’s travel shoe with a sole that’s suitable both indoors and out. Made from recycled PET plastic. £65 | www.keenfootwear.com
For the urbaneers…
Immortalise your favourite town, city, or AONB in print, then hang it on your wall for all to see. From 79.99 | os.uk/custommade
2. FIREBALL JACKET
A reliable mid or outer layer, the DWR coating will shed light rain — made for all-season adventures. £200 | www.montane.com
3. BACH COVE 12 PACK
Lightweight, compact rucksack. Can be used as a shopper or a backpack for days out in the city. £50 | www.bachpacks.com/en
4. DAVEK MINI
Pocket-sized umbrella that’s perfect for exploring the city. £49 | www.davek.co.uk
5. KLEAN KANTEEN 750ML TKPRO FLASK
Insulated to keep liquids warm on the go — hearty soups or vin chaud? £39.95 | www.kleankanteen.co.uk
6. AFTERSHOKZ AEROPEX WIRELESS HEADPHONES
Bone-conduction technology means you hear through your head, leaving your ears open to the sounds around you. £149.95 | www.aftershokz.co.uk
7. WIRED FOR ADVENTURE DIGITAL LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION
Read your fave adventure mag on the go — any time, anywhere! £32.99 for 12 months | www.wiredforadventure.com
8. ECCO MX
Go from the city to the trail and back again in comfort and style. £130 | gb.ecco.com
9. RADIATE HEATED CUSHION
Never suffer a cold train platform or picnic bench again. £58 | www.vango.co.uk
For the piste artists…
With the same responsible waterproofing and breathable technology as the jacket, these pants are built to perform. £450 | www.hellyhansen.com
2. ELEVATION INFINITY 2.0 JACKET
Award-winning jacket with the most advanced and responsible waterproof-breathable technology. £650 | www.hellyhansen.com
3. VAPUR WANDERVINO
Reusable, BPA-free, shatterproof wine carrier and cups set – enjoy a winter warmer anywhere! £17.95 | www.whitbyandco.co.uk
4. ZIPPO HEATBANK
A 6-hour rechargeable hand-warmer and USB power bank to charge gizmos on the slopes. £39.95 | www.whitbyandco.co.uk
5. DOLOMITE 54 RESORT SHOE
Beautiful women’s winter shoe with an eco-fur lining, made from water-repellant nubuk – ideal for the après ski. £235 | www.dolomite.it/gb/en
6. CIRQUE HYBRID GLOVES
A lightweight glove for mountaineering and backcountry tours. £70 | www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_GB
7. SAXX QUEST
Uniquely comfy boxer briefs with SAXX signature ‘ballpark’. Every pair sold helps stop 50 plastic bottles from entering the ocean. £25 | www.saxx.com
For the MTB-ers
It’ll give Santa’s sleigh a run for its money. £7,290 | www.ductai.com
2. LIGHTWEIGHT DRY SACK SET
£35 | www.seatosummit.co.uk
3. REFLECT360 CRS WOMEN’S CYCLING JACKET
£129.99 | www.provizsports.com
4. PLATYPUS QUICKDRAW MICROFILTER
Clean, fresh drinking water, wherever you are. Filters up to 3L of water in 60 seconds, while removing 99.99% of bacteria and protozoa. £45 | www.platy.com
5. WINDPROOF CAP III
Fleece-lined wind-and water-repellent cap, to keep you snug under your helmet. £25 | www.vaude.com
6. PRINCETON TEC REMIX LED HEADTORCH
Versatile, compact, and water-resistant — useful both on and off the bike. £49.95 | www.princetontec.co.uk
7. SCOTT RC RACEDAY 60 BAG
Waterproof and with plenty of clever compartments for all your kit, so you can be event-ready. £184.99 | www.scott-sports.com
8. BRISTON STREAMLINER ADVENTURE
£295 | www.wolfandbadger.com
9. ULTRADRI WATERPROOF SPORT SOCK
Warm, breathable socks with an in-cuff seal, to keep water at bay. RRP £34 | www.dexshell.co.uk
For the water-sporters…
An ultra-spacious cockpit and luxuriously padded seat coupled with effortless stability and manoeuvrability, so you can focus on the sights and sounds around you. From £755 | www.venturekayaks.com
2. FLEXLITE ALUMIN TOP 2.5MM
Lightweight and flexible for vigorous activity in cold water. £165 | www.musto.com
3. FLEXLITE ALUMIN PANT 2.5MM
£165 | www.musto.com
4. VOLTER LOFT II JACKET
Water-repellent, breathable, and heated – everything you need to warm up after a cold-wet adventure RRP: £160 | www.regatta.com
5. KEEN HOWSER III SLIDE
Versatile outdoor slippers, perfect for warming up cold, wet feet. Made from recycled PET plastic. £55 | www.keenfootwear.com
6. OS MICROFIBRE TOWEL
Soft, lightweight, and super absorbent – dry off in no time with this map-inspired towel. £24.99 | os.uk/mapgifts
7. RUCKRAFT®
Part tow float, part drybag, the RuckRaft allows you to tow your hiking pack, clothing, and shoes behind you in the water. £164 | www.abovebelow.sc
8. THE OUTDOOR SWIMMING GUIDE
Over 400 of the best lidos, wild swimming, and open-air swimming spots in England, Scotland, and Wales £20 | www.v-publishing.co.uk
9. DRYLITE WATERPROOF GLOVES
Breathable, touchscreen-compatible gloves that keep the warm in and the wet out. £42 | www.dexshell.co.uk
For the survivalists…
An ultra-spacious cockpit and luxuriously padded seat coupled with effortless stability and manoeuvrability, so you can focus on the sights and sounds around you. From £755 | www.venturekayaks.com
2. MOONLIGHT HAMMOCK
Lightweight and flexible for vigorous activity in cold water. £165 | www.musto.com
3. KAMIK ABIGAIL BOOT
£165 | www.musto.com
4. MILLICAN SMITH THE ROLLPACK 25L
Water-repellent, breathable, and heated – everything you need to warm up after a cold-wet adventure RRP: £160 | www.regatta.com
5. MARK WOOD: SOLO EXPLORER
£20 | www.markwoodexplorer.com/books
6. LARS FÄLT KNIFE
£145 | wwwcasstrom.co.uk
7. BERING WATER HEATER
£61.99 | www.robens.de/en-gb
8. ULTRALIGHT HEAT EXCHANGER COOK KIT
A lid, a can stand, two bowls, and cutlery all fit into this fast-boil set with room for a gas canister and Vango Atom Stove (sold separately) £48 | www.vango.co.uk
9. CABAL 1513 AGED RUM
The adventurer’s drink of choice. It’ll warm your cockles, plus 10% of profits go to the Explorers Club Great Britain and Ireland Chapter. £89.95 + delivery | www.cabalrum.com
10. SMALL VIKING AXE GAME
Practise your axe-throwing skills! £109.95 | www.nordicoutdoor.co.uk
For the climbers…
Women’s fit available £120 | www.arcteryx.com/gb
2. WOMEN’S DOWN APPROACH HOODIE
Super warm, this hoodie stuffs down into its own pocket and secures to your harness with a carabiner clip loop. £300 | www.blackdiamondequipment.com
3. BATABOOM UNISEX PANTS
Laidback styling at its best — super soft pants with extra stretch. £60 | www.3rdrockclothing.com
4. BEASTMAKING
A fingers-first approach to becoming a better climber. £20 | www.vpublishing.co.uk
5. BOING JEWELLERY BRACELET AND KEY-FOB SET
Handmade in the UK from climbing rope – loads of colours available! £65 | www.boingjewellery.com
6. UPCYCLED FUN BOULDER BUCKET
Hand tie-dyed from surplus organic cotton, so each one is unique. £29 | www.3rdrockclothing.com
7. DUONAMIC ELEVIIA
Portable door clamps with pull-up handles. £99 | www.darkventures.co.uk
8. RHINO SKINS SOLUTION TRAVEL PACK
The only ‘toiletries’ gift-set you’ll need. £50 | www.darkventures.co.uk
9. UNPARALLEL FLAGSHIP CLIMBING SHOE
Put your best foot forward in 2022. £145 | www.darkventures.co.uk