This is one of a series of excellent guide books from the Cicerone. Their guides are an inexpensive option for hikers heading all over the world looking to explore the world’s best walks and treks, mountains and cycle routes. This book details the Coast to Coast long-distance walking route from St Bees Head in Cumbria to Robin…
One Planet’s sleeping quilt Quest Pro -3 has a system of box-wall baffles and vertical V-baffles filled with 800-850 loft DWR treated duck down combines to achieve a fantastic weight to warmth ratio. The 10 Denier Vapour Vent V2 fabric used on the shell and internally ensures excellent breathability, durability and packability. Now the warmest quilt…
If you’ve packed everything but the kitchen sink, then you’ve made a mistake. Sea to Summit’s Kitchen Sink is 5 litres in volume and quite possibly the most versatile, useful accessory you’ll bring on your trip. The brilliantly designed bowl holds itself upright and stable even if it’s not completely full of water. Use it…
Compartmentalise to your heart’s content with these featherweight Zip Packs from Swiss legends Exped. The lightest splashproof packing cells on the market, this comes in at a ridiculous 31g. Use it to separate your dirty laundry, or thermals or undies, or whatever you like. The customs inspectors will be so impressed!
If one thing is guaranteed in This Hiking Life, it’s precipitation at one point or other. This is a simple, no-nonsense Raincover from Swiss legends Exped. A shock cord ensures it will fit tightly around your pack and when not needed it stuffs down to almost nothing. Now you’ve no excuse not to go hiking…
They look like a cross between something from Inspector Gadget and Dr Seuss, but if you don’t mind that (and who would) you’ll love the X series from Sea to Summit, including this extra large bowl. Made of flexible silicon sides that are freestanding and rigid and yet collapse completely flat, they are nifty and…
With generous capacity and plenty of clever details to make it easier to organise your kit, the Lowe Alpine’s AirZone Trail Camino 37:42 is perfectly adapted to challenging terrain and overnights in the wilderness. The breathable AirZone suspended mesh back system encourages airflow to your back, keeping you dry and comfortable throughout long mountain days.The…
Make the most of your day with this multi-functional 32 litre day pack designed to take you straight from the office to your next adventure.Designed with digital life in mind, the Lowe Alpine Phase 32 is a large volume day pack with a 15″ padded laptop compartment, tablet sleeve, and a harness pocket to stow…
The Catalyst 2-Person Tent is easy to pack, pop up, store, and care for-and more. Roomy and with two vestibules, this camping tent is the go-to when you’re bringing all the gear, and it even packs its own footprint. Plenty of mesh offers great airflow for summer camping, and it’s got tiebacks that roll back-perfect…
A liner is the core of a sleep system, keeping your sleeping bag clean and improving your sleep climate. The Sea to Summit Comfort Blend liner uses a stretch-knit fabric made of polyester and TENCEL Lyocell fibers to create a soft, comfortable, moisture-wicking layer around you.