For more than a century, the Classic SD pen knife from Victorinox has been an icon of sleek functionality. And Victorinox has brought it right up to date in a bold range of colors that let you choose just the right tone for your personal taste.
Leave that bulky camera behind on your next trip, should you even have one anymore, because all you really need for amateur shots is your smart phone, but wait … won’t it get wet/scratched on your adventure And as for paperback books – forget it! Maybe you’re off on an adventure but can’t do without your tablet…
One Planet’s Extrovert, light, loud and ready to be out there. This slimline, single-entry rucksack will get you noticed on multi-day journeys, weighing less (only 1400g for the 55 litre capacity) without sacrificing comfort or support. Combining tough, light Diamondloc fabric with One Planet’s EXACT FIT Mid harness, the Extrovert has awesome design, style and weather resistance, with…
Something a little bit different from pack maestros Osprey – the Arcane Day Pack. It’s tough and simple urbane exterior betrays the thought that has gone into its design. The waxed cotton fabric will last for years, and you’ll want it to with this feature set: the 10 litre volume is divided into 13″ laptop and document…
Designed for those on foot around town or college, the German backpack specialists Deuter have the Giga Laptop 28 litre pack. Compact and well organised, the pack features Airstripes ventilation, removable and padded laptop bag with handle and pockets, internal document pocket, 3M reflector tab and key clip. Pretty much perfect.
Got heaps of fiddly tools in your pocket that you never use and are just weighing you down The Skeletool has ditched all the unnecessary extras to keep you light on your toes and still prepared for anything, and the CX’s carbon fibre handle insert reduces extraneous weight even further. Backed by Leatherman’s 25-year warranty.
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…
One of the lightest sleeping bags for its temperature rating. A perfect summer/shoulder season bag for those concerned with weight and packed volume. The Nitrous uses super light 10-denier Vapour Vent fabric, 800-850 loft Hydrophobic Down and 3D baffles for maximum loft and minimum packed volume. It also features a box foot and full length…
Comfort on long approaches can save your day, and easy access to gear gets you on the rock faster. The Arc’teryx Konseal 40 – perfectly sized for a day at the crags – is created for a comfortable carry and clean workflow. The materials – a 690D Cordura with Hadron LCP (liquid crystal polymer) grid…
Highly versatile 26L daypack from Arcteryx for day hiking and everyday use. You are not all about work, neither is the Mantis 26 Backpack. Transitioning effortlessly from urban to trail, this versatile pack delivers technical performance with a clean aesthetic. The drawbridge opening allows easy access to the large main compartment, multiple pockets provide intuitive…
Guidebook to the Pennine Way National Trail with OS map booklet. The 265 mile route from Edale to Kirk Yetholm takes three weeks to walk and is suitable for fit and experienced long distance walkers. The route crosses the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines National Parks. Includes separate OS 1:25,000 map booklet of…