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11 Christmas gifts that would make any avid adventurer happy this festive season.

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MSR Trailshot Water Filter I.jpgMSR Trailshot Water Filter | £36

A great idea for a stocking filler, the Trailshot can be used to drink water straight from the source, much like a Lifestraw. Lightweight and designed to be stashed in a pocket this handy filter can be deployed quickly and even supply a small group with drinking water. You just need to pop the end of the house into the water source and pump the water (about 40 pumps) straight into your mouth or fill a bottle.

facewest.co.uk

 

CMP Campagnolo Women’s Stretch Silva Top.jpgCMP Campagnolo Women’s Stretch Silva Top | £38

A soft and stretchy baselayer that is great for hiking, being on the piste or everyday wear. The Softtech extra soft stretch fabric wicks moisture away from the body and is quick drying. Lightweight and easy to layer this top is stretchy with an ergonomic fit that promises no rubbing and no piling. Comfortable, easy to pack and in a range of colours to brighten up any adventure.

snowandrock.com

 

59560-hydroseal-case-phone-case-plus-1_e.jpgLifeventure Hydroseal Waterproof Phone Pouch Plus | £15.99

This useful bit of kit is a great gift for any adventuring tech addict. Specifically designed to accommodate larger phone models, the pouch protects your tech from water, sand and dirt with an IPX7 rated construction, two track LocTop closure and secure fastening. You can also get full use out of the phone while it stays protected, thanks to a touch sensitive window. Gone are the days of phones being tucked away in dry bags; either wear the pouch around your neck using the lanyard, or use the four lash points to securely attach it to your gear. 

lifeventure.com

 

Leatherman Style PS Multi Tool.jpgLeatherman Style PS Multi Tool | £40

This handy travel mate is a lovely gift to give and has a range of well thought out features that you will barely feel in your pocket. TSA approved with 8 tools including spring action pliers, scissors, tweezers, nail file, carabiner, bottle opener and a flat head screwdriver. Noticeably there is no knife blade included but this means it can be taken through airport security so perfect for anyone needing an international travel companion.

millets.co.uk

 

Satmap Active 12 GPS.jpgSatmap Active 12 Solo Edition GPS | £320

The Active 12 follows on from the award winning Active 10 and is a great gift for someone looking to upgrade their GPS system while still being easy to use for beginners. With a large bright hi-res screen this edition has twice the pixels of its predecessor allowing for easy to read detailed ordnance maps. Bluetooth smart technology means you can share maps and data between users while monitoring your heart rate and bike speed. The integrated barometric altimeter supplies accurate pressure and elevation data making this a useful device to carry on all adventures.

satmap.com

 

Saax Quest 2.0 Underwear | £24

Saxx Quest.jpgThese stylish boxer shorts won the National Geographic best travel underwear award, and the recipient of a pair will surely agree with that. Created by professional baseball player Trent Kitsch with walking in mind, they are essential for any hiker, biker and adventurer. The lightweight, moisture wicking nylon and polyester fabric gives a weightless and airy feel that is quick drying. The flat seams and anti-fold waistband ensures a comfortable fit that doesn’t chaft along with the mesh fabric that means they have an easy wash and go wearability. What more does a man need?

blacks.co.uk

 

 

Black Diamond Stance Belay Insulated Pants_e.jpgBlack Diamond Stance Belay Insulated Pants | £140

An essential addition to any hiker who enjoys high altitude climbs and teeth chattering conditions. The Belay pants are super lined with ThermoLite insulation that promises warmth even when wet. The full length side zippers give you easy manoeuvrability to layer up while wearing crampons and they compress down to fit easily in your pack. Complete with an integrated adjustable belt and seat gusset these pants will keep you snug, warm and ready to face the challenge ahead.

blackdiamondequipment.com

 

 

Arc Teryx Cerium LT Hoody.jpgArc'Teryx Cerium LT Hoody | £300

Lightweight and versatile this down hoody provides incredible warmth for its weight making it the ideal garment to be worn as a mid-layer or a standalone jacket. Cerium technology streamlines this hoody to give high warmth to weight ratio with strategically placed synthetic insulation in moisture prone areas. The shell is durable and comes with a storm hood to keep you warm and dry in everyday conditions. Internal zipped pockets and a stuff sack allows you to keep your valuables safe as snug as the person wearing it.

arcteryx.com

 

Platypus Duthie AM 10l_e.jpgPlatypus Duthie AM 10.0 | £110

A definite Christmas pleaser for any cycle enthusiast is this fully featured backpack. The carrying capacity feels well above the 7 litre volume and includes a 3 litre hydration bladder. The pack is jammed with features such as a sternum strap, hip belt, compression straps and an excellent Floatair ventilating back panel so you can easily carry a full face helmet. If that wasn’t enough then the built in rain cover will keep everything dry on those wet days.

leisurelakesbikes.com

 

 

Smith PivLock Arena Max Glasses | 

Smith PivLock Arena Max Glasses_e.jpg£161

Designed with pros in mind the PivLock Arena Max provides protection for the eyes in all conditions. Perfect for biking, running and just about any sport, the enhanced fit is designed to fit larger faces. The adjustable nose bridge allows you to find a comfortable fit for the face, and the ear pads keep the glasses firmly in place no matter how rough the terrain is. The larger lens gives an increased coverage and the option of ChromaPop lenses provides Smiths highest level of colour to give you HD vision with some added pop. 

smithoptics.com

 

BAM Bamboo socks_e.jpgBAM Fairisle Bamboo Walking Socks | £18

Walk this way to find the perfect stocking filler for any hiker. The BAM bamboo walking socks are like clouds for feet. Incredibly soft with a full terry lining these bamboo socks are temperature controlling, moisture wicking and naturally anti-bacterial, and so no more smelly socks! They are thick enough to wear with walking boots and have ribbed elasticated support at the opening, bottom of the leg and around the top of the foot to keep them from slipping down.

bambooclothing.co.uk

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