The Performance Merino Baselayer Specialists

NZ Merino - the experts’ choice for all outdoor activities - wet or dry!


Hill Trek are the UK’s Ventile Specialists. They will even make-to-measure for you.


Hilltrek are a small independent business with a tradition of excellent customer service

If you, like us, prefer more sustainable, natural - and let’s face it - more rugged materials, with Ventile is the answer.  It’s been serving the outdoor community for years and many believe that t he synthetics industry has still not found anything to match it.



ProBalm -  a 100% natural product, made in the UK, designed for active people who need rapid and effective skin repair. Formulated to give intense level of skin support and protection.

Equipment & Gear Links Down sleeping bags, down jackets, mountaineering clothing. Made in England
"The best custom-made down gear in the UK comes from Peter Hutchinson Designs" - Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
The great  oudoor/backbacking eating utensils from Finland - lightweight, tough - and don’t make everything taste weird :-)
For all your paddling needs including Easy-load canoe and kayak handling equipment

Perfect for the sea (or river) dog who shares your canoe or boat with you! We bought one of these for our tripehound Rog - and it's excellent. Rog even seems to like wearing it!  


Great value, and good service from the company too.  

A smashing online source of walking books, maps & guides Camperlands
The mKettle  - a  new take on the traditional camping kettlle. A double-wall mini kettle that works on natural fuel - twigs, pinecones, etc., or with Trangia fuel.. Great for trekking, canoeing, camping, or backpacking light where weight, size and function are critical.
Made in the UK
Ergonomically designed based on biometric principles taking more stress off ankles, knees, hips and upper body than any of their competitors. By far the best poles for Nordic walking as well.
The only walking website where you can find video walks from across the whole country
The Roclite™ 400 GTX® is the worlds lightest leather Gore-Tex® walking boot. It is a modern interpretation of the walking boot, combining the durability and comfort of Nubuck leather, a waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex® liner and inov-8s expertise at reducing weight. The result is a fantastic walking boot that now sets the standard that all other boots are measured by. The boot is mid-cut and features lateral and medial posting to provide torsional support.
Colour Forest/Black
Munro Jacket
 Keela's flagship jacket capable of taking you through the toughest conditions imaginable. Has helped conquer the biggest mountains on the planet and is used by Mountain Rescue Teams, Tactical Forces and expedition teams all around the World.
Promoting walking in Scotland
 Walkhighlands' mission is to encourage the enjoyment of walking through being the best information source and social network for walkers in Scotland.

Makers of high quality outdoor equipment and clothing in the UK since 1965.

Troll gear has helped their customers make it to the tallest, deepest, remotest and most challenging places on this planet – they hope it serves you well too – wherever you end up.


 Native Americans weren’t the only ones  to use Tipis! They are traditional to the Sami people of Lapland too.
Tentipi™ Nordic Tipis are based on the traditional designs of  the Sami Kåta using the latest materials and construction techniques.
Just as practical and with - dare we say - the same “romance”

Formulated to support sports recovery

The products contain no parabens, no SLS and no petrochemicals. Ditch that locker room smell and feel good!

RIBZ Front Pack  In many adventure outdoor activities being able to reach essential gear fast without the removal of a backpack can be critical.  Simplicity is the foremost purpose of the front pack but there are many additional benefits as well for both weight distribution and balance.  Check out the RIBZ website for details.
The ONLY kind of soap flakes we recommend for washing our merino - Liquid Soap Flakes by Dri-Pak Ltd.
The ONLY kind of soap flakes we recommend for washing our merino -    Liquid Soap Flakes
by Dri-Pak Ltd.