Finding Faraway Nearby 2025

FIND FARAWAY NEARBY SPRING PRODUCT BRIEFING 2025

From winter’s quiet stillness, spring is emerging full of energy and vibrance - and so are we. The days are longer, nature is wilder, the air is (hopefully) warmer.

We’re welcomed back into our playground by the dawn chorus and the sun’s embrace. You don’t have to go far or spend big to find adventure; pack up your bag, head for the trail less travelled, leave a trace a trace for good, and find your far away nearby.

Find inspiration for your next adventure in our Mountain Journals

Cover artwork by Clare Allan Art Find her work at The Gallery in New Mills and clareallanart.com

A SPRINGTIME OF GOOD TIMES OUTSIDE

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There’s so, so much to share this season. The latest and greatest kit we’ve ever made! The best gear you’ve never seen and, of course, some favourites re-thought and re-imagined. Here comes spring.

Do what you love, do more of what makes you happy.

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1. Katabatic £189.99 • 2. Sonder Cortex from £2,049 • 3. Chilkoot £79.99 4. Definition £279.99 • 5+11. Peak Flasks from £13.99 • 6. Floe Trouser £79.99 7, 13 +16. Idwal beanies £34.99 • 8. Keeshond £64.99 • 9. Woodsmoke £89.99 • 10. Tour Cargo Bib Shorts £99.99 • 12. Balance £229.99 • 14. Presta £69.99 • 15. Rila Jersey £69.99 • 17. Liskam socks £19.99 • 18. Carbon Marathon Ultra Twins £89.99 • 19. Ionic £24.99 • 20. Mello tech tight £54.99 21. Dulsie £44.99 • 22. Ultra Tent £299.99 • 23. Sastrugi £79.99 • 24. Juice Boost £19.99 25. Juice Tank £24.99 • 26. Loki £59.99 • 27. Axiom Tent £369.99 • 28. Vagabond Stove £79.99 29. Swoosh hoodie £49.99 • 30. Jura £159.99 • 31. Pipedream 400 £274.99 • 32. Terrapin £139.99 33. MytiPan from £24.99 • 34. Pacific Crest from £79.99 • 35. Sastrugi Pullover £79.99 36. MytiPot 2.2L £59.99 • 37. Delta SUP £329.99 • 38. Gourdon from £39.99 • 39. MytiMug from £14.99 40. Oxbow Canoe £749.99 • 41. BruKit £59.99 • 42. Cloud Base £54.99 • 43. Wave £29.99 44. Explorer £69.99 • 45. Turbine Pump £26.99 • 46. Haven £129.99 • 47. Dozer £79.99 • 48. Hunka £54.99

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LEAVE A TRACE Al Humphreys on the injustice and absurdity of being excluded from our wild places. And how we can leave them better than we find them.

So much of England’s countryside and rivers are off-limits to the public. Laws of trespass keep us fenced out of landscapes we long to roam, disconnecting us from nature, adventure, and the quiet freedom that wild places offer. But is our only option to stay obediently on the path? Or can we find a way to wander responsibly, leaving a positive trace instead of a destructive one?

For years, I was not concerned about the right to roam movement. We have an incredible network of public footpaths in Britain, and whenever I fancy going for a swim I’ve always been quite happy just to jump into the river or lake. When wild camping I was happy to keep a low profile—bivvying quietly, leaving no trace, and making sure I was gone before the world woke up. I’ve had so many microadventures over so many years, with no problems at all.

But then I began learning more about land use—how much of our countryside isn’t a thriving wilderness but a degraded, neglected, ecologically barren place. If our woods and meadows were

utopias stuffed with nature, I’d be more willing to stay obediently on the path. But they aren’t.

Our green deserts, stripped of biodiversity, tell a different story. Grouse moors burn.

Rivers suffocate in pollution. And all the while, we’re told to keep out, to stay in our designated spaces. The Keepers of the keys are not taking care of the places they exclude us from, even though they often use the argument that roamers like me would ruin the countryside.

The disconnect of all this exclusion is dangerous.

The less we tread these hills, sleep under the stars, swim in the rivers, the less we notice the damage being done. The less we care. And if we don’t care, we won’t demand change.

That’s why we need more people in more places, witnessing, learning, and engaging.

Leave no trace?

There’s an irony in the phrase “Leave No Trace.”

Of course, we should tread lightly—packing out our rubbish, respecting wildlife, and not trampling wildflowers. But what if, instead of leaving no trace, we made more effort to leave a positive trace? A smile to a stranger. A cleaned-up fire pit.

A friendly conversation with a farmer. Instead of sneaking through the land as if we don’t belong, what if we walked through it as caretakers?

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Because who is going to fix this mess? We need to get involved. Us, the wanderers. Those who run at sunrise, paddle rivers, and roll out a sleeping bag at dusk, need to step up and take care for places.

The solution isn’t just about demanding more access—it’s also about proving we deserve it.

If we leave the land better than we found it, perhaps we can shift the conversation from exclusion to stewardship.

This isn’t about division. It’s not about pitting landowners against walkers, or farmers against campers. I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love nature, who wouldn’t prefer our countryside to be thriving and sustainable. Everyone loves a sunrise, a woodland in spring, a view from a hilltop.

We have a great deal in common.

We just have to pull in the same direction. Not by shouting angrily on Twitter or across a farmer’s fence—but by with what we share: I love nature.

You love nature too. How can we make all this work better?

It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do.

Words & pictures by Al Humphreys

The countryside matters—for food, for livelihoods, for wildlife, for adventure. And my time spent roaming, gently trespassing, and reading books about both sides of the debate has convinced me that it is possible for all these things to exist together.

– Molière

Leave a trace

• The Trespasser’s Companion Nick Hayes • The Lie of the Land: Who Really Cares for the Countryside? Guy Shrubsole • Local: A Search for Nearby Nature and Wildness Alastair Humphreys

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MUST ReadS...

MEET

THE MAKERS

We’ve been making outdoor gear here in the UK since 2004.

From our Founders sitting behind sewing machines, we’ve expanded to a talented team of sewers. Our UK Made range is proudly made in our UK Factory at our HQ Campus, on the edge of the Peak District.

Specialising in bikepacking bags and bouldering mats, we put each product through its paces before getting it into your hands. Testing, trialling and improving until it’s fit for purpose. Pride is woven and sewn into each product, and sealed with a sprinkle of Alpkit magic.

Alongside our stock UK Made products, our talented team can create something that is uniquely yours. From custom bikepacking bags to one-of-a-kind bags and accessories.

You dream it, we make it custom@alpkit.com

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Our talented seamsters are the dreamweavers, and the heart and soul of our UK Factory that brings our UK Made range to life.

UK made, world ready.

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LIMITED EDITION

Forester bikepacking bags

Find your wild with our latest Limited Edition bikepacking bags.

Designed for adventure and expertly crafted in our UK Factory, Forester bikepacking bags combine durability and practicality with a nature-inspired design. The perfect companion for exploring the trails and escaping into the great outdoors. From £44.99

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REAL STORIES OF JOURNEYS, EXPEDITIONS AND ADVENTURE.

Easter bikepacking

A bikepacking journey through the Yorkshire Coast Route pairs stunning scenery with exciting cycling, offering an Easter adventure to remember.

Last Easter, we decided to take our annual family bikepacking trip to the Yorkshire coast, following the Cinder Track from Scarborough to Whitby.

After a recce of some of the route, it looked ideal for our gaggle of intrepid cyclists aged 20 months, 7, 9 and 11 years old. We joined forces with another family because nothing keeps your kids pedalling better than a friendly bit of peer pressure.

Stopping briefly for Haribo top-ups and chatting with a few friendly horses, we approached Whitby.

Pedalling into Whitby Abbey (and passing Whitby Brewery, which looked good for a thirst quenching pint), we finished our ride in style. What a superb place to stop. We parked our bikes and strolled into Whitby in search of fish and chips, ice cream, and Count Dracula.

We travelled up to Scarborough in driving rain and howling winds, so I was already feeling a little apprehensive. We sheltered from the storm and stayed overnight in the Grand Hotel Scarborough (it was perhaps grand once - it does have two ballrooms after all) before our “grand depart”.

The following morning we reversed the route and slogged our way back (the trail being even more waterlogged). Even with tired legs, spirits were high. Despite an early start to miss the rain, we finished in Scarborough, soaked and muddy but with an immense sense of satisfaction.

Traveling by bike with kids is no easy task and it can seem daunting. My top tips:

Words & pictures by Scot Easter

Morning arrived, and our legs were fuelled from stacks of pancakes. The sea mist cleared and we joined the Cinder track which offered stunning cliffs and impressive vistas. Despite the muddy conditions from the previous days’ weather, the kids made quick work of it. Me, less so, as I was fully laden with bags and our youngest in the trailer. We stopped at Ravenscar before starting a glorious descent towards Robin Hood’s Bay. Fuelled with ‘whoops’ and cheers from the kids, we were flying along and the sun was shining.

• Keep it as short and simple as possible and always have an emergency escape plan • Frequent stops • Plenty of snacks • Lots of spare layers • Bringing friends along for the ride keeps morale high and the wheels turning

DOWN SIZING

Top 10 spring UK bikepacking routes

Less is more when packing for a bikepacking trip, packing light and only what you need. Your legs will certainly thank you when the trail points north. Here are some of our favourites for a spring spin out.

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KEEP RUNNING TILL THE JOY CATCHES UP

For many of us there’s no simpler way to exercise quickly or explore an area at speed, than running.

With friends or alone, with all the gear or just an idea, running changes how we interact with the world for the better. Get your gear on, open the door and just get out there. Future you will always says thanks.

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Make it appen A few apps that might help you find new routes...

RunkeEper

Track your runs, get training plans, reminders and strangely addictive challenges.

OS Maps

Never again think, ‘I wonder what’s down there.’ Turn runs into a way to explore new trails and places.

Komoot

Find route inspiration through curated collections and routes shared by Komoot’s ever-growing user base.

Runaway gear: 1. Artlu 10-litre hydration vest £49.99 2. Koulin Trail Tights £39.99 3. Gravitas 3-layer waterproof £199.99 4. Vaypour Long Sleeve £39.99 5. Qark head torch £39.99 6. Swiglet running bottle £6.99 7. Nano Lites Ultralight folding poles £69.99 8. Specta Pullover Glove £22.99

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SPRING EDIT Layering cut for the cusp of winter and spring.

1. Fortitude Hillwalking waterproof cut for maximum protection and coverage £199.99 2. Loki Award winning snap neck pullover fleece. With 100% recycled fabric. £59.99 3. Kepler Long Sleeve Premium 160 gsm merino long sleeve base layer £59.99 4. Chilkoot Lightweight, weather resistant softshell hillwalking trousers £79.99 5. Cloudburst Lightweight, packable 2.5-layer waterproof trousers £99.99 6. Mello Tech Tight Reinforced technical leggings for scrambling and climbing £44.99 7. Parallax Lightweight waterproof trousers with a breathable 2.5 layer fabric £119.99 8. Kepler Short Sleeve Pure ultrafine non-mulesed merino wool base layer £49.99 9. Kelpie Recycled quarter zip micro fleece top £49.99 10. Sigma All-day comfort and wet weather protection from a 3-layer membrane with best in class waterproof and breathability rating. 100% recycled and recyclable. £169.99

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WINTER Do remember they can’t cancel the spring.

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Behind the seams

The most sustainable piece of gear is the piece you already own. Each year, we do over 12,000 repairs on gear from all brands, so we are experts in rewashing, reproofing, patching, changing zips, and giving your gear a little TLC when it needs it.

There’s a Repair Station in all of our stores, each with a team of skilled Repair Heroes ready to fix, wash, transform or adapt gear.

Pop in to say hello and chat through what’s possible.

Scan to see the full list of services and prices and book your repair today!

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If you care.

You repair.

We all develop relationships with our favourite kit, and when this happens we go to extreme lengths to keep it going.

In June 2014, I got my very first boulder pad for my 13th birthday - an Alpkit Phud taco-style pad.

Anytime I went out bouldering, my green pad came with me.

From adventures to the Lake District and Scotland, to an annual big trip to Font.

After many years of hard-use (it’s safe to say I never went easy on my pad), it had a number of holes in the black side, the green side had started to delaminate in places, and the handles were once again hanging by a thread.

So last summer, I brought my pad home to patch it up for the autumn season, reusing as much of the original mat as possible and saving it from landfill.

After a couple of hours of cutting, pinning, and sewing, my Phud was back in action.

This boulder mat has been with me my entire climbing life, watching moments of triumph as I top out on projects, and catching me for the hundreds of times I’ve fallen onto it. The pad, never the focus in photos, but always there in the background giving me confidence to try my best. Serving as picnic bench for crag lunches, and as an umbrella when the weather closed in.

Here’s to many more years of climbing together; the same rocks, same pad, and same undying love for this sport.

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All our Repair Station services are also available online. Add the service you need to your basket, package up with the freepost label provided and get it in the post!

Patch

Repair holes and tears in your kit.

Single or multiple patches available.

Zip

Replace an entire broken zip or just change out a broken slider.

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Wash

Improve your down jacket’s performance with a pro wash.

Reproof

Get your waterproof clothing back to it’s best with our wash and reproof.

Sleeping bags

Sleeping bag seen a lot of action?!

Get it back to it’s best with our wash service.

Smile to the world d l r o w e h t & k c a b s e l i sm

As much as we love winter adventures, spring marks the start of longer days, warmer sun and nature coming back to life. Grand plans, trips with friends and personal challenges start to take shape for the year ahead. But take time to wander, pause for a moment and notice all the tiny changes that your favourite spots are going through.

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REAL STORIES OF JOURNEYS, EXPEDITIONS AND ADVENTURE.

Audax Adventure

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Words & pictures by Alpkit’s Sophia Attwood Apperley

Sophia on her Pendle 600, a 616km Audax with 10,000m of climbing.

Tackling challenging terrains like Hardknott and Wrynose, enduring relentless headwinds and saying “no” to sleep.

The most brutal 600km ride on the Audax calendar should leave you feeling a little battered, shouldn’t it? 10,000m of climbing in 40 hours, including Hardknott and Wrynose, with a relentless headwind.

No sleep, just Red Bull and a can-do attitude.

The attitude of a hardcore rider and a badass.

(I tell myself!)

I set off from Clitheroe in the drizzle. I took the advice of Pendle 600 veterans and pressed on to Ripon Greggs rather than stopping in Pateley Bridge.

I was still smarting from my ‘All Points North’ Audax mistakes. I had resolved to make sure to absolutely pig out on this ride. At Greggs, I had a pasty, two buns and got a vegan sausage roll for my back pocket.

Next, over to the North York Moors. It was all tough.

At Robin Hood Bay, I scrounged chips from all the other Audaxers, and then pressed on to try and

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make good time. The headwind was certainly rearing its ugly head, but I was pleased to note by Stokesley my average speed had only dropped to 20.9kph, and I was on track timewise. I resolved to be steadfast with my plan and I got myself a big pizza.

The reason this route is especially hard and so feared, is that the “overnight control” is at a point where you’re past wanting to sleep. The HexhamAlston section was where I eventually gave in and got into my emergency bivvy. I set my alarm for 20 mins but woke up after 10 when I got cold.

Then, Alston Petrol Station appeared on the horizon. Forever my haven, my saviour, the shining beacon of hope in the darkness of eternal hellfire.

The invisible hug from the coffee gods. The #1 fruitcake stop for the world’s number one fruitcakes (aka Audaxers). I had a double espresso, a banana and returned to human form.

With some quality tunes blaring in my headphones, I reached Langwathby control at about 8:30 am, which was a relief. I had breakfast, cleaned my teeth and charged my gadgets, before pressing on at 9 am. I walked basically half of Hardknott Pass, which I had anticipated, and all the descent.

This took precious time. So, I figured I would not stop again except for one “useful” stop at the last Control at Carnforth services.

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There, I put on my waterproofs, got a coffee, another big Red Bull, some sweeties, a big sandwich and was out and done in 10 minutes. I was feeling strong, well-fuelled, and alert. The only things standing in my way were the impending sunset, poor surfaces, and unfamiliar roads.

At Dunsop, it was bang on 10 pm, and 16.6k and 160m of climbing were to go.

I was pushing on but my shifter wasn’t working. I had to take my glasses off because it was too misty. I was descending faster than I normally would in the dark but I could taste my arrival.

I had to step out of my comfort zone.

I swung onto the bridge at Clitheroe with 20 minutes to go. I hit a raised manhole cover and almost came off! I sprinted up the steps to the hall with my bike on my shoulder, abandoned it outside, and collapsed through the door, waving my Brevet card! I’m here!!!

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share the joy

Spring is a great time to take stock and get gear ready for the year ahead.

But if you find an old favourite is no longer needed, our Continuum Project helps find your old gear a new life - we repair, rehome, reuse and only after all these options have been fully exhausted, we recycle. It’s simple: you send us any brand of unwanted outdoor clothing and equipment by dropping it off in store or using our returns process. We’ll then help share the love and give it to someone that needs it through our network of charitable partners.

Types of donations we can accept: • Tents • Outerlayers • Rucksacks • Insulation layers • Pots and pans • Midlayers • Bikes • Base layers (tops) • Bike parts • Walking boots • Bike accessories • Sleeping bags • Cycle clothing • Sleeping mats • Wetsuits • Walking poles Scan for more information on how to get involved

Sedona is built to be responsive and agile on gravel, road or trail. Designed to cover long distances with speed and comfort; it’s the ideal gravel race bike.

Builds from £2,849 or £49 /month

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HOME-GROWN WORLD-CLASS Who else looks customers in the eyes, listens to their problems and develops gear here in the UK for the world’s toughest environments?

We’re proud to have a small but hugely talented design team all based here in the UK. Store visits and customer feedback along with constant testing help us tweak and develop our products to work how and when you need them.

Our gear is specified to not only be comparable with the best, but to be the best. Gear that works as you need it to, designed to last and be repairable. We design for performance first, believing the most sustainable piece of gear is the one that works time after time, the one you trust for a lifetime of adventures.

Designed for durability. Built to be better.

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Sigma We designed Sigma with wet weather performance, cross-over use and circularity in mind. By choosing a mono-monomer fabric construction, even down to the pocket bag mesh, we’ve made it as easy as possible to close the loop. But we’ve not scrimped on performance to achieve this. Sigma has a 3-layer construction that’s fully waterproof and highly breathable for use in all seasons and all weathers.

Sigma will shrug off showers and storms alike for many years to come.

Titanium is ideal for camping cookware as it’s highly conductive for efficient and even heating. It’s lightweight, very, very strong and super inert, perfect for minimal cook set-ups.

We were surprised to find that because Titanium is one of the most abundant elements on earth, finding a source of recycled Ti was tricky. But we persisted, having to search beyond the outdoor industry to find a facility that would not only supply recycled Ti but also mill it at source. As a result all our Ti cookware now features minimum 30% recycled content without any compromise to performance.

Yulex ‘Swim’ at alpkit.com

Yulex is a natural plant-based replacement for neoprene, PEFC and/or FSC-certified natural rubber. The latest Yulex 2.0 materials are more flexible than ever allowing us to develop an open water swim collection using the technology without compromising performance. Whilst the technology isn’t quite there yet to challenge the performance of neoprene based glide suits, once it is, our entire range will be neoprene free.

Watch out for a Yulex swimwear due April 2025.

‘Cookware’ at alpkit.com

A world’s first recycled titanium cookware

Waterproof

3 Layer durability

100% recycled outer shell

Breathable

PFC FRee DWR Windproof

PFC-free

Light+, Packable just in case

RAINING

CHAMPION

It must be Spring, the rain just got warmer. But when the sky falls in on you, don’t throw the towel in, take a look at our Sigma Jacket. Three layers of toughness give 20K hydrostatic head balanced with a 20K breathability rating - making this the perfect all season, all-rounder. The 100% recycled and recyclable outer features our PFC-free durable water repellent, meaning it doesn’t leave any nasty chemicals in the wild places we love. And because size really does matter the Sigma comes in sizes 6 - 20 for women and XS - XXL for men. Pound for pound, the perfect pouring-it-down protection.

The award winning Sigma £169.99

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The delights of North Wales pulls in a huge number of visitors every week to enjoy the wealth of activities that enhance the lives of so many of us that love getting outdoors. But just because you might have it right on your doorstep, doesn’t mean you’re automatically going to have the same appreciation.

Living in small rural communities can bring its own issues. It’s important to be able to have support for local children to promote mental and physical wellbeing, and learn about and understand their local and wider environment. Introducing them to the opportunities of outdoor activities in the local area can bring huge benefits, as Gareth from Ysgol Llanddoged knows well.

“We are two rural schools located above the Conwy Valley looking over towards the

Carneddau Mountain Range and the Gwydir Forest. We really wanted to promote pupils’ health and wellbeing by providing taster sessions for them of activities in ‘Blue’ areas while also providing safety advice on being around natural water in our area.”

Looking for support towards the costs of instructors, equipment hire, and travel, the Alpkit Foundation contributed £200 to help. It was wonderful to hear back that over half of their pupils and 4 members of staff took part in the activities to experience a paddle boarding session, as well as a gorge walk up a local river.

“It was a very successful day, with many pupils being able to challenge themselves in an environment they never thought they would feel comfortable in.”

Every purchase you make helps get people outdoors.

Alpkit puts 1% of sales into the Alpkit Foundation.

This is our payback. Small awards that support grass roots, direct action projects and passionate game changers where a positive difference can be made to remove the barriers in getting outdoors and experience the benefits of time spent outdoors.

We’re incredibly proud to see the effect that these small steps can make. Thank you from us to all our customers that make this happen.

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Roll up, roll up! Camping season is fast approaching!

It’s time to stock up on fresh air.

We’ve got everything you need for your outdoor sleep out. Tents, bivvies, sleeping bags, mats, the lot. But don’t worry, nature will still provide the sunrise alarm for free. We’re advocates for leaving a trace. Controversial we know.

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Whether we like it or not, we will all make our mark on the earth - let’s leave a good one.

But when it comes to sleeping outdoors let’s only leave a patch of dry grass where you’ve slept.

1. Vagabond Highback Chair £44.99 • 2. Orion 45L £99.99 • 3. MytiStax 2 £49.99 • 4. Vagabond Lightweight Table £23.99 • 5. Qark head torch £39.99 • 6. Lampray £49.99 • 7. Soundbite £34.99 8. SnapWire cutlery £7.99 each • 9. Juice Holder £29.99 • 10. Snap 1200 £24.99 11. Cutlery Roll £6.99 • 12. Tiffin 1900 £34.99 • 13. Vagabond Pan Set £44.99 • 14. Bask Chair £99.99 15. Koro £54.99 • 16. Tippla £24.99 • 17. MytiMug 450 £27.99 • 18. Khort £329.99 19. Cloud Peak 200 £99.99 • 20. Tyndall Lantern £39.99 • 21. Cloud Base £54.99 22. Whisper £79.99 • 23. Pipedream 200 £199.99 • 24. Presta 25L £69.99

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1. Roundhouse Organic cotton bell tent £549.99 2. Nocturne 3 season semi-geodesic vis-á-vis tent with standing headroom £399.99 3. Axiom Space, stability and comfort £369.99 4. Khort 3 season tent weighing only 3.4kg £329.99 5. Zhota Geodesic mountain tent for expeditions £499.99

Hunka XL £69.99 Elan £99.99

Go it alone:

Hunka £54.99

Soloist £149.99 Soloist XL £169.99

Ultra 1 £299.99

Tarpstar 1 £159.99

Aeronaut 1 £159.99

Polestar £129.99

Bring a friend:

Back to basics:

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Ordos 2 £219.99 Ordos 3 £249.99

Viso 2 £159.99 Viso 3 £179.99

Aeronaut 2 £199.99

Jaran 2 £249.99 Jaran 3 £279.99

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Cap Born out of a desire to shift the narrative of extreme outdoor adventures to more relatable, inclusive experiences, Every Body Outdoors co-founder Emily KynastonWilliams turned her bonkers idea for a canoe journey across Lewis into reality with film-maker, Roxanna Barry, where every challenge turned into an opportunity for growth and exploration.

So how did I end up here - about to set off to make a film about canoeing across the middle of Lewis?

I was fed up of watching adventure films of men travelling a long way to conquer the furthest/ fastest/highest, which left me feeling quite the opposite of inspired or included. I had this precise rant to Roxanna and mentioned canoeing on Lewis, out of the blue I got an email asking for a map and before I could think twice I was committed to making a film.

Words by Emily Kynaston-Williams Pictures by Roxanna Barry

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sized Standing at the start line I was suddenly filled with doubt, ‘Who am I to be putting myself out there like this?’ and ‘Can I even do this?’ ran through my head and all my lofty ideas about being the representation that I want to see in the outdoor world seemed rather ridiculous. Then my friend Lisa dropped the bombshell that she wasn’t sure if she had ever been in a canoe before.

But you know, stretching the boundaries of what we think we can do and learning as we go is the whole point of this trip (and my husband helpfully pointed out every film needs an element of mild peril to make it interesting, so the worse it goes, the better the film will be).

It was an interesting change of mindset - I have always felt that I should prepare and know everything, or reach some arbitrary out of reach level of fitness before setting off on a trip like this, rather than allowing time and space for developing and practicing skills as I go along. This is not to say that we went into this blind and unprepared (I have been doing daft things with Lisa for years) but we allowed ourselves plenty of time to experiment along the way and see how it goes. And it turns out that it makes for a really memorable trip!

We did our first of many portages - none of the rivers were navigable, so we had to drag the canoe about 5km over the whole trip. One of my worries had been that my slightly creaky plus-size middle-aged body wouldn’t be strong enough to manage this. Yet we found a workable rhythm by plodding along at a steady pace. I’d go so far as to say that it was almost enjoyable - it’s a great opportunity to set the world to rights with a friend when they are tied to the same boat as you and can’t escape your chat.

In preparation for the trip I bought a sail, watched a 10-minute instructional video before a short practice, and it very much became a star of the journey. One of the most magical moments was heading for a short river connecting two lochs, a massive gust of wind hit us from behind, and we shot through the gap, going as fast as I have ever been in a canoe. It is such a contrast to the slow gradual progress of the portages.

We stopped and explored the islands in the lochs, we swam, we laughed, and we tried to take in as much of the landscape as possible. I have been totally inspired by the joy of this adventure and am keen to be off exploring again, knowing that there is so much to gain taking things a little bit slower and learning as you go.

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Trail Running • hiking • yoga • climbing • bouldering swimming • SUP • kayaking and canoeing • camping • foraging crafts • bushcraft • delicious food • music • talks • films Come join Alpkit staff, friends and family for our annual end of summer party.

A weekend of outdoor activities, camping, courses, live music, films, talks and of course there will be great food, great beer and great company.

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A not-for profit festival at Thornbridge Outdoors in the Peak District. All proceeds go to the Alpkit Foundation.

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