Arc’teryx Acrux TR GTX Boot (M&F)
● £220 ● www.arcteryx.com
Not everyone’s happy to wear leather or animal products these days, for plenty of good reasons. Arc’teryx Acrux GTX Boot is a heavy-duty trekking boot but it’s surprisingly lightweight, suitable for being out all day in challenging and changeable terrain. It’s stylish, flexible, comfortable, with breathable Gore-Tex, a good solid grip and dependable waterproofing. And with all that, it’s also made without leather or other animal products in any materials or adhesives.
Camelbak stainless steel bottle
● £35 ● www.camelbak.co.uk/bottles-c2
A little warmth goes a long way in the great outdoors, providing a bit of fuel for long days in the rain or cold, and it’s important to stay hydrated. I usually carry the same 1-litre double wall insulated stainless-steel bottle, which is leakproof, strong enough to withstand plenty of knocks and scratches, and means not having to buy plastic bottles from shops. Camelbak’s carry cap vacuum-insulated bottle keeps water cool for 24 hours and hot drinks warm for ten hours.
Snugpak Snugnut Hat
● £43 ●
