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A water repellent, packable and wearable blanket that adds warmth and versatility to campers, van-lifers and cold water dippers. Imagine stepping out of your warm tent to brew your morning coffee and being able to keep that cosy feeling of being wrapped up. Introducing the VOITED Trooper Outdoor Poncho-Blanket. This multi-use wearable blanket is ideal for hanging at the campsite, changing under or just generally getting cosy.

A comfortable and generously sized women’s hiking shoe designed for all terrains. Keen describe the Targhee IV Waterproof Shoes as ‘the last hiking shoe you’ll buy’ and after the last few months with them, I am starting to see why they might be making that statement. I don’t think these shoes will ever get many ‘cool’ points from me for their aesthetic design. BUT their slightly boxy shape makes for some of the comfiest hiking shoes I’ve ever owned.

A lightweight and minimalist 36L pack designed for women (or narrower build/shoulder hikers) when hiking on ‘ultralight’ overnighters or fastpacking. The Lowe Alpine AirZone Ultra 36L Hiking Pack is my first ‘ultralight’ pack as an average, recreational hiker and wild camper. As my first ultralight pack, this is a new piece of kit to me and something I had been looking for for a long while.