Cotswold Outdoors' Christmas gift guide for walkers and climbers
Stuck for ideas on what you buy your adventurous friends and family members for Christmas? Cotswold Outdoor may have the answer. And BMC members get 15% off in store and online. Have a browse for ideas:
Designed to help you fix and patch up your gear, this kit features a Black Hole Fabric kit holder, two needles, sewing thread and some Gear Aid Repair patches finished in a shade of black suitable for use on anything, it's ideal to repair your apparel, bags, accessories and stuff sacks where required.
Compact and easy to use, the Petzl Tikka 350L Headtorch delivers 350 lumens of brightness with a wide flood beam, ideal for close-range visibility and light movement. Whether you’re camping, hiking, trekking, or handling an emergency at home, the Tikka is a reliable companion.
The Rook 65 features all of the essentials for multi-day backpacking trips; a large capacity with upper lid and lower sleeping-bag compartment access points. An internal divider provides a separated lower compartment which can be unfastened easily when not in use.
Designed for seamless use during high-output activities, they feature a close-fitting design, superior grip, and enhanced dexterity, allowing you to handle gear, navigate zippers, or snap photos with ease, thanks to their smartphone-compatible fingertips. Whether you're hiking, trail running, or tackling rugged gravel rides, the Quest Windstopper Gloves are built to stay on and perform, adapting effortlessly to your pace and environment.
When out and about and looking for a bottle that can keep up with your thirst, you never need look anywhere else than Nalgene. With a wide-mouth, this Sustain 1L Water Bottle is easy to fill for long journeys out in the wild, and makes adding ice to your drinks a breeze. With a wide range of bottles and lid types in an assortment of colours, Nalgene bottles are built to last, dishwasher safe and leak-proof guaranteed.
Valid for 12 months, this gift card can be used across all three stores.
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