summer gear guide 2022
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Summer Essentials<br />
CLASS OF <strong>2022</strong><br />
LIFESYSTEMS<br />
MOUNTAIN<br />
SUN CREAM £9<br />
At factor 50+, this cream has been<br />
specifically designed to protect your<br />
skin from the extra-harmful rays you get<br />
at high altitude. Once applied, the skin<br />
protection lasts for up to six hours,<br />
although you’ll need to reapply every<br />
two hours when up high or when it’s<br />
really humid. lifesystems.co.uk<br />
FJÄLLRÄVEN<br />
ABISKO WOOL<br />
HEADBAND<br />
£18<br />
As well as ensuring<br />
your hair behaves itself,<br />
this headband wicks<br />
away moisture, so you feel<br />
more refreshed in the heat. It’s<br />
made from the leftover material from the<br />
Abisko Wool Tank Top, so you’ll be helping to<br />
reduce wastage too. fjallraven.co.uk<br />
TREKMATES<br />
ORCHY DRY GAITERS £20<br />
These lightweight ankle gaiters from<br />
Trekmates (offcial partners of<br />
#walk1000miles) are not only<br />
waterproof, but are made of tough<br />
material that’s also breathable. They<br />
work with shoes or boots and<br />
come with a replaceable<br />
underfoot strap and<br />
metal hook for attaching<br />
to laces. trekmates.co.uk<br />
PRIMUS<br />
KLUNKEN BOTTLE 0.5ML<br />
DOUBLE WALL INSULATION<br />
£33<br />
Made from stainless steel and vacuum<br />
insulated with a double wall, this sturdy bottle<br />
will keep your drinks well chilled over <strong>summer</strong>.<br />
Then come winter, it’ll keep your coffee piping<br />
hot. Primus are stablemates with Fjällräven, so<br />
the Klunken’s colour schemes match those of<br />
the all-conquering Kånken backpack.<br />
ldmountaincentre.com<br />
CROSSFLY<br />
IKON X 6” BOXERS £25<br />
We already love three brands when it<br />
comes to walking underwear for men<br />
(Saxx, BAM and Páramo), but new<br />
kids on the block Crossfly might just<br />
be the most impressive of the lot.<br />
Super-smooth and super-supportive<br />
where you need it, yet brilliantly<br />
breathable, these are just absurdly<br />
comfortable after hours on the go.<br />
crossfly.com<br />
OUTDOOR RESEARCH<br />
HELIOS SUNHAT<br />
£35<br />
This is a favourite of<br />
CW writer Philip<br />
Thomas. It has a UPF<br />
50+ rating and a wide brim,<br />
so your whole head is well<br />
protected. The drawcord<br />
keeps the hat snug and well<br />
anchored to your head.<br />
cotswoldoutdoor.com<br />
SILVA<br />
SCOUT 3XT HEAD TORCH £35<br />
A lightweight, take-it-anywhere headtorch at a great price.<br />
There’s a powerful light output of 350 lumens, delivered via<br />
Silva Intelligent Light, which is a combination of long-reach<br />
spotlight and close-in floodlight. silvasweden.uk<br />
HYDRO FLASK<br />
24OZ BOTTLE £38.95<br />
This will keep a drink nice and cold for up to<br />
24 hour, and hot for up to 12 hours. It’s made<br />
from practically indestructible pro-grade<br />
stainless steel (which prevents flavour<br />
transfer) and has a leak-proof cap. It also<br />
has a limited lifetime warranty against<br />
manufacturer defects. Hydro Flask are a<br />
great brand but sadly they don’t sell direct or<br />
deliver to the UK, although you can find their<br />
wares courtesy of Mr Bezos at amazon.co.uk<br />
10 SUMMER GEAR GUIDE <strong>2022</strong>
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