We are slashing our prices on our ski range and for this week only we will be offering a 15% discount code for all Stance products.  SALE OUTLET Find a bargain in our sale outlet including hiking and outdoor clothing, camping gear, discount tents and camping accessories all at fantastic discount prices. Discount outdoor clothing and camping equipment is regularly added to our sale outlet department and we have some of the best brands available including Berghaus, The North Face, Vango and Coleman so not only will be you getting some cheap tents and outdoor clothing, you will also be gett ..read more

Over March we have introduced more brands to our range so that you can be ready, whether it's for a camping trip or barbecue in the garden.  One of the brands is Stance. Stance have turned the humble sock into an arena of art, expression and originality. Stance saw a category that had been taken for granted and overlooked, and breathed life into the world of socks, bringing athletes, performers, artists and cultural influences together to create highly unique, beautifully designed, and exceptionally practical footwear. Creative and technically innovative, Stance socks are incredibly ..read more

As soon as the weather brightens up (as much as it can in the UK) you can guarantee us Brits will be breaking out the camping gear. So why not get a head start? Make sure you have everything you need with this guide.     Whether you are a new or experienced camper, putting together a camping kit list will help make your trip as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. When putting together your camping list it is important to take into consideration where you are going, what you will be doing, when you are going and how long for.     Packing whatever you can before-hand hel ..read more

Gathering your kit can be super easy to do or it could be the thing that stops you from going backpacking. If you’re looking to go super lightweight then it’s simple, you have the clothes on your back and your toothbrush in your pocket and that’s pretty much it! But let’s be realistic, doing that might have been the thing to do back in the day, but now that's pretty unheard of.  You need to first find the careful balance of what you need to take with you and what you want to take with you. When I’m going off on an adventure the first thing I do when gathering up my kit is written a list ..read more

Nine times out of ten before someone has considered what type of kit they are going to take they have an idea of where they would like to go. We have all been there, sat in front of a computer screen or sat behind a till fantasizing about ditching the 9 to 5 and go explore what’s unknown to you, this is the starting point for everyone who has even thought about backpacking. So you head to your nearest bookstore, take a look at their travel section, find the books that you deem interesting or useful, then whip out your phone and buy them on Amazon for half the price. You start doing your resea ..read more

Now some people say that backpacking is more of a state of mind than accomplishment… I think it’s both. There are all sorts of people that backpack; from the person who reads all the blogs and videos on youtube... and follow what they say to the tee. There are backpackers that buy all the latest and greatest gear expecting that this will make their experience better or easier in some way and then you have the lightweight backpacker this type of backpacker is always asking themselves what can I do without. So where do you fit into this? what route do you want to take to make your backpacking ..read more

Having recently looked at some of the best hiking opportunities available here in the UK we have turned our attention a little further afield. This is our guide to some of the most incredible hiking destinations our planet has to offer and why we think they should feature on your adventure bucket list!     A frequent topic for the National Geographic and pretty much every adventure publication. Anybody who enjoys the outdoors should visit Yosemite National Park at least once in their lives. This Unesco World Heritage site is completely awe-inspiring and features trails and activiti ..read more

Looking through our archives we found a Q&A we did with Mountain Leader & Expedition Guides founder Rob Johnson about Llanberis Mountain Rescue! Our video team remastered the footage and uploaded it to our YouTube Channel for all to enjoy.   So if you want to find out more about mountain rescue, what they go through to rescue people then why not watch the videos below.   How Do You Contact Mountain Rescue?   When Do You Have To Use The Rescue Helicopter?   What To Do Before Calling Mountain Rescue?   What's The Average Response Time?   What's The ..read more

We all know that getting outdoors and hiking has great benefits for us, but sometimes things can get in the way. At Simply Hike we obviously have a bias, but we think that hiking and exploring with your loved ones is one of the best things you can do and can be so simple and yet so rewarding! In addition, with so many great locations right here in the UK there is somewhere amazing to discover which is accessible and enjoyable for all the family.   So, whether you are bored of walking along the same dog paths or making a conscious effort to get out more in the new year with the kids, we ha ..read more

Mountain Hardwear - Super DS Stretch Down Jacket The Men's Super DS Stretch Down Jacket is the ideal down jacket from Mountain Hardwear: lightweight insulation that is mobile, durable, and warm. Its stretch-baffle construction represents a new movement in down technology: the first puffy to weave face, back and baffles from a single fabric. With no bulky glues or delicate stitches, the woven baffles provide exceptional flexibility and durability, which reducing cold spots and down migration. The result is a down jacket with durable stretch. Shop for the Mountain Hardwear Super DS Stretch Down ..read more