Father’s Day pressie ideas from outdoor specialists Alpkit

It’s all about the men again – Yay; fathers, dads, grandfathers or simply those guys who rock our world! So, we’ve put together some of our top picks from Alpkit especially for Father’s Day 2021. Alpkit is a premium multi-activity outdoor and bike brand for enthusiasts and adventurers. Agile, vibrant, sustainable and multi award winning. From British made to 25-year Alpkit warranties, there’s some seriously impressive kit in this line up, so shout if you need further information, high res or samples.

Soundbite https://alpkit.com/products/soundbite £34.99 Bluetooth speaker and torch in one!

We’re loving Alpkit’s ‘Soundbite’ offering a Bluetooth speaker and camping lantern all-in-one!

The rechargeable Soundbite provides a slice of electronic home comfort in one light and compact package, with a powerful 3200mAh battery which provides 8-24 hours of music playing with a 10m signal range. The Soundbite has a hook to hang from your tent roof/nearby trees and a magnetic clip that will attach to the side of your car/bike to find the best sound and light options. The music and light can be activated at the same time and the frosted cover provides a soft but clear light with three brightness settings.

So, let dad have his tunes on for once and kick back and enjoy the music! If his dancing gets really bad just turn the light off!

Woodsmoke https://alpkit.com/products/woodsmoke-mens-thermocore-mountain-shirt £64.99 innovative ThermoTech® cos your dad’s worth it!

Woodsmoke is an innovation in mountain shirts. Made from ThermoTech® polyester engineered to keep you warm and comfy from when you’re slogging up that Alpine pass to when you’re making you’re way back down again!

The brushed fabric is as comfortable as his favourite cotton shirt, but wicks moisture away from the skin and dries quickly. Along with the snap front closure for easy venting, this makes the Woodsmoke ideal for faster paced days outdoors, whether you’re hiking, biking, climbing or, dare we say it, an evening outside in the local pub!

Woodsmoke’s stretchy brushed flannel fabric moves with you and feels incredibly soft on your skin. The Woodsmoke shirt is treated with Polygiene odour control technology, so dad can wear it all week in the Alpine summertime then give you big a ‘thank you’ hug without ruffling your nasal feathers too much!

 Alleycat Messenger www.alpkit.com £59.99 Designed and made in the UK with a 25 year warranty

A UK-made waxed cotton messenger bag designed by machinist Gemma in Alpkit's Nottinghamshire factory for commuting, travel, or just looking mighty swish as dad goes about his business!

And with all Alpkit’s products made in their Nottinghamshire Factory, the Alleycat comes with a 25 Year Alpine Bond warranty. Bonus as we know dad likes things that last!

The Alleycat has a number of useful features including a padded divider that neatly fits a 13-inch laptop or an A4 notepad, a zipped security pocket at the back which is hidden against your body, and if your dad does use the water-resistant Alleycat for his cycle commute, there’s a Hypalon attachment point on the back for small bike safety lights and an easy-access water bottle holster. The guys at Alpkit really have thought of absolutely everything!

Gourdon 20 https://alpkit.com/products/gourdon-20-waterproof-backpack £31.99 Waterproof day bag

Durable and waterproof 20 litre backpack with roll-top closure, bungee straps and mesh pockets for added capacity, the Gourdan 20 is ideal for anything from adventure races to dad’s daily commute.

As a day bag Gourdon 20 is the perfect volume - it swallows a big lunch, waterproofs, jumper and has space for all those little things. The single roll top opening keeps everything inside dry and secure - more than any other rucksack we’ve tried and tested.

The bag has a removable stiff back pad, comfy foam mesh padded straps, a waist belt and chest straps. Wear it all weekend; biking one day, on the hill the next and commute to work on the Monday.

With elasticated straps the Gourdan allows you to attach anything you want on the outside - from a wet waterproof to little Tommy’s cuddly toy dinosaur. Well, it is Father’s Day after all!

Mountains Tee https://alpkit.com/products/mountains-mens-cotton-tee £19.99 Organic cotton printed in the UK

A design featuring those pointy things those guys at Alpkit like! We think dads are like mountains; tall and strong and we want to say thank you to them this Father’s Day!

Alpkit has been making tees since way back in 2004, so they know what they like. All Alpkit’s tees are made from soft 100% organic cotton that are Global Organic Textile Standard certified.

They’re produced by Fair Wear Foundation member Stanley Stella, ensuring good working practices, and are locally printed in Nottingham using water-based inks. And at less than £20, we think they’re excellent value for money when looking for something special for your dad this year. 

 Qark https://alpkit.com/products/qark £32.99 Mighty dual battery headtorch

Qark a is small, super reliable rechargeable head torch. Packed clever features that make it ideal for running, hiking and climbing. And the best bit? If you buy it for dad, you can use it too!

The ingenious dual battery compatibility lets users choose their power source. The main battery pack is rechargeable, with a micro-USB charging port that plugs directly into the battery itself. So, whilst the battery pack is charging you can still use the headtorch with AAA batteries. This makes Qark hugely versatile, ideal for multi-day trips, continuous use, or if you’re just the kind of person who forgets to recharge your head torch (because your kids keep running it down ‘borrowing’ it!).

With a brightness range of 30 – 580 lumens and a red front light, Qark delivers the right lighting whether you need to see every pebble and stick on the trail or are just reading in your tent. Plus, the focus control allows the user to adjust your beam width: to ‘flood’ for close-proximity activities like navigating and reading, or ‘spot’ for trail finding. The light unit has a 90˚ tilt so that you can point your light wherever you want.

Idwal Beanie https://alpkit.com/products/idwal-beanie £24.99 100% lambswool, with a 3-year Alpine Bond

This is one special Beanie that we reckon dad will love as it’s a chunky and ribbed knit made entirely from responsibly sourced 100% lambswool. Naturally warm and helping to regulate your temperature, the hat uses odour-resistant wool, requiring very little washing.

The breathable wool fibres allows moisture to escape but the 100% natural, biodegradable and ethically sourced material won’t make you too hot or sweaty.

We think dad will love the cheerful colour of maize (think yellow) but the hat also comes in denim (think dark blue) and seagrass (think light blue!). We think dad will like the 3 Year Alpine Bond too!

 Waterproof Dobble https://alpkit.com/products/dobble £13 Dobble with a difference!

Who doesn’t love a game of Dobble? A super speedy game that rewards the most observant players with the fastest reflexes. 5 Games in 1 to give you plenty of playing options.

Match a symbol on your card with the card in the centre and shout it out as soon as you spot it to win the card. Whoever has the biggest stack at the end of the game wins all the gloating privileges!

This edition of Dobble is perfect for family beach and camping trips with a handy travel pouch. Pit your wits against your dad and see who wins. He can even spill his beer on them, as the cards are completely waterproof!

Filoment Hoody https://alpkit.com/products/filoment-hoody-mens £139.99 100% recycled

Filoment is Alpkit’s most packable insulated jacket with an excellent warmth to weight ratio and made using 100% recycled fabric and fill.

The outer made is from light yet durable nylon fabric that's 100% recycled and treated with a PFC-free durable water repellent to keep your down protected from moisture without using nasty chemicals. The 630 fill power down is super warm and is fully recycled (RCS 100 certified), to reduce the amount of down that goes into landfill.

Incredibly packable and light, the Filoment is a firm favourite with the Alpkit staff and a staple during evenings around camp. It’s even part of sleep systems on ambitiously minimalist mountain marathons. So, a bit of a star jacket and, we’d say, well worth it for your dad!

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Editors notes

Alpkit is a premium multi-activity outdoor and bike brand for enthusiasts and adventurers. Agile, vibrant and sustainable. We’re digital-first connecting customers online and in our unique stores. We're the only multi-activity performance outdoor brand like this in the UK. Our supply chain is shorter, our price-tags sharp. Our aim is simple: use digital technology to redefine the UK outdoor industry and unite the design quality of a performance sports brand with the customer service of a specialist store. It is our love of the outdoors that makes Alpkit: responsible, expert, enthusiastic, determined and fair. Sustainability is ingrained throughout everything we do. Since first writing our guidelines in 2004 we are the first UK outdoor brand to publish a clear and comprehensive Sustainability Report and are recognised by our peers in the outdoor industry as an example of best practice in environmental responsibility and sustainability. We are founder members of The Microfibre Consortium and the outdoor industry Single Use Plastics Project and in 2020 we became a Certified B Corporation.