Gifts for him: hikers, cyclists & outdoor swimmers

If you're looking for Christmas gift ideas for the man who loves hiking, cycling or outdoor swimming look no further than British outdoor specialist Alpkit.

As well as buying hard-working gear at a great price, you'll be giving to a good cause. 1% of all sales go to the Alpkit Foundation, Alpkit’s independent charity set up to remove barriers to getting outdoors and experiencing wild places. It's also a B Corp Certified company with sustainability woven into every design.

HIKERS

Filoment Hoody, down jacket £139.99

Incredibly light micro-rib 630FP down jacket with 100% recycled fabric and fill, a cosy mid-layer or top layer for Alpine starts and chilly evenings

Filoment is Alpkit's most packable insulated jacket with an excellent warmth to weight ratio. The outer is made 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 provides excellent warmth to weight ratio and is fully recycled (RCS 100 certified), featuring re-use down that would otherwise go into landfill.

Definition, waterproof mountaineering jacket £249.99

Waterproof mountaineering jacket for the harshest of conditions. Impenetrable storm protection, whatever the mountains throw at you

Fully featured and tough as old boots, the Definition is the ideal mountaineering jacket for Scottish winter epics, committed alpine climbing and year-round Munro bagging.

• High performance (30K HH/20K MVTR) 3-layer fabric
• Extremely abrasion-resistant nylon 6,6 outer fabric
• Mountaineering-ready cut, hood, zips and adjustors

A fortress of a jacket, the Definition has been designed to safely encase you from the wettest, windiest, and wildest of mountain weather. We’ve used a 3-layer construction that's highly waterproof (30K HH) and breathable (20K MVTR), providing long-lasting performance and protection from exposure. 

CYCLISTS

Koulin Trail Long Sleeve Base Layer £29.99

Base layer tee with Polygiene® anti-odour technology. Wicking and fast-drying with breathable mesh panels for staying comfortable on the move

• Wicking and fast-drying 100% recycled polyester fabric
• Polygiene® anti-odour technology for multiple wears
• Body-mapped mesh panels dump heat and moisture

The only thing worse than becoming a sweaty mess is staying a sweaty mess and turning into a shivery mess. The Koulin’s 100% recycled polyester fabric wicks moisture away from your skin and dries quickly to keep you at a comfortable temperature on the move.

Griffon, gridded micro fleece jacket £44.99

Lightweight and packable fleece jacket that uses a gridded fleece backer to provide amazing warmth without excess weight and bulk

The Griffon is a lightweight addition to your layering system, great for chilly days at high cadence on the bike or as a super breathable midlayer under a windproof or shell. It’s the perfect weight for not-quite-so-balmy UK summer evenings at the crag or campsite.

• Grid fleece traps lots of warmth without weight or bulk
• Highly breathable and fast-drying for layering
• Polygiene® anti-odour treated to wear more and wash less

The lightweight and highly breathable fleece punches above its weight in warmth by trapping loads of air with its voided grid back structure, letting you dump heat like a demon. A Polygiene anti-odour treament stops your fleece ponging, meaning you can wear it more and wash it less — pretty handy on multi-day trips.

Gravitas, Ultra-lightweight waterproof jacket £159.99

Ultralight waterproof jacket for fast-paced riding: a barely-there-barrier for ultimate wet weather freedom

Gravitas is one of the lightest 3-layer waterproof jackets available. It’s a dream to move in too with a quiet and supple fabric that’s comfortable next to the skin.

Its 3-layer fabric makes the Gravitas much more durably waterproof and breathable than 2 or 2.5L fabrics, and Alpkit has used an ultrafine 7 denier nylon to sandwich the super-thin PU waterproof membrane, keeping you as light on your feet as possible.

OUTDOOR SWIMMERS

Silvertip Thermal Swimming Wetsuit £199.99

Fleece-lined cold water swimming wetsuit, Silvertip is the ideal wetsuit for swimming in cold water

Silvertip was conceived for aggressive, powerful swimmers going long distances in cold waters… or for the rest of us, less proficient swimmers who just feel the cold more. It is a swimming suit that will get us out in the water when previously we would have headed for the cafe.

Turn Silvertip inside out and you will see the fleece-lined inner face that (a) makes it easier to pull on and off (b) traps more water close to the skin and prevents it from flowing around. Silvertip has been designed with year-round adventurous open water swimming in mind.

Haven, Changing Robe £79.99

The Haven is an oversized thigh-length jacket designed to keep you warm and dry standing around before races, wandering to and from the waterline, or getting changed out of wet kit

• Oversized fit allows you to easily get changed underneath the robe
• Windproof fabric, long sleeves and a long hem provide weather protection
• Polyester insulation and fleece pile lining retain core body heat

Getting warm and dry after outdoor swimming can be an unpleasant experience - especially in bad weather. But not with the Haven!

Nori Tow Float £24.99

Bobbing merrily behind, the Nori tow float makes you more visible to other water users and doubles up as a dry bag for carrying valuables with you on your swim.

• Increased visibility for extra open water swimming safety
• Roll-top pocket keeps your kit and valuables dry
• Support handle is easy to grab onto for assistance

Swimming through the swell in a black wetsuit means you can be hard to spot. The Nori attaches to your waist with an adjustable strap to float along behind you, making you more visible without interfering with your stroke.

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Editors notes

Alpkit was started in 2004, founded on the belief that it’s possible to make gear that works harder and costs less. It’s the only UK brand to sell equipment for running, hiking, climbing, camping, swimming and biking.

Alpkit makes products in the UK in its own factory in Nottingham. There are six Alpkit stores in Hathersage, Ambleside, Keswick, Metrocentre, Betws y Coed and Edinburgh. The website has won “Best Online Retailer” as voted by the readers of TGO magazine for six out of the last seven years.

Alpkit puts on events – all stores host talks, rides and runs and every year Alpkit puts on the Big Shakeout, where 1000 people gather together for a weekend of adventure and entertainment.

1% of all sales and 10% of profit goes to Alpkit Foundation, Alpkit’s independent charity set up to remove barriers to getting outdoors and experiencing wild places.