Gear and kit
These salopettes are designed for expeditions in the most demanding environments. They are tough enough to meet any challenge yet just the thing if you actually enjoy a reasonable level of adventure in your ski-touring or downhill skiing. Absolutely fantastic cold weather clothing.
Paul Hart, Teleraph Travel's gear expert
Icebreaker MerinoLOFT Women’s Helix Vest
Price: £130
Details: uk.icebreaker.com
Made with a lightweight yet highly insulating material, this versatile vest is easy to pack away or wear as an extra body warming layer under a shell jacket. It has a water-resistant exterior and wool lining that helps regulate temperature and odour control.)
Michelle Jana Chan, Teleraph Travel's gear expert
Berghaus Women’s Vapourlight Hypertherm Hoody
Price: £160
Details: berghaus.com
An ultralight yet insulated mid-layer that packs down into a tiny stuff sack. Cleverly reversible: wear it one way and it is windproof; wear it inside-out to cool down and let the material breathe. Great for hikers, climbers and mountain bikers. MJC
Odlo Blackcomb Evolution Warm women’s baselayer shirt with face mask
Price: £65
Details: odlo.com
Its stretchy skin-tight fit that keeps you warm yet sweat-free with its patterned section offering a mix of ventilation and thermal insulation. When the hooded face mask is pulled up and over, it provides strong protection against biting winds yet remains comfortable, made with seamless knitting technology and odour-inhibiting fibres. MJC
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Merrell Eventyr Bluff Waterproof women’s boots
Price: £130
Details: merrell.com
Inspired by vintage Nordic designs, this waterproof, rugged pair of boots is made with suede leather, a breathable mesh lining and a rubber tread for good traction, and antimicrobial technology which prevents odour. MJC
Osprey Ozone 75 Convertible Holdall
Price: £180
Details: gooutdoors.co.uk
Suitcases might be great for navigating around an airport, but the moment they have to be dragged over outdoor roads, they can be an inconvenience and rucksacks might be preferable. But Osprey’s wheeled holdall is as comfortable as carrying a rucksack. PH
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Osprey Aura AG 65 women’s pack
Price: £180
Details: ospreyeurope.com
Incredibly comfortable even when the load is heavy thanks to an adjustable harness and angled hip belt that spread the weight evenly across shoulders, back and hips. Its mesh panels and ventilated hip belt keep it cool even when the going gets warm. MJC
GoPro HERO4 Session
Price: £249.99
Details: camerajungle.co.uk
GoPro’s niftiest device, this action camera is rugged, tiny, sleek and waterproof up to 10 metres (without a housing case). It’s easy to use with only one button and offers an incredible video quality of 1080p resolution up to 60 frames per second, plus decent 8MP photography. It also comes with a generous number of mounts. MJC
LifeStraw Go water filter bottle
Price: £35
Details: cotswoldoutdoor.com
This self-purifying water bottle is great for walks and treks, allowing you to drink water safely from any natural source. PH
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Leatherman Skeletool CX Multi-Tool
Price: £99
Details: gooutdoors.co.uk
Used by a friend of mine to undo his laces after falling into below freezing water, this multi-function knife is ideal as a survival item or the one piece of kit that you would carry before anything else when you venture into the outdoors. PH
Hennessy Hammocks Explorer Deluxe
Price: £184.40
Details: hennessyhammock.com
Used by the UK Special Forces, this range of hammocks offers a state-of-the-art sleeping system and is easier to assemble than most tents. I’ve used mine for both jungle expeditions and family breaks on the beach. If you buy the adult hammock, you get a children’s one free. PH
Helinox Passport TL130 adjustable trekking poles
Price: £99
Details: helinox.eu
These trekking poles are made with DAC’s tough yet lightweight aluminium alloy (used for tent poles) and feel good in your hand. Compact and user-friendly, they extend to 130cm using a tension locking system and weigh only 360g per pair when folded down. MJC
Field Candy tents
Price: from £195
Details: fieldcandy.com
Perfect for festivals and robust enough for camping holidays, Field Candy tents are waterproof, rip-proof, lightweight and breathable. Two- to three-person tents cost from £195 plain, £295 patterned. Look out, too, for Field Candy Slpy sleeping bags that zip up into knee-length gilets, from £119 for adults, £99 for children.
Joanna Symons
Waterproof iPod
Price: from $155 (£103)
Details: waterfi.com
This waterproof iPod Shuffle requires no external casing and comes with waterproof earphones. The interior is coated with a unique insulating solution that protects it from the effects of chlorine and salt water for up to
210ft under water, as well as sweat, heat, shock and steam.
Soo Kim
Accessories
Nike Max Transitions outdoor sunglasses
Price: £195
Details: nikevision.com
Designed for a range of sport activities, these sunglasses adapt to different lighting conditions immediately so that you don’t squint or have to shade your eyes. I’ve used them for running and mountain biking, where I had no problem switching between bright roads and shadowed wooded areas. PH
Julbo Luna women’s ski goggles
Price: £155
Details: shop.georgefisher.co.uk
These comfortable goggles are made with double density foam, which holds well to the face even travelling across rough terrain, and well-sealed frames that allow you a wider field of vision. They work well in flat light and even when there’s a glare or uneven reflection. MJC
Garmin Fēnix 3 Sapphire Rose Gold GPS watch
Price: £469.99
Details: garmin.com
This hi-tech combination of an altimeter, barometer, three-axis compass and a built-in GLONASS (a space-based GPS system) antenna offers reliable reception in challenging environments, and a great way to navigate and create a track log on the trail or at altitude. MJC
Mighty Purse Flap Bag
Price: £59.99
Details: cuckooland.com
Get three bags in one from this convertible purse by the Australian designer Handbag Butler which features a built-in lightweight, rechargeable 4000mAh battery that can charge a smartphone up to two times in one session. It is compatible with any device using a micro-USB socket (including smartphones, tablets and MP3 players) and all iPhones. Made with a soft vegan leather, the eco-friendly bag comes with detachable body and wrist straps allowing it to be worn as a convenient shoulder or cross-body bag by day and as a wrist or clutch purse for a more formal look by night. SK
Winter sun beach accessories
Price: from £25
Details: heidiklein.com
Winter-sun travel gear can be thin on the ground in December, but Heidi Klein is a one-stop shop for swimwear and accessories. These superior espadrilles, with padded insole and rubber sole, come in a range of sunny colours (£110). Pair with lightweight (and easy to pack) raffia Grace Bay bag (£220) for instant beach glamour. JS
Screen-Printed Country Garden Washbag
Price: £22
Details: mimosastreet.com
Inspired by the English countryside and hand-printed in Cornwall, this linen washbag features an original botanical illustration by designer-maker Helen Round. It has a splash-proof lining and is a great size (22cm x 18cm x 6cm) to hold all your bathroom essentials. JS
Children's gifts
VTech Kidizoom Fun Cam
Price: £49.99
Details: vtech.co.uk
This waterproof action camera-camcorder is all you need to nominate your child as chief documentary maker on holiday. It is a robust camera that can be worn like a head torch. This is a tool to bring along for the ride, not a barrier to enjoyment. Ages five to 12.
Sally Peck
Little Passports
Price: from £90 for a one-year subscription
Details: http://ift.tt/1Ireu5m
Nurture a love of travel in children ages 3-10 with a year’s subscription to Little Passports. Each month, your child will explore a different country with the help of Sam and Sophia, globe-trotting 10-year-olds who serve as your child’s pen pals, sending monthly letters, activity books (great for plane journeys) and souvenirs. SP
JVC Tiny Phones (HA-KD5)
Price: £14.49
Details: currys.co.uk
Do yourself – and everyone else on the plane – a favour, and be sure to pack these for any forthcoming journeys. Airline-supplied headphones aren’t designed for small heads or ears. Remember, experts suggest limiting time on headphones to two hours a day and a maximum volume of 85 decibels. These well-made headphones are a very good option. SP
World scratch map
Price: £21.99
Details: stanfords.co.uk
This 32.5in x 23in wall map features gold continents on an inky dark brown background of oceans and seas. With each new place your family visits, your child can scratch off the top layer to reveal colourful countries beneath, complete with capitals, main cities and major topographical features. SP
The Travel Book
Price: £14.99
Details: shop.lonelyplanet.com
Tour the world, with a decidedly egalitarian page-long guide to each country in the world. Children ages 6 and up will revel in tantalising details on food and wildlife, festivals and trivia in this new edition of the Lonely Planet’s bestselling guidebook. SP
This article was first published on December 4, 2014, and updated in full on December 3, 2015
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