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Customers are people...What they say matters!

Customers are people...What they say matters!

Every order that we get online is from a person, a real person, who has asked for our help getting them something that they need or want. As suc...

How waterproof is a waterproof jacket?

How waterproof is a waterproof jacket?

There are two considerations when it comes to waterproof jackets:

  • How waterproof is this jacket?
  • How breathable is it?

There are technical answers to both of these questions, but first, ask yourself:

  • What is the weather like?
  • What sort of exercise am I planning on doing?

The National Outdoor Expo 18th – 19th March 2023

The National Outdoor Expo 18th – 19th March 2023

One of the biggest adventure community's meet-ups of the year and, for the first time, we will be there too!

With new brands, new products and a great £240 giveaway competition!

5 Steps to Walking for Health and Fun

5 Steps to Walking for Health and Fun

Walking is simple, and free and one the easiest ways to get more active, embracing the outdoors help us be both physically and mentally healthier.

We've all got used to our daily walks, but now is a great opportunity to explore further.

Walking With You Best Friend

Walking With You Best Friend

Dogs, described as a ‘Man’s best Friend’ come in all shapes, sizes, and colours...These amazingly loyal creatures deserve a chance to show you what wonderful creatures they are.

Guide to Ladies Deck Shoes

Guide to Ladies Deck Shoes

You might like a little help to guide you towards the right deck shoe for you...

All of the Orca Bay deck shoes are made with premium nubuck or pull-up leathers, which last and last whilst gradually gaining a beautiful patina with wear.

Guide to Men's Deck Shoes

Guide to Men's Deck Shoes

You might like a little help to guide you towards the right deck shoe for you...

All of the Orca Bay deck shoes are made with premium nubuck or pull-up leathers, which last and last whilst gradually gaining a beautiful patina with wear.

Graham Bell has joined our Halti family

Graham Bell has joined our Halti family

Finland’s leading outdoor brand Halti are proud to announce a long-term partnership with 5 time Olympian, Graham Bell, to provide outerwear for all Graham’s projects...and we can't wait to meet him.

Sporting Bears - Dream Rides

Sporting Bears - Dream Rides

Sporting Bears Motor Club or the “Bears” as they are affectionately known, are a dedicated group of classic, sports and supercar enthusiasts whose primary aim is to raise money for UK children’s charities through their social, touring and 'Dream Rides' events.

What to Wear Sailing

What to Wear Sailing

Whether you are heading out to sea or just hanging around the marina, here are our top 10 recommendations for your sailing adventure.

Too Early For Shorts? - Never!

Too Early For Shorts? - Never!

As a man I tend to pull out the trusty shorts each year which have been used for gardening, washing the car or fixing the bike....Rocking shorts early in the year does take some doing.

What's your Adventure going to be?

What's your Adventure going to be?

For the lucky few an adventure can be climbing a famous mountain, crossing an ocean single handed, skiing an untouched slope or reaching a new limit for mankind through speed, distance or endurance. But what, I ask, does adventure mean for you?