Summer has arrived. To help you make the most of it, we've rounded up the very best outdoor kit for summer adventures, from paddle boards to hammocks. Here are the ideal accessories for your summer 2024 camping trip, summer holiday travels, backpacking adventures or lazy weekends in the garden. See you out there.
from £54.95
There's no more relaxing way to while away a summer afternoon than lounging in a hammock. Ticket to the Moon hammocks are the best out there, made from super-light but super-strong parachute nylon. Rot-proof, machine washable and easy to hang, they're the perfect accessory for hanging out. This sway for comfort...
£64.95
This roomy, insulated cooler can easily haul anything from a family-size picnic banquet to a head-splitting quantity of ice-cold cider. Made in water-resistant nylon taslan, the Pacific box has sturdy webbing carry handles with a padded Velcro wrap handle, plus an adjustable cross-body shoulder strap. Front and side slip pockets are handy for cutlery or bottle openers, and there's a neat little trick lurking in the bottom of the main compartment. The inside base panel is removable, meaning that the whole thing can be packed flat when not in use. Perfect for the camper van or anywhere space is at a premium.
£164.95
Grab your low chair and lounge in style thanks to this gorgeous Snow Peak seat. The rugged canvas fabric against bamboo armrests and an aluminium frame means this chair will make your set-up look like it’s straight out of the pages of a luxury travel magazine. Whether you’re lounging in the back garden, enjoying an open-air concert or simply sitting and taking in a view, the handy carry bags mean you can take your little slice of luxury wherever you go.
from £298.98
Elevate your camping this year with these funky tree tents. Born from a cocktail of engineering genius and irrepressible passion for wild places, Tentsile’s tree tents are changing the way that we see camping. Suspended in the canopies or strung over a bubbling stream, their range of suspended hammock tents can be rigged up anywhere there are trees for a cool night’s rest free from creepy crawlers, tree roots, and the soggy ground.
£79.95
We absolutely love a campfire, but we’re firm believers in the Leave No Trace code and it’s impossible to have a fire on the ground that doesn’t leave signs of your presence the next day. The Wolf and Grizzly Fire Safe elevates your fuel in order to reduce ground damage. It’s quick and easy to set up – by the time your camping buddy has their tent set up you’ll already have a fire burning. The clever scooped base allows for a clean pack-down and easy ash collection so you can carry them out with you. And the slim pack size mean it will slot easily in your rucksack. Pair with the matching Wolf and Grizzly grill and cook set, and you’ve got yourselves a slick outdoor cooking setup that’ll be the envy of the campsite.
RED Paddle Co compact inflatable paddle board
from £1,398.95
'Sup, summer. These compact inflatable paddle boards are lightweight and portable, perfect for spontaneous summer waterborne outings. The boards also boast the unrivalled build quality that's made Red Equipment the benchmark for paddle boards for the last 15 years. Ranging in size from 9-and-a-half feet to 12 feet in length, there's a board for any SUPer, and any adventure.
£259.95
Eating together is the best way to enjoy quality time with friends. But cold sandwiches and pasta salads just don’t bring people together in the same way as cooking outdoors. The nomadiQ is a lightweight, portable BBQ that you can take wherever you want: in the garden, on the beach, in the park. In fact, you’re free to BBQ anytime, anywhere. So be warned: you just got invited to every outdoor gathering your friends will ever have.
£54.95
We'r'e guessing that Jeanie was some free-spirited hippie dreamer who made a big impact on whichever Kelty product designer was responsible for this great bit of kit. With a classic retro ‘60s look, Jeanie’s blanket from Kelty is a stylish and functional camping or vanlife accessory – just the thing to throw in the back of your camper or spread outside your tent. Featuring a durable soft fabric top with a welded construction, it’s hard-wearing and highly water resistant, yet delightfully cosy. This means it can also be used indoors or out, with oversized dimensions providing full coverage or ample room to relax on.
Kavu Above Standard trucker cap
£34.95
Alright, so given that KAVU’s founder, Barry Barr, invented the company’s famous strapcap because he was tired of wearing trucker caps, it might be a bit of a surprise to discover that they make those too. However, what’s not at all surprising is that these aren’t your average trucker lids. The clue, of course, being in the name. The Above Standard is a six-panel structured design with a cotton canvas front & polyester mesh back. Inside the seams are taped for extra durability, and there’s a super-absorbent sweatband so you won’t get that attractive salty tide mark across the peak. Adjustment is via the classic snapback closure, and the bill’s got just the right amount of curve to it.
£57.95
The Shoreline sunnies from Sunski have a delicious 1970s vibe – part Californian yacht club, part Zermatt après-ski. They're big and bold, and if that's your thing too then you're going to absolutely love them. The polarised lenses block 100% of harmful UV rays and the lightweight recycled plastic frame is designed to be comfortable all day long. Time to head for the beach or the slopes and make like you’re in a Slim Aarons photoshoot.
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