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Olivia & Aintree - New Arrivals

Just in this week are two pieces of outerwear that kick off our Spring / Summer collection for 2013...

Here's the Ladies Olivia Jacket - £59.95

This has been talked about in the office a fair bit, and it's not really a surprise. There's some lovely stitching detailing on the front storm flap, with some nice styled buttons to add to the look. If you're thinking of getting one, you better get in quick! 

Then there's the Aintree Ladies Coat - £59.95

Following on from our popular Outrider Coats for ladies, we've created this lightweight version, with a lovely lining and detachable cape.

Hiking Socks Review - Target Dry HikeMid

Check out the latest glowing review of our Hike Mid Cocona Socks from the Army Rumour Service...

"I can report that the sweat level on my trotters has been seriously reduced; in fact my feet do not have the usual green haze wafting from then when I remove my boots. I have had to replace my boots as well this month, so I was pleased that I came off the hill with no rubbing or hot spots on their inaugural outing."

Praise indeed! With Christmas coming up, why not consider buying a pair of these for your outdoor-loving friend or family member? Only £14.99 for the Midweight HikeMids.

Outdoor Gift Ideas for Christmas 2012 | Buyers Guide

As it gets closer to Christmas, you'll need to think more and more about what gifts to buy… If they are outdoorsy, then look no further than outdoor gadgets. Irresistibly cool, yet totally functional...

BioLite Camp Stove 

A wood burning stove for the outdoors - that can cook food... and charge your phone! We first spotted this on the Gear Junkie Blog. I would love one. Available from http://biolitestove.com/

Victorinox Classic LE Sneakers 

The original Swiss Army knife company have released a limited amount of these multi-use knives, all with artwork submitted by their social media community. Genius.

Heatmax 'Hot Hands' Hand Warmers 

Struggling to keep your fingers warm? These air activated pouches are good for up to 10 hours of warmth, which is a lot longer than the common type that can be recharged in warm water. These were pretty 'handy' for our bad winter a couple of years ago!

Target Dry Trek Comfort Cocona Merino Socks 

This winter we decided to offer an even better range of Cocona® Merino Socks... This time its the toasty-warm and heavyweight Trek Comfort Socks. Extremely breathable, yet warm and durable. Perfect for hill-walking in the snow! Socks in the stocking?

Petzl TIkkina 

I bought one of these as a Christmas present for my Dad a few years ago, and its been one of his favorites since... With a great price tag of £20, it features two performance LED's that can give light up to 23m.

Great Value Kids School Coats

It's that time of year again, when the dreaded school uniform shop is due. We know how important is it to parents to have quality school uniforms which are durable and won't break the bank. That's why we designed the popular Vancouver, Ontario and Jamie school coats.

Top of the Class - Unisex Vancouver School Coat

Fleece lined for warmth, 100% waterproof, breathable and windproof, the Vancouver covers all the bases in terms of functionality. It features fully taped seams, two handwarmer pockets, a concealed hood and a drawstring waist, allowing that little bit of room for the little ones to grow into. The Vancouver School coat comes in three school friendly colours, navy, green and black and at just £36.99 is great value for money and built to last.

B for Boys - Jamie Boys School Coat

The Jamie coat has all the waterproof, windproof and breathable qualities of the Vancouver, without the fleece lining.  It features four front pockets, an integral hood and a colourful striped lining. 

A little added bonus is that the Jamie School coat features WDCS branding and a invite to sign up for free membership to the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society. Target Dry actively helps the WDCS protect the endangered bottle nose dolphins in the Moray Firth in Scotland. Sign up for free to become a member and you will receive regular updates, competitions and prizes. What a great school project!

A Great Allrounder - Reversible Ontario School Coat

The Ontario Coat is a little bit special in that it is reversible. One side is anti-pill fleece, and the other waterproof with reflective safety detailing, making it a versatile year round item. This school coat is also waterproof and breathable and comes in small adult sizes for larger kids and teens!

Mac in a Sac Packaway - 4* Review

We've just heard that our best seller has been given a nice 4/5 stars on the influential gear review blog - Gear Guide.

They said:

"What’s not to like about the Mac in Sac? Clever name, vibrant colors, solid waterproofing and breathability."

Here's the whole Mac in a Sac review for you gear heads. Be sure to also check out how we stack up against the REI Packable Fleet Jacket and The North Face Better Than Naked Jacket. All three jackets were tested in the Sierra Mountains, an area that has extremely changeable weather patterns.

Image Courtesy of Gearguide.info