Essential Winter Must-Haves
From 2ft long hot water bottles and £700 powerbanks to limited edition Sticky pop-ups
1. Fortis Bivvy Shoes
Bivvy footwear is too often a disaster—too bulky, too heavy, too hard to get on and off. Bivvy Shoes from our fave outdoor attire specialist Fortis, on the other hand, make your feet feel like they are surrounded by 50 puppies. Slip-on. Insulated. Water repellent. Outdoor tread. They are essential loungewear for the bivvy… and the carpet in your living room. Available in sizes 6-7, 8-9,10-11. £34.99
2. Solar HotSpot Heat Cushion
Solar is best known for its stainless pods, bars and sticks, but the company has been branching out into the bankside sleeping sector in recent years, and this self-heating cushion is a good example of what they can offer. Powered by any USB power bank, it heats up in the same way as a heated car seat, with three settings. Use it as a cushion, like a hot water bottle or placed it under your jacket. £29.99
3. Fox Cookware Infrared Stove
This is the smartest and most reliable stove we’ve found under £100. The infrared technology allows the stove to expel heat at a much higher temperature and yet use less gas than a traditional style stove. In fact, when used with the corresponding heat exchange Fox Cookware Power Boil Pots, it’s 30% more efficient! It’s small and stable and features a long horse to separate it from the gas canister. £89.99
4. Powapacs Fusion
Stepping off the grid is fun and often necessary, but on long sessions you need power. Lots of it. This handsome 1000W (a massive 162,000mAh) powerbank is the most full-featured option we’ve found for living on the bank. It’s packed with the latest lithium battery technology and boasts a lot of different charging ports. £699.99
5. Korda Stove Windshield
Ideal for those travelling light this winter (i.e. swapping the Tempest for a 60” umbrella on a day session), these foldable aluminium plates (available in Small or Large) provide the perfect barrier in inclement weather conditions. The hinged design allows it to fold completely flat for storage. From £19.99
6. Sticky Baits AD Plumz Pop-Ups -
If you’re after something unique this winter, then the Sticky/AD hook-up could be the answer. Plumz is based on the all-time classic plum flavour, blended with lovely powdered fruit palatants and comes rolled in three colours per pot: red, white and black. 16mm in size so they’ll lift the Titanic. £7.50
7. RM XL Hot Water Bottle with Jacket
There aren’t many better, or cheaper ways to heat your sleeping bag. This behemoth tubular-shaped offering from RidgeMonkey holds a massive 2L of hot water (tip: opt for their XL 2L kettle to make life easier when it comes to filling the thing!) and combined with its soft brushed jacket, it’s a real treat to have on your feet, down your back or across your neck and shoulders. -5ºC nights have never seemed so appealing. £19.99
