My Top Five British Independent Outdoor Gear Makers. Bushcraft Gift Ideas for Christmas.

We have so many great outdoor brands here in the UK, ranging from the big, long standing companies like Rab, Mountain Equipment, Vango, Karrimor, Berghaus, right down to the small, independent designers and makers, producing hand crafted gear. With so many to choose from, I have tried to pick out just five of the smaller businesses, makers of quality gear that I use and trust.

I think it is important to support these hard working craftsmen and women, especially with uncertain times ahead post-COVID and post-Europe. We will all be relying on our UK businesses to secure a strong future for the UK and with our continuing support, they will be able to carry on producing beautiful kit for us to use out in the woods. With Christmas approaching, and many shops closed due to the current restrictions, it might give you some gift ideas too – either for a loved one, or just for yourself!

Below the links for the brands I have included in the video, I have also listed additional British companies making quality outdoor gear – all great brands, making quality kit. It’s not a complete list, by any means, and will be a work in progress!

I’d like to thank Blister4walken for the video suggestion!

I hope you enjoy the video, thanks for watching.

Links

Ben and Lois Orford
https://benandloisorford.com

TJM Metalworks
https://www.tjmmetalworks.co.uk

David Friars
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DavidFriarsShop

Backpackinglight
https://www.backpackinglight.co.uk

Outhaus
https://outhaus.co

Other brands not included in the video (but also highly recommended!)

Rab, Montane, Mountain Equipment, Berghaus, Karrimor, Snugpak, Vango, Terra Nova, Alpkit, Multimat, Aquapac, DD Hammocks, Tenth Wonder, GingeHammocks, Caranex, Hilltrek, Keela, Ray Mears, Buffalo Systems, Paramo, Lifesaver, TBS, Bison bushcraft, Rob Evans, GM knives, Greenman Knives, Millican, Woodlander leather, The Gentlemans Artisan, Bucklehurst leather, Knivesfoxspoons, Richard Outdoors, OMM, Sealskinz, Brasher, Survival Aids, Silverbirch canoes, Venture canoes, Peak UK, Palm equipment, Endless River, Ghillie kettle, Greencraft shop, Three trees products, Blues Bushcraft boutique, bushcrafttools, Jacklore knives…

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