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Using soft, fine merino yarns, knitted in the USA Smartwool definitely feels good and we've recently introduced two models of sock to suit a variety of outdoor footwear.

The emphasis in recent weeks has been, necessarily, on kit to keep you dry but with some colder weather forecast over the weekend we thought we'd remind you of some fantastic thermal base layers we've been stocking from Odlo .  Odlo's heritage goes back to 1946 when Norwegian sportsman, Od d Roar Lo fterød started the company by producing  training tights for ice-skating athletes that protected from the cold, and from there the concept grew to encompass a wide range of next-to-skin and winter sports garments.  You will see Odlo products being used by many athletes at this year's Winter Olympics and we stock classic base layer pieces from the WARM and Cubic ranges. Here's a lovely pink example from the women's selection- men's alternatives also available (not in pink though). The softness of the brushed inner surface of this base layer is just gorgeous. The fabric incorporates functional < > fibres woven into it that contain silver ions which preven...

Our final gift idea for this Christmas is a recent addition to the Paramo range of Analogy waterproofs. The Pasco  (£220)is the lightest and most versatile men's jacket that they make using the tried and tested standards Analogy fabrics.  The Pasco Jacket is designed for demanding walks and backpacking trips. It offers flexible ventilation, including very generous arm/ torso vents, for swift and significant temperature adjustment while on the move. It guarantees hard-wearing weather protection and perspiration removal with excellent features for top performance on the hill. It is snow-friendly as well as hill-friendly so great for skiers and snowshoers. Excellent field of vision and protection provided by fully adjustable, securable hood with wired peak. It offers flexible ventilation, including very generous sleeve/ torso vents, for swift and significant temperature adjustment on the move. Fully articulated shoulders and elbows for maximum freedom of movement. Pump ...

Only two more days of gift ideas; it's raining and doesn't look like stopping any time soon. So take a look at the Marmot® Ridgerock Goretex® jacket. Retailing at £200, our Peebles store have a few available at a specioal pre-Christmas price of £160 , excellent value for a quality 2-layer Goretex® jacket, with muted styling that means it's at home in the city or the hills. Marmot® Ridgerock Goretex® Jacket was £200- limited stocks available at £160 A versatile all-rounder in high quality 2-layer GORE-TEX® fabric that guarantees absolute weather protection. The hood can be rolled away when not needed and there is a drawcord for individual size adjustment at the hem. With its classic design, the Ridgerock also cuts a fine figure on more urban terrain.

Both the Harrogate and Peebles store have got the Leatherman Wingman® £40:    your go-to tool for projects around the house, at work, or at the campsite. A great, lightweight, pocket-sized, stainless steel tool; the 14-function Wingman features an outside-accessible, one-hand opening blade and newly-designed spring-action jaws. With plenty of handy tools, and backed by a team of designers, assemblers, and manufacturing crew from Portland, Oregon, this is one amazing value tool. Covered by the Leatherman 25-year warranty. Wingman® £40 Tools: 420HC Combo Knife Bottle Opener Can Opener Medium Screwdriver Package Opener Phillips Screwdriver Ruler (1 in/2.54 cm) Small Screwdriver Spring-action Needlenose Pliers Spring-action Regular Pliers Spring-action scissors Spring-action Wire Cutters Wire Stripper Wood/Metal File Features: 25-year Warranty Removeable Pocket Clip Stainless Steel Body Stainless Steel Handles Measurements: 2.6 in | 6.6 cm (b...

We've got three bargain boxes in the Peebles store that you can browse for bargains from Paramo , Haglöfs and The North Face® - all at half price or less. There is a variety of discontinued base layer pieces from Paramo and Haglofs all at only £10 and from The North Face® we have a selection of running socks. The Lightweight running socks were £10 and the Cushioned version were £11.50 but our remaining stocks are ALL £5 per pair- unbeatable value