Platypus SoftBottle comes in various colours

Platypus SoftBottle comes in various colours

If panic is setting in as Christmas approaches and you still haven’t bought those stocking fillers for your outdoor enthusiast, grough has some suggestions for gift ideas for the woman or man who would rather be on the hill than slumbering in front of the television this festive season.

The Platypus SoftBottle comes in 0.5litre and 1litre sizes, with a push-pull cap or HyperFlow cap, and is ideal for providing that much needed hydration on the hill or on the trail.

The polyethylene bottle comes in blue, grape, grey, red, or with mountain and tree graphics and is priced at £7.99 and £9.99. Details are on the Platypus website.

The Odlo Intensity Giftpack

The Odlo Intensity Giftpack

Odlo has come up with a Christmas gift for runners: the Intensity Giftpack, selling at £35.

Combining the Intensity Hat and Intensity Gloves into one matching set, the giftpack provides winter warmth and functionality.

Made of 87 per cent polyester and 13 per cent Elastene, the hat and gloves are highly stretchable and deliver insulation, breathability and have a short drying time.

Branded with a large stretched Odlo logo, the Intensity Giftpack is available in six colourways, three for women: Plum Purple, Tahiti Blue and Magenta; and three for men: Blue Sapphire, Navy and Black. The hats are all one size, the women’s gloves are available XS to XL, and for men, Odlo offers sizes S to XXL.

More details are on the Odlo website.

The Brunton Torpedo

The Brunton Torpedo

You never know when you might need a fully charged mobile phone in the great outdoors. Modern smartphones drain battery power quickly and you could find yourself unable to communicate when you need to most.

The Brunton Torpedo is a power storage device that can be charged beforehand either in the cart’s power socket or using a separate micro USB port.

The £35 device can charge two devices at once, such as an iPod and smartphone. Pop it in your rucksack for emergency power on the go. The Torpedo will charge a typical smartphone up to two times.

More details on the Brunton website.

MSR's Night Glow Zip Pulls

MSR's Night Glow Zip Pulls

MSR’s Night Glow Zip Pulls come as a pack of four. You can replace your metal zip pullers with these glow-in-the-dark lightweight plastic models that make them easy to locate in the dark.

The tabs can be used while wearing gloves or mittens and cost £7.99 for four. Details of these and other MSR tent accessories are on the company’s website.

Rab Powerstretch gloves

Rab Powerstretch gloves

Rab’s Powerstretch Gloves are made from a lightweight Polartec stretch fabric for all-round use whatever the weather.

They can be used as a liner glove too and come in men’s and women’s versions available in bright colours at £18 a pair. Details are on the Rab website.

The Aquapac ereader case

The Aquapac ereader case

Protection for electronic gizmos comes in the shape of Aquapac’s e-reader case.

A 100 per cent waterproof case for e-readers such as Kindles and Sony devices that will allow you to relax and read the latest book while on the hill, on the campsite or wherever else you might want to read up during your outings – worry free from splashes rain.

Operate your electronic device easily through the case and if you drop it in water it will float without damaging your gadget. The e-reader case costs £20. Details are on the Aquapac site.

The Vango Half Moon pillow

The Vango Half Moon pillow

Vango’s half-moon pillow is designed to work with its range of sleeping bags and features single-hole siliconised hollow fibre insulation.

It’s fire-resistant, with the sleeping side of the pillow made from Polair fleece, which is soft and cosy, while the other side is made from Polair polyester. The pillow costs £7 and comes with a colour-co-ordinated stuffsack with drawcord. Details on the Vango website.

Superfeet’s range of premium insoles will make the perfect stocking fillers for walkers looking for a little more comfort on their outings.

The Superfeet Green insoles

The Superfeet Green insoles

Superfeet insoles are designed to improve the fit of footwear while providing support and comfort, helping to minimise the risk of injury by reducing stress on the feet, ankles and knees and enhancing the experience, whatever the activity.

Superfeet’s original insole, Green is ideal for improving the fit of hiking and walking footwear. It has a high-volume heel cup providing optimum support to deliver maximum control, stability, balance and shock absorption.

The company said it also reduces heel lift and foot fatigue and delivers an increased stride length. A friction control top cover helps to minimise the risk of blistering and resists moisture and has an antimicrobial treatment to inhibit the development of odours. The Green insole costs £35.

The merinoWHITE & merinoGREY, at £40 deliver optimum support, foot alignment and comfort, making them perfect whether you’re taking a stroll in the countryside or a hike in the hills.

They are perfectly suited to winter thanks to the natural thermo-regulating properties of merino wool which keeps the foot warm when it is cold and have a deep heel cup which cradles the heel’s fat pad to improve natural shock absorption.

The Green and Merino insoles are part of Superfeet’s Trim-to-Fit collection, and are designed to replace the existing insole within footwear and can be easily trimmed to suit your boot size.

More information is on the Superfeet website.

The Anatom Explorer pole

The Anatom Explorer pole

New from Anatom is the Explorer Walking Pole.

The simple, three-section pole offers affordable support and comfort. Thanks to the quick-lock system there is full adjustability, while the aircraft-grade aluminium keeps weight down and strength up.

Key features of the Explorer Walking Pole include: 6000 series aircraft-grade aluminium, a strong corrosion-resistant carbide tip, a maximum length of 135cm in three sections: 18mm, 16mm and 14mm.

The pole has a packed-down length of 65mm, a tip protector and adjustable strap and retails for £35 each.

Details of Anatom products are on the company’s website.

Snugbug’s special range of hand-made hats, headbands, scarves and wrist warmers provide warmth and a cool, stylish look.

The Snugbug Trapper Earflap hat

The Snugbug Trapper Earflap hat

Not only will these accessories keep you snug whether you are on the hill or in the city, but they are also made with the environment and social responsibility in mind.

All of the knitted items are made from 100 per cent New Zealand wool, a sustainable material of the highest quality, which is naturally high in lanolin, meaning it repels both rain and snow.

Working with ethical and fair suppliers, all of the knitted hats are handmade in the high mountain villages in Nepal. Sourcing in this way ensures that money earned goes directly to the heart of some of the poorest families in these areas.

Snugbug’s accessories can be worn in the harshest environments or around town when it’s chilly.

The range includes the Thick Rib Bobble Hat at £25, with a hand-knitted wool outer with a warm fleece lining; the Cable Floppy Pom Pom Hat selling for £22, a snug and floppy beanie with a thick cable knit, and the Trapper Earflap Hat at £30, with fur lining throughout. Matching fur-lined wrist warmers to keep your hands and arms warm are available for £20.

More details are on the Snugbug website.

Result's Polarmax Sherpa hat

Result's Polarmax Sherpa hat

Still on winter headgear, Result’s R158X Polar Max Sherpa Hat is a traditional Sherpa-style hat with a modern twist.

The hat has a 180g/m micro fleece lining and the cosy ear cover flaps feature faux fur to provide extra warmth and protection. The unisex R158X Hat is available in Blue and Brown and costs £14.50.

See the Result website for more details.

And if you’ve got young adventurers, don’t forget their outdoor needs this Christmas.

Kelty has the Minnow backpack for little travellers aged between four and eight. Not only is it super-comfortable for children to wear, thanks to the padded shoulder straps and back panel, but it is large enough for all essentials, whether it be snacks, books, toys or clothing for an overnight stay.

In addition to the main compartment, the backpack has an external zippered pocket and mesh water bottle pockets. The rucksack costs £34.99.

Kelty's Woobie sleeping bags

Kelty's Woobie sleeping bags

The Woobie 30 is a sleeping bag is specifically designed for babies and toddlers.

With a two-layer quilt construction, a top baffle collar and a top draft tube, the little ones will stay warm and comfortable all night long.

The Woobie sleeping bag comes with a stuffsack for easy transport and is available in a variety of bright colours with patterned linings at £49.99.

More details on the Kelty website.

Snugpak’s newly launched Merino Technical Socks provide a relaxed comfortable fit thanks to the in-turned welt and extra padded sole.

The Snugpak Merino Technical Sock

The Snugpak Merino Technical Sock

The gentle grip sections support the feet and make sure they stay in place, and the fine toe seam reduces the risk of blisters.

Soft, comfortable and durable, the socks are available in olive or black at £10.95 a pair.

More details on the Snugpak site.

The North Face Runners Glove

The North Face Runners Glove

The North Face Runners Glove is a sleek three-season running glove that works both like a heater and an air conditioner.

Apex ClimateBlock fabric on the back-of-hand blocks wind and rain. Meshed palm panels enhance breathability, while a notch in the wrists allows space for wrist-top computer devices.

Extra touches include reflective spots for safety along night-time runs, a discreet key pocket and nose-wipe panels. Touch-screen X-static fingertip functionality works with touch-screen devices

Fast-moving walkers might also like them in their Christmas stocking. The gloves retail at £19 a pair. More details on The North Face website.

The British weather can play havoc with all those electronic gadgets we take into the great outdoors.

The E-Case iSeries offers full protection while retaining functions for popular Apple iOS devices.

An iSeries case for an iPhone

An iSeries case for an iPhone

Designed specifically for the iPhone 4, iPhone 5, iPod, iPod Nano, iPad and Mini iPad with touchscreen-compatible windows, the waterproof cases are priced from £24.99 to £34.99. More details on the E-Case website.