Stumped for ideas on what to get the adventurer in your life for Christmas? Pat Divilly tells us what pieces of kit he can’t live without.
Irishman, Cotswold Outdoor Ambassador, world traveller and high-performance coach Pat Divilly is getting ready for Christmas and here he shares some of his favourite items of gear from Cotswold Outdoors. The eight items on this list will be sure to leave the receiver of the gift grinning from ear to ear as they unwrap these awesome items. Pat is deep in preparation for his next expedition where he will climb Aconcagua in the Americas and some of these items will definitely be in his backpack.
1. Garmin Vivoactive 3
Price: €336.00
I picked up a Garmin watch in the lead up to giving my first half Ironman a crack in Barcelona this year! Garmin watches are less bulky than a lot of the other sports watches out there and I find it great for tracking my times and distances particularly in the pool!
Available from: Cotswold
2. Salomon Guest Prime GTX Boot Hiking Boots
Price: €170
I’ve brought these boots with me on trips around Ireland and further afield to Everest Base Camp, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus and Machu Picchu. Really comfortable boot and haven’t had a blister in all the time wearing them!
Available from: Cotswold
3. The North Face Men’s Sangro Jacket
Price: €105.00
A really nice waterproof for out on the hills. I wear mine all the time!
Available from: Cotswold
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4. Ayacucho Nordic Wood Jumper
Price: €78.00
Everyone needs a Christmas jumper!
Available from: Cotswold
5. GoPro Hero 6 Black
Price: €569.99
Anyone going on an adventure big or small will appreciate the chance to document it on film and the GoPro cameras make it easy! I’ve tried bringing a big camera on holidays too and it’s just a pain. GoPro in the pocket is an easy option!
Available from: Cotswold
6. Kodiak Plus 2.0
Price: €78.00
If you are on the move for a long trip or adventure a power pack will allow you keep the batteries full on your cameras or phones!
Available from: Cotswold
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7. Lonely Planet How to Survive Anything
Price: €18.00
A nice fun stocking filler!
Available from: Cotswold
8. Salomon Men’s XA Pro 3D Shows
Price: €143.00
My favourite trail running shoes. So comfortable!
Available from: Cotswold
Fill your days with good friends, grand adventures and great memories. Find more colours and more choice online at www.cotswoldoutdoor.ie
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