It’s funny, we’ve had some awful weather this summer (can we really call it a summer?)…and yet the moment that I decide to write about the build-up to Christmas, the weather clears up and the ducks sigh. (Don’t be sad ducks, it will rain again!).
Outdoor People Love their Gear
We at the CheapTents.com blog, love the outdoors, and for me personally, gear is a big deal. Some of us are even self-proclaimed “gear snobs”, as they only ever use the best outdoor equipment out there!
Outdoor sports are typically low in regards to outlay, i.e. once you’ve paid for the gear, it will last you for a long time, as the top brands will design them for endurance, build-quality and a range of technical features that make you happy you own it for many years to come.
My Favourite Bits of Gear (hints for presents!)
Without meaning to sound like I’m putting out hints for particular Christmas presents to anyone reading this post (but secretly I am), here’s a few of my favourite bits of gear.
For hiking, I know I should be saying walking boots are the best bit of my kit, but really my favourite bit of gear are my socks - and one of my all time weaknesses is buying new socks! Sad I know.
For riding and most other sports though, it has to be baselayers (or ‘base layers’). They’re the bit of kit that I found most versatile and control my body temperature most effectively.
It’s winter now though, so my favourite bit of gear might well be proper wooly hats, with a fleece lining. Have you ever had that thing when your running in the cold and the top of your heads feels like it’s frozen and is about to fall off? I get that sometimes, but a nice selction of hats to match all my running gear sorts that! …only kidding!!!
What are your favourite bits of gear? And, most importantly, what’s on your wishlist for this Christmas?!
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