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The Short Story

There was a time when we had a lot of time free, so we stumbled into the outdoors. We worked in an outdoor shop, saved some cash, and got ourselves kitted out. We travelled, did some routes and life was good. Then our kit started falling apart, we were no longer students and we realised the cost of replacing it. As we waited to pick up yet another x-xtra large fleece in the sales we patched up our waterproofs and wore an extra jumper in our smelly sleeping bags.

During this time we realised that the passing years had taught us something, we had the experience to create something new.

And somewhere therein lays the real story of how Alpkit.com™ was born. Born out of the passion for outdoor activity and not accepting the costs involved in getting quality equipment in our sacks. Four ordinary people trying to make some thing extraordinary. And why Alpkit.com™? it's just a name.. we go to the alps, we climb, we ride, we paddle, we swim, we run, we board, we visit our in laws.. we produce kit.. we didn't want it to be complicated.

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One Person Tents and Hooped Bivvys

From minimalist backpacking and mountaineering, to quick overnights in the hills closer to home, solo shelters save a lot of weight and bulk in your pack. With an emphasis on versatile three-season models, we look at a range of options for budgets of all sizes. 


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Latest Reviews

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Large Bouldering Mats

Biggest isn't always best, but in bouldering it certainly has its place. Larger pads are ideal for higher problems, awkward landings, or anyone with lower limb niggles - but on the other hand they're less ideal when it comes to storing or carry...

Bombproof Winter Mountain Shells

What's the ideal shell for Scottish winter climbing and gnarly hill walks? A beefy and protective one! Here we review tough technical jackets from 12 leading manufacturers.

Compact Headtorches

Modern front-mounted headtorches are neat and lightweight, yet pack enough power for most needs. Here we look in depth at five alternatives across the price spectrum.

Day Packs Around 20 Litres

We check out 11 smaller rucksacks for lightweight days.

Gas Stove Systems

In this group test we look at four all-in-one tower-style canister stove systems, the Alpkit Brukit; Jetboil Flash; Primus Lite+ and MSR...

Alpkit Resolute Jacket & Ardent Trousers

Through winter and spring on the Scottish hills, John McKenna puts this softshell jacket and trouser combo to the...

Women's Midweight Down Jackets

Ten women's down jackets from leading brands go head-to-head in this comprehensive group test. What does 'midweight' even...


Latest News

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Alpkit certified as a B Corporation

Alpkit is excited to announce that we've reached a significant milestone: achieving certification as a B Corporation.

Alpkit 2020 Sustainability Report

At its purest, Alpkit is a bunch of designers who share their love of the outdoors and playing outside. There was a time when we had a lot of free time. We worked, saved and got ourselves kitted out. These passing years taught us something – that we...

Alpkit doubles donations to Alpkit Foundation for Black Friday

Alpkit will be doubling its donation to the Alpkit Foundation for the duration of the Black Friday sales period. All week, 2% of every sale will go towards helping as many people as possible get outdoors, to 'go nice...

Alpkit Fantom Down Jacket

Whether it's scaling alpine aretes, winter walking lunch stops, long belays in the shade, or just knocking about the tent after...

Alpkit Jeanius and Sequence Jeans

New jeans launched for all scenarios and with hidden superpowers in the Cordura® denim. Tougher, stretchier, warmer, and...

Made for movement - or stopping for ice cream. New Alpkit clothing for summer.

Whether you're bouldering in the Val di Mello valley or scrambling your way up...

New lightweight tent and bivvy from Alpkit

The Soloist is our first 1 man tent and the Kloke is our lightest ever bivvy bag.


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Competition WINNERS - Win 1 of 10 Nikwax Essentials Kits plus 1 mega Alpkit prize

Win 1 of 10 Nikwax Essentials Kits plus 1 mega prize includes an Alpkit Definition Jacket!

Competition WINNER - Win an Alpkit Origin boulder pad and boulder bucket

Want to be ready for the cooler months and getting out working hard on your winter boulder tick list?  Now's your chance to win one of our UK-made Origin boulder pads and a boulder bucket to set you up nicely.

Competition WINNER - Win a new Alpkit Origin bouldering pad

Alpkit have launched an all new range of pads made in our UK factory here at Alpkit HQ, and we have a new Origin pad give away.

Competition WINNER - Win an Alpkit Go Box

What is a Go Box? Well, it's a box (any box will do), that you keep packed with everything you need for whatever adventures you...

Competition WINNER - Win an Alpkit Apogee Jacket

Whether you're crawling out of your tent on a cold morning, belaying your partner from the top of a pitch, waiting for...

Competition WINNER - Win an Alpkit Tetri tent

In this week's competition we have an Alpkit Tetri tent up for grabs. Outer pitch first is a firm favourite amongst UK...

Competition WINNER - Win an Alpkit Ibex Rucksack

Ibex is a 50 + 10 litre lightweight climbing sack with simple but well thought-out features for uncomplicated...

Competition WINNER - Win an Alpkit Gravitas Jacket

Competition WINNER - Win an Alpkit Fast and Light Trail Clothin


Latest Job Ads

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Key Holder Story Assistant - Alpkit Truro

We've got exciting news - we're opening a brand-new store in Truro! We're building a whole new team, and we're looking for a superb supervising keyholder who is keen to get stuck into a brand-new store and build on our fantasti...

Assistant Manager - Alpkit Truro!

We're chuffed to announce that we're opening a brand-new store in Truro! We're building a whole new team in our most southerly location, and we're looking for an awesome Assistant Manager, who is keen to get stuck in and build on our fantastic brand reputation...

Store Manager - Alpkit Truro

Location: Alpkit Truro Position: Permanent, Full-time Hours: 40hrs per week, starting late April/Early May Exciting news, we're opening a brand-new...

Full time Hero – Ambleside

We're on the lookout for a Keyholder to join our Ambleside Alpkit Team, as a key holder for the store you will support the Store...

Alpkit Store Manager – Bristol

We are looking for someone to join our Bristol Store as Store Manager to provide exceptional customer service to help our...

Alpkit Assistant Store Manager – Keswick

We are looking for someone to join our Keswick Store as Assistant Store Manager to provide exceptional customer...

Cycles Assistant Manager (Customer Support)

We are looking for a Sales Advisor to join our team and cement our reputation for award winning service. We are...


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