UK-made outdoor gear

[Large Sack]

There are a few world class manufacturers in this country (not necessarily in the outdoors sector). They tend to be niche markets though. Ours is one such company and we export our product right around the world. We don't have to market our products as most of the players come to us anyway.

We are not alone neither. I've come across quite a few SMEs that export UK made stuff right around the world. I also know that the government through various agencies throws money at them for various things. We used to get a BusinessLink guy coming in all the time to see what they can do for us. If only the banks are as friendly, bunch of A.holes.

Amen

 

[Nonsuch]

Terra Nova tents are made in Vietnam - at least my new Ultra Quasar was. I rang them up and they said they had switched all manufacturing some time ago.
On the other hand my vintage purple Karrimor Alpiniste rucsack is signed by a nice lady from Accrington

NS

 

[wilekayote]

So far I think we have the following UK made gear: -

PHD - down stuff
Aiguille Alpine - Sacks, bags, pouches, throwbags/lines, canoeing gear, etc.
Alpkit - socks only
Furtech - Paramo style of clothing
Cioch, slioch - niche clothing manufacturers (made to measure and ventile,
Mountain King - trekking poles made up in the NE England.
Howies (not sure onthis but it is a brand based in N Wales) - Clothing (ethical origins).
Bison Bushcraft - knives and other things
Hilltrek - clothing
Snowsled - clothing
Extreme Outdoor Clothing - clothing they do Karisma type of fleece tops and trews
Altberg - boots
Terra Nova - someof their tent range is made here but only the high end stuff I believe.
POD - sacks although not sure they are still made here. Part of the same group (Equip) as Rab is now.
Mardale - pertex/pile stuff like buffalo stuff.
Buffalo Systems - Arguably THE brand for pertex/pile stuff
Robert Saunders - Tents, but not sure if these are UK made these days.

Is that it? Seventeen British outdoor gear manufacturers.

Nearly forgot, I heard of a Cumbrian based manufacturer of kelly type of kettles but its a cottage industry sort of company.

Then you could always add the loads of British makers on this site, but they are probably not companies but people making and selling on for the love of the craft.

You forgot SASS as was mentioned. Very well made, in the UK and great service.

 

[Draw Limited]

Hi there,

Just thought i'd let you know that we're making packs in the UK, Cardiff, maybe we could be added to the list.

http://www.drawlimited.co.uk/products_straightup25.html

Cheers.

Alex

Draw Limited.

 

[Seoras]

Hi there,

Just thought i'd let you know that we're making packs in the UK, Cardiff, maybe we could be added to the list.

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You most certainely can guys.

Some tough looking rucksacks there.

I will send you a PM about advertising on the site and what to do if you wish to become a Trader on here.

Cheers

George

 

[mountainm]

Not sure if they manufacture in this country but it looks like it
http://www.thistlegarments.co.uk

 

[mountainm]

Oh and don't forget millican
http://www.homeofmillican.com

 

[kiltedpict]

Pete Hutchinson Designs gear is UK produced I think ?

Nice gear but pricey

Your telling me- £350 for a bag designed to fit me! Diet started
Yesterday!!!!!

 

[Teepee]

Trailwise canvas gaiters-made in Manchester

No-one has mentioned UK Hammocks yet!

Rohan are Uk based

Keela

We have some of the worlds very best kayak manufacturers-Valley, North shore, Rockpool, Nigel Dennis, P&H. All made in the UK and shipped round the world.

 

[Goosegog]

Backpacking Light .co.uk make a couple of wood stoves... UK made

 

[dwardo]

Karrimor?


















I'll get me coat.

And...disassembled in the uk after about 3 months of light use.

If not already mentioned Westwinds. Love my smock, made up north i beleive.

 

[thereaper101]

I think the arktis stuff is made over here?

 

[spiritwalker]

ghillie / kelly kettles i think are made in UK
also some of ronniesunshines gear is particularly the firebox's

 

[Draw Limited]

Thank you George,

Pleased to have revived an informative thread. There should be more information like this available.

Cheers.

Alex.

Draw Limited