Scottish Islands Explorer - November-December 2016

What a difference, say, seven decades have meant to

clothes, shoes and kit becoming lighter and more flexible.

Just weigh (or weigh up) a pair of walking boots from the

1950s and compare them with today’s products.

Teva®has pioneered freedom in footwear since 1984 and

its recently-launched Arrowood range of lightweight walking

boots has created a modern look with the technology of

Float-Lite TM in the sole. This gives water-resistance,

durability and comfort - enabling the flexibility of extreme

solo pursuits and casual trips in company. The boots are

available in 40 countries and may be viewed at

http://www.teva.com

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READERS’ OPPORTUNITIES

Get Out More ... With Less!

Consider the Himalayan Heritage

Collection from Sherpa Adventure Gear

(www.sherpaadventuregear.co.uk) - fit

for high-altitudes, challenging conditions

and everyday wear. The hand-knitted

and woven garments blend traditional

designs with touches of modern

technology. The Nepalese people

benefit from sales and the mittens and

hats, in particular, may help in some of

your gift selecting.

Getting up high, getting fit or getting on

in years presents problems, and trekk-

ing poles could be the answer. Leading

tech-leisure company, Black Diamond

(blackdiamondequipment.com)

produces a range that is versatile

and durable, compact and ultra-

light. Distance, Alpine and Trail

categories have 17 varying styles

with emphasis on shock absorption,

suitable tips and grips as well as

adjustable lengths.

Packing for holidays demands

attention to detail and the Schelle

Collection(www.schelle.co.uk) has

applied this attribute to

the design of its travel

case - price £9.99 - for

an electric toothbrush.

It’s shatter-proof and

robust, dishwasher-safe,

anti-viral and anti-bacterial,

prevents accidental turn-ons, fits

most popular brands, available in a

range of colours plus it’s compact

and lightweight.

Liberate yourself from soap, towels and

running water with Wash Wizard

(www.wash-wizard.co.uk). If you are at

a festival, camping, bothying or trekking

and want a complete body wash, here’s

a sponge that requires a dash of water

from a bottle, tap or stream. Its natural

ingredients activate aloe vera foam and

you can just air-dry. This is a green

product, fragrance-free and priced at

£7.99 for five sponges.