Make Father's Day with gifts for the great outdoors

Press Release / 09.06.2016

­If you’re looking for a Father’s Day gift for the guy who seems to have everything, here's a useful idea from outdoor gear specialists Extremities.

According to the latest Government* figures in England, 47% of people walk at least five times a week, so you’re on to a winner to make dad look the part and trek like a true professional with great gaiters and trekking poles. Gaiters are an ideal addition to any walker’s essential kit.  They keep trousers and the tops of boots clean as well as providing protection from damp grass and vegetation.

The Extremities Novagaiter (left) is a highly versatile GORE-TEX gaiter for year round use, designed to fit virtually any boot with a replaceable 'Polytex' underfoot strap. It’s easy to put on and take off with front Velcro seals which also prevent water penetration. Stainless steel fittings are used to prevent rusting and there’s a handy, reflective tab for added safety in dark or low light conditions. The black Novagaiter retails at £35 per pair and comes in S/M or L/XL. The lightweight Extremities Packagaiter (middle) has a lightweight GORE-TEX upper and durable 600 denier polyester lower part plus the same design details as the Novagaiter.  The black Packagaiter retails at £30 per pair and comes in S/M or L/XL.

For kids who like to be a ‘mini-me’ of dad, there’s also the one size junior Trekagaiter (right). These full length waterproof and breathable children's gaiters feature lightweight ripstop X Dry fabric to offer great protection in wet and muddy conditions. They have durable underfoot straps, elasticated grip around the calf and an elasticated drawcord at the top to keep them in place as well as a front Velcro fastening. They retail at just £18 per pair.

For details of local stockists of Extremities gaiters visit www.terra-nova.co.uk.

*Figures from Department for Transport (first published June 2015) Local area walking and cycling in England.