Links

General

www.cascadedesigns.com
Manufacturers of Thermarest sleeping mats and Platypus hydration sytems
www.leki.com
Leki – our favourite trekking poles.
www.ortlieb.de
Ortlieb waterproof sacks and luggage.
www.leatherman.com
Leatherman tolls still the best multitool on the market.
www.maglite.com
Maglite torches.
www.oakley.com
The best known sunglasses in the world
www.ordsvy.gov.uk
Ordnance Survey maps and guides.
www.earthgallery.net
A site dedicated to Colin Prior’s stunning photographs
www.harveymaps.co.uk
Harvey Maps take the doubt out of navigation. Clear, detailed, easy to read, waterproof maps of popular walking areas in Great Britain and Ireland.
www.garmin.com
Garmin GPS satellite navigation systems.
www.mountain-equipment.co.uk
Down filled clothing, sleeping bags and Mountain clothing.
www.nikwax.co.uk
The top supplier of after care products for outdoor clothing and equipment.
www.silva.se
Silva compasses.
www.polar.fi
Polar heart monitors.

www.cascadedesigns.com
Manufacturers of Thermarest sleeping mats and Platypus hydration sytems
www.petzl.com
Petzl climbing harnesses and accessories.
www.mountain-man.co.uk
Mike Simpson Mountaineering. Guided trips in the Uk and Europe.

www.salomon-sports.com
Salomon hiking boot, skis and ski boots and inline skates all on one excellent site.
www.rossignolskico.com
Rossignol skis and boots

www.scarpa.co.uk
Walking and climbing boots ideally suited to Scottish conditions.
www.salomon-sports.com
Salomon hiking boot, skis and ski boots and inline skates all on one excellent site.
www.saucony.co.uk
Saucony pure running shoes.
www.thorlo.com
Our best selling technical outdoor sock.
www.bridgedale.co.uk
Bridgedale socks.

www.thenorthface.com
Top quality clothing and equipment.
www.lowealpine.com
Lowe Alpine manufacturers of excellent quality rucsacs and clothing
www.berghaus.com
Berghaus – the UK’s leading manufacturer of quality outdoor clothing and equipment.
www.berghaus.com
Berghaus – the UK’s leading manufacturer of quality outdoor clothing and equipment
www.animal.co.uk
Animal watches and clothing – a dead cool brand.
www.gore.com
W L Gore’s own site – contains excellent aftercare information
www.polartec.com
Malden Mill’s information on the different types of fleece they produce.
www.pertex.com
Pertex is a lightweight breathable and windproof fabric from Lancashire – read all about it here.

www.rab.uk.com
Rab – our prefered down filled sleeping bag maufacturer.
www.terra-nova.co.uk
Terra Nova tents built without compromise.
www.ajungilak.co.uk
Ajungilak and Caravan sleeping bags.
www.vango.co.uk
Scottish based manufacturer of tents and sleeping bags.
www.lowealpine.com
Lowe Alpine manufacturers of excellent quality rucsacs and clothing.
www.thenorthface.com
Top quality clothing and equipment.
www.berghaus.com
Berghaus – the UK’s leading manufacturer of quality outdoor clothing and equipment.

www.oban.org.uk
Oban and Area Tourist Board site.
www.seafreedomkayak.co.uk
Sea Kayak adventures, coaching and rental.
www.argyllonline.co.uk
General information on the Argyll area.
www.tralee.com
Tralee Bay Caravan site
www.atlantislesiure.co.uk
Atlantis Leisure Sports Centre
http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/Oban_UK_c.html
Current Oban weather
www.creran-moorings.demon.co.uk
Creran Moorings boat hire and chalets
www.tsmvgannet.co.uk
Argyll scuba diving, sea angling and day charters from Oban on Gannet
www.puffin.org.uk
Puffin Dive School
www.undiscovered-country.com
Undiscovered Country Guided walks and climbs
www.calmac.co.uk
Caledonian MacBryne ferries
www.obanseakayakguides.com
Experienced, friendly, local sea kayaking guide
www.stramash.eu
Provider of Outdoor Activities, Expeditions and Adventures for young people
www.rwoollven.co.uk
Rowland Woollven specialises in individual and small group sea kayak coaching and guided tours in the Oban area and on the west coast of Scotland