Sponsors & Traders

1948 Original Equipment

1948 Original Equipment has been conceived from experience, necessity and a desire to shape the future. Many great explorers, sportsmen and pioneers have made subtle modifications to their equipment to make tomorrow a little better. A group of friends, following in these footsteps, decided to do the same and 48 OE was born. We are a specialist company that provides equipment, clothing and gear for anyone interested in expeditions, travel and the great outdoors.

Our very own 1948 Land Rover inspired us to appreciate how good things can last. Our own travels have broadened an appreciation of nature, landscape and community. This and a feeling of responsibility steers our product selection. We understand that not everyone has a green agenda, but when we can, let’s do the right thing. We have chosen to power our office and warehouse with green electricity and use where possible recycled packaging.

By buying products that will last and that can be repaired, we can all do our bit. Disposable fashion may have become a trend in some quarters – we think it is wrong and want to reverse this. We do not want to preach but just offer a way of ‘Thinking a little differently’.

Bushcraft & Survival Skills Magazine

Bushcraft & Survival Skills Magazine is a valuable resource; enhancing your existing knowledge, teaching you new skills, answering your questions and keeping you up to date with courses and equipment suited to bushcraft use. Bushcraft & Survival Skills magazine takes you on a bushcraft adventure even when you can’t get to the woods!

Fjällräven

Fjällräven’s story began in 1960 when a young man named Åke Nordin started manufacturing innovative framed backpacks from his basement in the Swedish town of Örnsköldsvik. In the years that followed, Ake’s stubborn belief that there must always be a practical solution to staying comfortable while outdoors meant the company’s range expanded rapidly.

Building on the success of its early backpacks, Fjällräven launched the first ever double-layered tent in 1964. This was followed four-years later by Fjällräven’s history-defining Greenland Jacket and the introduction of its durable and adaptable, G-1000 fabric. Over the next few decades, these innovations were joined by products you’ll recognise from the current collection. The Kånken in 1978, the Canada Shirt in 1976 and later on, in 1999, the Vidda Trousers. Largely unchanged since they were first introduced, these and all other Fjällräven product are designed with the brand’s characteristic timeless design, making them just as popular today as when they were originally launched.

Fjällräven is arguably best known for its G-1000 fabric. Used across the brand’s extensive range of clothing and backpacks, G-1000 is a tightly woven blend of polyester and cotton. Originally featured on the Greenland Jacket in 1968, its ultra-functional qualities have won it a legion of fans worldwide. Not only incredibly hardwearing, G-1000 is breathable, wind-resistant and when impregnated with the brand’s Greenland Wax (a mix of beeswax and paraffin), can be made highly water-resistant too.

From everyday outdoor adventures to technical mountain treks, Fjällräven ’s collection now includes clothing and equipment for all types of outdoor-enthusiasts.

Hanwag

Hanwag, based in the Bavarian town of Vierkirchen at the foot of the Alps, has been producing high-quality outdoor footwear for more than 90 years. Founded in 1921 by Hans Wagner, the company is steeped in heritage and continues to combine highly prized, traditional construction methods with up-to-the-minute innovations and advanced components.

Backed by almost a century of boot-making expertise, Hanwag is very proud of its heritage and continues to combine proven construction techniques with the latest materials and design innovations. Every pair of boots is manufactured in Europe using a high-quality last construction technique that is exceptionally stable and fully resoleable. Hanwag is also one of the few remaining footwear brands with the expertise to produce exclusive double-stitched or ‘Zwiegenӓht’ footwear.

Hanwag believes that a great pair of boots starts with the perfect fit and with this in mind, it manufactures its range of footwear on a selection of specialist lasts. With Narrow, Wide, Bunion and Straight Fit options as well as activity-specific lasts, there is a boot for every foot within the bootmaker’s extensive range. All Hanwag footwear is constructed from top quality components and premium leather or fabrics for out of the box comfort.

With the mountains and the outdoors as its inspiration, the issue of sustainability is close to Hanwag’s heart. The company aims to minimise its carbon footprint across every aspect of its production and is unfaltering in its search for evermore eco-friendly materials.

The Bushcraft Store

At The Bushcraft Store we pride ourselves with bringing customers the best and highest quality kit from around the world. Since 2003 we have been striving to be market leaders and we continually source new brands and products.

We have now opened our larger high street store and have been pleased by how our customers have reacted to the new ranges and increased lines. The new shop is twice the size of the old shop and has a brilliant covered outdoor display area where we display our tents tents, including Robens Tents, Outhaus Swags, shelters, DD hammocks, bivis, tarps and all things camping. A great way to see the size of the products before you buy.

We work closely with TBS Outdoor to bring some of the best quality field cutlery to market today. TBS Knives ooze quality and the ever-expanding range continues to go from strength-to-strength. They are all made from top quality European materials in Europe and combine great design, quality steels, innovative leather work and a great range of accessories. TBS brings unique quality products to today’s ever discerning customer.