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Phud back in stock

Tarmac and Deepwater Phuds are back in stock

Mytimug withdrawn temporarily

We always knew when we launched Alpkit just over a year ago we would put a few noses out of joint. Our method of sourcing and retailing products allows our prices to be far more favourable to the consumer. We have received an email from Vargo Outdoors requesting we withdraw the MyTi Mug from sale immediately as this was their design. We have temporarily withdrawn the Myti Mug from sale until we can clarify everyone’s position.

We understand the frustrations of designs being copied and sold under different brand names completely, this has happen to us whilst working for other companies. We would love to design every piece of equipment on the Alpkit site from scratch but that is going to take along time.  Until then, like many other companies, we will continue to fill voids with off the shelf products that we can then later redesign and improve.

The Asian sourcing environment is rife with illegal copies as well as legitimate re-saleable designs. Many factories develop products which they then sell to customers. Some customers further develop products before re-sale, some just change the packaging. This makes it extremely hard know who owns a product when it is offered for sale. We have been looking for titanium products for the past six months and found at least three different sources offering this particular mug for sale.  We’ll respect any design rights Vargo have on the mug as we don’t want to be known as the guys that just copy stuff. But equally we don’t want to be the guys who can’t sell something because we sell it too cheaply!

to be continued.....

Alpjam

Alpjam is a new free spirit kayaking event format, open to everyone based on the hugely successful surfing skins competitions. The judging system will reward exciting rides, whether that is a massive non-stop 30 furious ends fest or the biggest ariel assault Nottingham’s ever seen. If it looks good, you’ll be rewarded. More info

Give your old Drop Zone pad new life

Not everyone wants a Phud, some people prefer a smaller bouldering mat such as the Drop Zone.  But what do you do when your faithful pad has no more spring? Now instead of buying a new mat you can simply replace the foam. With our amusingly named Zone Foam we give you the choice of two grades of firmness, all you have to do is round off the corners!

National Doughnut Week!

We can hardly believe it but it is true. Our favourite mid-morning snack is helping raise money for children with multiple disabilities. Check out the Childrens Trust website to see how it works, but don’t lose time there are only another three days to go.

Best new product award

Thanks to everyone who voted for us in the recent OutdoorsMagic Readers Awards. We won Best New Product 2005 for our entire product range! and came 3rd in Best Online Retailer behind Field and Trek and Cotswold. Needless to say we are pretty pleased. Full results

Alpkit podcast on BackpackingLight

We were there just minding our own business when this tall chap turns up wanting to record an interview with Alpkit. Not just any old interview but one of those new fangled ‘podcasts’, he wanted the scoop. The team quickly pulled together, considered the options and suggested he return in the afternoon when an unsuspecting Nick would be around.

Material Innovation

You cannot sleep well if you are not comfortable, and if you have not slept well you cannot enjoy your outdoor days. For years sleeping mats have promised much but have delivered little, that is until now. New developments in old technology look set to change the way we sleep forever.

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