Highlander Outdoor

Highlander Outdoor, adventure equipment since 1985

Highlander Outdoor is a British retailer specialising in clothing and equipment for outdoor activities. Its online catalogue brings together items for mountain, camping, travel and van life, with own-brand and third-party products. The company presents itself as a creator of experiences since 1985 and groups its offering into several product lines.

Outdoor clothing and footwear

The clothing section includes waterproof jackets, insulated jackets, shell jackets and gilets for men, women and kids, as well as Nikwax weatherproofing treatments. The mid-layer and fleece range is organised around the Hirta range and base layer tops. Trousers include walking trousers, shorts and waterproof trousers, along with base layer leggings. Footwear covers Trezeta walking boots and shoes, Wellington boots, gaiters and hiking socks, with specific accessories. Winter and summer hats, neckwarmers, gloves and ponchos are also sold.

Tents, shelter and sleeping

The camping range includes one, two, three or more person tents and family models, as well as hammocks, tarps, groundsheets and tent pegs and accessories. The company highlights a new range of lightweight one and two person tents with a 4000 mm hydrostatic head and aluminium poles and pegs. In sleeping, it lists mummy, envelope and kids sleeping bags, liners, bivvy bags, blankets and rugs. Sleeping mats are divided into inflatable, self-inflating and foam, with camping pillows and accessories. A highlighted model is the NAP-PAK Arctic R11, with an R-value of 11 and four-season insulation.

Cooking, furniture and camping tableware

The cooking catalogue includes camping stoves, tableware, cookware, utensils, bottles, flasks and accessories, as well as coffee and tea. Blå Band expedition meals are distributed. Furniture includes lightweight furniture, camping chairs, folding sit mats, camping tables and camping beds. The Billy range of stainless steel cookware appears among the new products, along with lightweight stoves.

Rucksacks, bags and transport

Rucksacks are organised by capacity: 70L+, 50-70L, 30-50L and 10-30L, with day hiking backpacks, backpacking rucksacks and mountaineering rucksacks. Among the families, Ben Nevis, Vega, Ivar, Novar, Vulkan and Kynetik stand out, as well as the Trego, Roam and Affric rucksacks. The lifestyle bag line includes urban backpacks, hauler duffels, holdalls and duffles, cargo bags, canvas bags and kitbags, along with hydration backpacks, bum bags and boot bags. Dry products are covered by the X-Lite range and tri-laminate waterproof bags, and rucksack spares and rain covers are offered.

Navigation, survival and lighting

The equipment section brings together compasses, map cases, binoculars and notebooks. In survival and bushcraft, it includes fire starters, first aid kits, survival bags, tools and paracord. Lighting covers head torches, hand torches and lanterns. For travel, insect repellent, water cans and jerry cans and travel accessories are sold.

Shopping service and store conditions

The online store offers payment in three instalments with Klarna, free delivery on orders over £40 and free returns within 30 days. For the UK, next day delivery with DPD is advertised. The site shows a sale section with up to 50% off selected items, with examples such as the Shield V2 Softshell Jacket, the Reversible Insulated Jacket, the Reversible Gilet, the Storm Kitbag Duffle 65L, the Minus One Chair, the Discovery Rucksacks 65L and 85L and various accessories. Buy now, pay later options are also mentioned.

Awards and specialised lines

The company publicises several Gear of the Year 2026 awards: the Vulkan Rucksack in the best value category, the NAP-PAK Arctic R11 inflatable sleeping mat as winner and best value, and the Refuge one person tent as best value. In addition, the site links to Highlander Forces and Stoirm Tactical, lines aimed at forces and tactical equipment.