Does the Dad/Husband/Man in your life dream of heading out into the hills away from mankind for days on end? Does he eye up machetes and fancy himself as a bit of Robinson Crusoe? If you answered yes, then these five products could be right up his street!

1. PRIMUS GAS MIMER LANTERN WITH PIEZO - €54.95

A simple, robust lantern in a classic stainless steel design. The Mimer Lantern provides quiet, soot-free, adjustable light up to the equivalent of 120 W and heats well in tents, boats, and other cold areas. Mimer Lantern is available with piezo ignition. 

2. LIGHT MY FIRE FIREKNIFE - €29.95

A colourful outdoor knife with Swedish FireSteel® fire starter. The Swedish FireKnife is a collaboration between Light My Fire and Mora of Sweden - Mora has made top-notch knives for 120 years.

But this is more than just an extremely sharp, flexible and sturdy all-around knife: the handle contains a fire starter. In other words, you can gut and clean a fish, split kindling and light a campfire with one single handy tool. 

3. LIFESTRAW GO 2-STAGE FILTRATION BOTTLE  €54.95

The BPA-free water bottle has a build-in LifeStraw® and will filter up to 4,000 liters of contaminated water. The advanced 2-stage water filter is extremely robust and comes with a special carbon capsule. The first stage of filtration features a replaceable hollow fiber membrane which filters to 0.2 microns and removes almost 100% of waterborne bacteria and waterborne protozoan parasites. Afterward, the second stage of filtration puts water through a replaceable activated carbon capsule, which reduces organic chemical matter (pesticides, herbicides, VOCs).

4. TITAN KETTLE - €67.50

€67.50 for a kettle....what????  But this bad boy weighs practically nothing - 118g!

Versatile enough to be a pot, mug or bowl, this ultralight titanium kettle holds .85 litres of liquid and comes with a tight-fitting lid and drip-free spout for smooth, easy pouring. Team with Titan Tool Spoon or MSR® Folding Utensils (sold separately) for a bare-minimum "solo" cookware kit.

5. INSECT SHIELD BUFFS - €21.50

Nothing ruins a camping trip more than when the midgies attack at the end of an evening when you're gathered around the fireplace. 

This brand new BUFF® Coolnet® UV+ tubular conceived to provide full protection during summer. It combines ultimate sun protection and quick drying with the revolutionary Insect Shield® technology which keeps insects away. Breathable, light and comfortable, it is perfect to enjoy outdoor activities in open-air environments without worrying about the sun or the annoying insects.

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If you need anymore ideas pop in to Wild Side Sports where we will be delighted to help steer you in the right direction.