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A LOTTERY WIN
...a lottery win. The priciest kit in the world!
Some of it‘s good, some of it‘s just plain daft. But if you‘ve got the cash, here‘s some of the priciest gear it can buy.
A HILLEBERG SOULO
Big tents cost big money. Solo tents are usually less financially deadly, but this one from Hilleberg packs a punch. A 4-season, free-standing design means you get a lot for your dosh. Price: £675
B WOODLORE BUSHCRAFT KNIFE
Designed by Mr Whittle himself – Ray Mears – this knife is made of carbon steel to Ray‘s bushcraft spec. Price: £375
C SHERPA TENZING SUIT
If you want to stand astride Everest, you‘ll need a cool Pertex-shelled suit stuffed with 800 fill power down. Possibly overkill for Kinder Scout. Price: £1,000
D MCNAIR MTN SHIRT
The ‘best mountain shirt in the world', so says McNair. Spun from fine merino wool and made in Huddersfield, these shirts marry fabric brilliance with traditional design that endures. Hope so. Price: £375
E FJÄLLRÄVEN KAJKA
Beautifully made rucksacks have a distinctive appeal. A blend of old and new, the contemporary-looking Kajka 75 is built for expeditions – and comes with a frame made from gorgeous wood. Price: £330
F MONCLER GLOVES
A slightly thin product description – 'wool cable knit gloves' – perhaps doesn‘t fully justify the cost, though the form of this French brand for making posh ski stuff perhaps explains it. A bit. Price: £205
G DHU STRIKE
A base layer of cashmere (oh!), silk (ooh!) and superfine wool (oooh!) makes this a serious connoisseur's choice. Price: £175
H SCARPA PHANTOM 8000
Designed for 8000m peaks, these B3 boots represent the culmination of Scarpa‘s heritage and literally have no limits. Price: £750
I FALKE VICUÑA SOCKS
A vicuña is an appealing alpaca-ish thing that lives in South America. Its wool is very fine. Which is why these limited edition socks are so special. Price: £495
J ANTARCTIC NAIL ALE
If we told you this began as a chunk of drifting polar ice transported to New Zealand, melted down, brewed and is now sold for charity, would you believe us? How about if we told you how much a bottle cost? Price: £1,100/pint
K PHD HISPAR 1200
The 950 fill power down in this sleeping bag gives it an operating temperature of -58 deg C. Perfect for sleepovers, garden camps and Antarctic storms. Price: £817
L MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR SPACE STATION TENT
A distinctive wart frequently found at Himalayan base camps, it's not going to win any subtlety contests. But it can sleep 15 and it's as tough as nails. Price: £5,000
M ADVENTURE BILT DELUXE HAT
Some reckon the ugly leather thing they wear is an Indiana Jones hat. Sorry folks; this is the Indiana Jones hat. Price: £600
N CANADA GOOSE SNOW MANTRA PARKA
Iconic star of the wilderness (and well-heeled Chelsea warriors), Canada Goose can‘t be accused of ditching function for fashion. This may be super-pricy but it's super-good, too. Price: £1,300
O ARC’TERYX FISSION SL
An insulated jacket described by the manufacturer as ’multi-talented,‘ this is waterproofed with Gore-Tex. Warm, marvellously made and seriously swish. Price: £620
P BREITLING EMERGENCY WATCH
If you press a button on this watch anywhere in the world, a little antennae comes out and summons a rescue force. Perhaps not something to let your toddler play with. Price: £13,500