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Alpkit recommendations £50-£100

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 si77
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I've won a £50 Alpkit voucher, and am not sure what to spend it on, so looking for recommendations. For the right item I would be prepared to top up to £100. Anything bikepacking (but not bags), or clothing related really. Are there any outstanding bits of kit in that price range?

Edit: and please post links to said items so that STW can get their percentage if applicable.


 
Posted : 16/11/2023 9:16 pm
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I like my one of these as a packable jacket

https://alpkit.com/products/heiko-mens?variant=39913967878249


 
Posted : 16/11/2023 9:29 pm
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Not for biking, but their Bloc bouldering trousers are great for general slob about wearing/ post - riding wear. I don’t rock-climb any more, but I’ve got 2 pair bought in sales, they’re obviously popular ‘cos they were (iirc) about £40 when they came out, but i think they’re about £65 now! 


 
Posted : 16/11/2023 9:39 pm
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I think their Griffon is excellent. I have 3.


 
Posted : 16/11/2023 9:43 pm
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Second the Griffon. We're up to seven between us in our household. 


 
Posted : 16/11/2023 10:12 pm
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I'll third the Griffon, as I'm sat wearing one.

The ordinary Alpkit/Sonder t-shirts are decent quality as well


 
Posted : 16/11/2023 10:20 pm
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The Heikon jacket is outstanding. I wear mine at home when working and house is a bit cold. I wear it outside everyday from May to Oct. It really is great  


 
Posted : 16/11/2023 11:19 pm
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Yep, Griffon is great for the money, super versatile bit of clothing.


 
Posted : 17/11/2023 5:35 am
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I use my Morphosis jacket all the time: https://alpkit.com/products/morphosis-jacket-mens#product-content?variant=32375483236457
also have a pair of stretchy cordura jeans which have been great.


 
Posted : 17/11/2023 9:25 am
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Came to recommend the Griffon hoodie but no need as about 5 other people have done it already!


 
Posted : 17/11/2023 10:12 am
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Another vote for the Griffon (I have 2)


 
Posted : 17/11/2023 10:16 am
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I went to have a look as so many thought is was great. pretty much out of stock in all sizes..

I like the sequence jeans.


 
Posted : 17/11/2023 10:20 am
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These are my favourite work trousers.

I really need another pair, I just wish they did more colours.


 
Posted : 17/11/2023 10:20 am
 wbo
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Griffon again, if you don't own another grid fleece. And if you don't own a grid fleece , you should


 
Posted : 17/11/2023 11:40 am
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I really like the Floe riding trousers, and second the Bloc trousers for general loafing.


 
Posted : 17/11/2023 11:48 am
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The Mantua silk sleeping bag liner is very good.


 
Posted : 17/11/2023 11:51 am
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Something warm. That you keep in a backpack for a time when you stop doing whatever activity you were doing and start to feel a bit chilly. Always great comfort when you've something warm to throw on, made better by the fact you got it for free.


 
Posted : 17/11/2023 2:50 pm
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Heiko or Katabatic jackets for keeping warm.


 
Posted : 17/11/2023 3:04 pm
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Id be getting myself another Alpkit Woodsmoke shirt, if i only had to put £25 of my own cash to it: https://alpkit.com/products/woodsmoke-mens-thermocore-mountain-shirt?variant=40435778027625

Got mine (green version) in a sale and have looking at getting another ever since, but normally too spendy...


 
Posted : 17/11/2023 4:30 pm
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Griffon is ace

I also really like the morphosis jacket.

Base layer + Griffon + morphosis is my go to clobber for walking in shoulder season conditions like we have now, when it's not too wet. Just the right amount of warmth and protection from a bit of showery light rain and wind.

Brukit is alright as a jetboil clone. Note it is on the bigger side, so heavier and more difficult to pack...but you can also get more water in it.

I also really like the sequence jeans


 
Posted : 17/11/2023 6:47 pm
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 si77
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Thanks everyone!

I'll probably go for a Griffon when back in stock.


 
Posted : 17/11/2023 7:36 pm
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I'd recommend the Woodsmoke shirt but the price has totally shot up in the last couple of years. It's still ace (I have 3) but wow its spendy now


 
Posted : 17/11/2023 8:19 pm
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Griffon are down to £40.99 today and the 17% off EAST17 works on them too:

https://alpkit.com/products/griffon-hoody-mens?variant=40499721699433

Whats the sizing like? At 38" chest cant decide on small or medium


 
Posted : 21/12/2023 10:44 am
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Whats the sizing like? At 38″ chest cant decide on small or medium

I'm 6'1” & 40" chest and the medium fits me perfectly, a snug fit without being restrictive. I'm normally a medium in Rab and Montane if that helps!


 
Posted : 21/12/2023 2:32 pm
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Kepler Merinos - live in mine for 8 months of the year

Both the Mrs and I have Morphosis jackets - - slightly lighter than the Rab Vapour Rise and super useful

YMMV


 
Posted : 21/12/2023 10:57 pm
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