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Down jackets, down sleeping bags, mountaineering clothing. Made in England. https://www.phdesigns.co.uk/

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Well done to Gavan Hennigan who has won the men's 1000-mile foot race of theΒ Iditarod Trail Invitational.Β Gavan used our Hispar 1000K down bag, which he says β€œwas so much lighter, packable, and warmer than many of [the other competitors' bags":

www.phdesigns.co.uk/hispar-1000-...

10.04.2024 08:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Huge congrats to Mark Hines for finishing the 1000-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational. Mark used our "fantastic" Hispar 1200K Bag, "brilliant" Omega Jacket & used our Kappa vest "every day."

www.phdesigns.co.uk/omega-down-j...

www.phdesigns.co.uk/kappa-mounta...

www.phdesigns.co.uk/hispar-1200-...

10.04.2024 08:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We've just re-filled our Bargain Box with dozens ofΒ down jackets, pullovers & vests. PrimaLoft jackets & vests too. All at a 33% discount. Because these items are already made, they'll be dispatched within a few days. Take a look at what's on offer:

www.phdesigns.co.uk/bargain-box

20.03.2024 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Big savings in our Spring Stock Clearance. 33% off Manchester-made down & synthetic-insulated jackets, vests, pullovers & sleeping bags. In stock & ready to ship. Single quantities of most items, so 1st come, 1st served!

www.phdesigns.co.uk/sales-and-sp...

13.03.2024 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
SNOW AND SUNRISE DREAMS - MOUNTAIN WILD CAMPING - Raise Lake District UK
SUNRISE DREAMS❀️Contribute to the channel and join our patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/BUSHMANandBLUEπŸ‘ŠIf you would like to buy me a beer or Blue... SNOW AND SUNRISE DREAMS - MOUNTAIN WILD CAMPING - Raise Lake District UK

In this episode, Al & Blue spend a night on Raise,Β in the Helvellyn range. Having kept warm in a PHD Sleep System made up of ourΒ Minim 400 Down Sleeping Bag,Β Yukon Down Pullover, Minimus Down Trousers & Minimus Down Socks, Al is rewarded with a sublime sunrise.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M97...

13.03.2024 08:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Big savings to be had in our Spring Stock Clearance. Get 33% off these Manchester-made down & synthetic-insulated jackets, vests, pullovers & sleeping bags. In stock & ready to ship. Single quantities of most items at these prices, so it's 1st come, 1st served!

www.phdesigns.co.uk/sales-and-sp...

12.03.2024 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great new video from Bushman & Blue. Find out how Al gets on in the Peak District using a PHD Sleep System made up of our Alpine Ultra Half Bag, Yukon Down Pullover and Minimus Down Trousers:​

youtu.be/6zBJ6_-mHhE

#sleepsystem #halfbag #pieddelephant #peakdistrict

19.02.2024 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just sent to our email subscribers, an overview of our new range of synthetic-insulated PrimaLoft jackets and vests:

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πŸ‘‰ All are 25% off until 11th March.

13.02.2024 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In BUSHMAN and BLUE's latest video, the dynamic duo go sub-zero camping in the Lake District. Al keeps warm with our Kappa Mitts, K Series Yukon Down Pullover, Minimus Down Trousers, and Minim 400 K Down Sleeping Bag:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiwF...

#SleepSystem

11.02.2024 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Feb newsletter is out, featuring: TGO Magazine's down jacket review, BUSHMAN and BLUE's fastpacking video, Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team, down jacket advice for #TentPeak, our double down suit on #Aconcagua & more:

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11.02.2024 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW!Β At just 240g, the Gamma is our lightest-ever synthetic-insulated jacket. A superb windproof outer layer or an insulated mid-layer. Also available in custom sizes.Β 25% off introductory offer until 11th March:

www.phdesigns.co.uk/gamma-synthe...

240gΒ  |Β 5Β°C | UK made | Primaloft insulated

10.02.2024 09:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW!Β At just 150g, the Gamma is our lightest-ever synthetic-insulated vest. A superb windproof outer layer or an insulated mid-layer. Also available in custom sizes.Β 25% off until March 11:

www.phdesigns.co.uk/gamma-synthe...

150gΒ  | 5Β°C

10.02.2024 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW!Β The Beta is our lightest-ever synthetic-insulated belay vest for wild & damp conditions. Essential core body insulation & superb head protection at a very light weight. Also available in custom sizes.Β 25% off until 11th March:

www.phdesigns.co.uk/beta-belay-v...

385gΒ  | 0Β°C | UK made

10.02.2024 09:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New: our lightest-ever PrimaLoft-insulated #belay jacket, for wild & damp conditions. Designed as a layer for the walk-ins & while climbing & belaying. Also available in custom sizes. 25% off introductory offer, for 1 month only:

www.phdesigns.co.uk/beta-belay-j...

0Β°C / 530g

08.02.2024 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Redesigned to have chest reflect tape for safety, more colour options & be 30g lighter, our Kappa PrimaLoft-insulated vest/gillet.

To celebrate the relaunch, this vest is 25% off for 1 month only:

www.phdesigns.co.uk/kappa-mounta...

πŸ‘‰-10Β°C | 385g
πŸ‘‰UK made
πŸ‘‰4 pockets
πŸ‘‰Optional hood

05.02.2024 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Redesigned with chest reflect tape for night location, new outer fabric & more colour options, our PrimaLoft insulated Kappa Jacket. 25% off intro offer:

www.phdesigns.co.uk/kappa-primal...

πŸ‘‰-10Β°C | 650g
πŸ‘‰Custom sizes
πŸ‘‰4 colours of waterproof Dri-LX outer fabric
πŸ‘‰Helmet-sized hood
πŸ‘‰UK Made

05.02.2024 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Redesigned for 2024 with longer body length, insulated chest pocket & more colour options, our PrimaLoft insulated Sigma Vest.

25% off introductory offer, for 1 month only:

www.phdesigns.co.uk/sigma-primal...

πŸ‘‰ -5Β°C | 230g
πŸ‘‰ Custom sizes
πŸ‘‰ 2 choices of fabric & 8 colours
πŸ‘‰ Made in the UK

04.02.2024 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Redesigned for 2024 with buckle and strap wrist adjustment, our PrimaLoft insulated Kappa Mitts. 25% off intro offer, for 1 month only:

www.phdesigns.co.uk/kappa-primal...

04.02.2024 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Redesigned for 2024 with longerΒ body length, insulated chest pocket & more colour options, our PrimaLoft insulated Sigma Jacket.

25% off intro offer, for 1 month only:

www.phdesigns.co.uk/sigma-primal...

πŸ‘‰ -5Β°C | 370g
πŸ‘‰ Custom sizes
πŸ‘‰ 2 choices of fabric & 8 colours
πŸ‘‰ Made in the UK

04.02.2024 10:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lucy Wallace tested down jackets for March 24 edition of TGO Magazine & gave our K Series Yukon jacket "best" & "lightest" in test. Lucy writes "I can't praise it enough for overall performance. This is the warmest jacket for its weight that I've ever tested."

www.phdesigns.co.uk/yukon-down-j...

26.01.2024 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team have been experiencing some pretty cold weather and have said the Alpha Belay jackets we supplied them with "are coming in for some heavy use."

This is the team at their HQ, keeping warm in their Alphas.

Get your own here:

www.phdesigns.co.uk/alpha-belay-...

17.01.2024 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our January newsletter is out, featuring: Polar Preet, Bushman & Blue, Torridon Mountain Rescue, Mongolia's Altai mountains, a new woman's polar record, how to boost your sleeping bag's warmth by 20Β°C, Bikepacking, snow leopards & more!

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09.01.2024 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sammy Peters just got back from Aconcagua. He used our unique double down suit, which he found "warm, light & comfortable". Sammy says that he "was the only one who wasn't cold". Congratulations Sammy!

www.phdesigns.co.uk/expedition-d...

03.01.2024 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations to Harpreet 'Preet' Chandi on her new record. We are proud that she chose a PHD Hispar 800 sleeping bag for this expedition:

www.phdesigns.co.uk/hispar-800-d...

03.01.2024 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
ADVENTURE IN POLAND - No Plan Just a Bivvy , Money and Luck - Gdansk
ADVENTURE TRAVEL THROUGH POLANDI booked the cheapest flights I could find (Β£92 return) from Leeds Bradford airport. Flinging in to GdaΕ„sk then out of WrocΕ‚aw... ADVENTURE IN POLAND - No Plan Just a Bivvy , Money and Luck - Gdansk

In this episode Al (aka BUSHMAN and BLUE) books a cheap flight to Poland with no plans. He experiences a -9Β°C bivvy camp, fine dining & lots in between. Our Snowline Bivvy BagΒ & K Series Minim 400 Down Sleeping BagΒ keeps Al warm & dry in the Polish forests:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-4Q...

28.12.2023 10:04 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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