Long weekends. Longer adventures.
Well-timed public holidays mean more time outdoors. Find inspiration for days out, along with the right gear.
Long weekends. Longer adventures.
Well-timed public holidays mean more time outdoors. Find inspiration for days out, along with the right gear.
Ascension Day, Pentecost and Corpus Christi give you no fewer than three long weekends in May and June. Plenty of time for an extended hike, a gravel bike ride, a camping trip or simply a relaxing day by the lake, whether on your own, as a couple or with the whole group.
No holiday leave required. The right gear and a little urge to get going are all you need. Here, you’ll find everything you need to make the most of your days off.
Hiking day outContents
Whether you’re heading for the heights or setting off straight from your doorstep, hiking does not need much planning, but it does need the right gear. And if you set off on 14 May, you’ll be in good company: Father’s Day once again draws men outdoors for their traditional group outing with beer and handcarts, while the Day of Hiking celebrates its 10th anniversary on the same day in 2026.
Hiking boots for every tour
From low-cut shoes for a Sunday walk to mountain boots for scree.
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14 May is Hiking Day.
To mark the 10th anniversary: selected hiking gear on sale.
Cycle tours and bikepacking weekendsContents
A long day on the bike in nature: no noise, no traffic jams, just gravel beneath your tyres. Here’s the gear that keeps you moving on every route, from a lakeside loop to a bikepacking weekend with friends.
Bikepacking bags
Accessories for long days in the saddle.
Trekking & hut-to-hut toursContents
The season for multi-day hut-to-hut tours is only just getting started. If you are planning one over Whitsun, you need kit that saves weight while still offering well-organised space for all the essentials, from a hardshell for sudden changes in the weather to a hut sleeping bag.
Hardshell jackets
Your waterproof shield against changing weather in the mountains.
A camping weekend under the starsContents
A long weekend, a beautiful spot, just you and the stars: camping is the most honest way to take a holiday. Here is the kit for your next trip under the stars, from a two-person tent to a head torch.
Multi-person tents
Room for two, three or more when the whole crew is coming along.
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City breaks, short getaways & days by the lakeContents
It doesn’t always have to be the mountains. A stroll around town, a weekend road trip, a day by the lake or a bank holiday with friends can be just as good. With the right kit, you’ll get even more out of every trip.
Daypacks
Compact companions for everyday life and short trips.
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The plan is set, your gear is ready. Now there is just one final step: start packing and make the most of your time off.
Everything at a glance.
From shoes to sleeping bags: the full SportFits outdoor range.
