Shopping for someone who'd rather be out on the hills? These are the gifts we'd want ourselves for short, cold winter days in the UK: things that keep hands warm, light the way home and make a wet walk more pleasant. Everything here ships free to UK addresses.

Stocking fillers under £15

• Heated Scarf, £14.95. A rechargeable scarf that takes the chill off on frosty mornings and windy summits.
• USB Rechargeable Motion Sensor Head Torch, £13.95. Wave a hand to switch it on, which is handy with gloves on. A must when it's dark by half four.
• 10-Tooth Ice Grips, £10.95. Slip them over boots for icy paths, frozen car parks and snowy tracks.
• Portable Straw Water Filter, £9.95. Small enough for any pack, so streams become a drinks stop.
• Multi-Function Survival Kit, £12.95. A compact emergency kit for the bottom of a day pack.

Gifts under £30

• Heated Waterproof Gloves, £19.95. For anyone whose fingers go numb on the first cold walk of the year.
• Breathable Heated Socks, £24.95. Warm feet on long winter walks and cold days out.
• Rechargeable COB LED Head Torch, £18.95. A wide white beam plus red light to protect night vision.
• 450ml Vacuum-Insulated Travel Bottle, £21.95. Hot tea at the trig point.
• Adjustable Folding Trekking Pole, £19.95. Lightweight aluminium that folds down to fit in a pack, kinder on knees on the way down.
• Geekey Multi-tool, £24.95. A key-sized multi-tool that lives on a keyring.
• Personal Survival Water Filter, 1,500 L, £26.95. For wild campers and long-distance walkers.

Bigger treats

• Hand-Crank Solar Emergency Radio with Torch and Power Bank, £39.95. Radio, torch and phone top-up with no mains needed. Great for the car, the campsite or a power cut.
• 14-in-1 Emergency Survival Kit, £34.95. A well-stocked kit in a tough case.
• Carbon Fibre Trekking Poles, £68.95. Light, stiff poles for regular hill walkers.
• Mons Peak IX Tiger Paw Carbon Trekking Poles, £129.95. A premium pair for the serious walker in your life.

Not sure what to choose?

Our Autumn Walking Kit brings together our favourite cold-weather essentials. Buy any 3 and save 15%, with free UK delivery. Order by mid-December for the best chance of delivery before Christmas.