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Highlander Outdoor & Forces

Highlander Outdoor has been designing camping and military-style kit in Scotland since 1985. Tents, rucksacks, sleeping systems and clothing built for wet hill days, weekend camps and cadet kit lists.

Highlander Respite 2 Person Extended Tent - for outdoors, camping
Highlander Forces Rucksacks | Task Outdoor

Highlander Packs

Highlander Bags

Highlander Camping Tents | Task Outdoor

Highlander Tents
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Highlander Outdoor : Military and Camping Gear | Task Outdoor

Highlander Outdoor & Forces covers most of what a weekend in the hills actually asks for, and the range here runs from shelter through to socks. Tents start with the one-person Blackthorn Gen2, a low-profile design that pitches fast on exposed ground, and go up to the Respite tunnel tents with an extended porch for cooking out of the rain. Sleeping kit follows the same logic: self-inflating Kip mats from 30mm to 75mm thick, Nap-Pak inflatables insulated for cold ground, and fleece or cotton liners that add warmth to a bag you already own.

Rucksacks are the deepest part of the range. Kynetik daysacks at 15L, 20L and 25L suit a hill walk or the commute. Ivar and Ben Nevis packs sit in the 25L to 65L bracket with proper hip belts for multi-day loads. The Forces Elite series, 33L up to 88L, keeps the MOLLE panels and side pockets that cadets and airsoft players look for. Capacity is listed in litres on every product, so match the pack to how long you are out rather than to how much you can carry.

Clothing works the same way. HMTC is Highlander's own camo pattern, close enough in palette to sit alongside issued MTP. The Cyclone Pro and Typhoon waterproofs handle a soggy Lakeland ridge, and thermal base layers, headovers and Norwegian socks deal with the cold end of the year.

Browse Tents & Accessories, Rucksacks & Backpacks and Camping Gear to see these lines alongside other brands.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about Highlander.

  • No. HMTC (Highlander Multi Terrain Camo) is Highlander's own camouflage pattern, designed to sit alongside MTP and MultiCam by using a similar colour palette. It is a value alternative that pairs well with issued kit, but it is not genuine issue MTP. It is popular with cadets, airsoft players and campers who want a coordinated look without the issue-kit price.

  • Yes. Founded in Scotland in 1985, Highlander has built its reputation on practical, affordable outdoor kit designed for real-world UK conditions, from wet and windy hill days to weekend camps. The range spans entry-level through to more expedition-ready equipment, so you can match the gear to how hard you will use it. Browse the fullCamping Gearrange to see what is available.

  • Highlander backs much of its range with a guarantee, but the length varies by product, with some items carrying a lifetime guarantee and others a shorter one. Always check the guarantee details on the specific product page before buying.

  • Yes, Highlander Outdoor and Forces are the same company. The different names are just used to clearly show which products are for civilian use and which ones are for specialist use.