Walking Post podcast 16: Bug repellent and Himalayan clothes at the Outdoor Show

The Outdoor Show took place in Liverpool this week, and walkingpost.com was in attendance. There were all kinds of companies associated with outdoor products in attendance, with products ranging from socks to sunglasses, and camping food to smartwatches.Interview times:08:44 Manaslu Clothing Ltd 15:04 The Milford CollectionSticks and bracelets to keep bugs awayThe Milford Collection, based in Wales, has been supplying gifts for the home and garden since 1985.They supply products to companies around the world to sell on to the public. Its most recent addition to the range of products – and the reason for attending the Outdoor Show – is a range of citronella-based products designed to keep the bugs away.One of these products is a container with sticks in that can be hooked to tents, or backpacks, or on a table during a picnic, for example.The other product is a package of the popular woven bracelets, that are both fashionable and practical as they repel insects. The company doesn’t sell directly to the public, but they said that these new products are doing very well in retailers such as garden centres and chemists.Inspired clothing from NepalAnother company exhibiting at the Outdoor Show for the first time was Manaslu Clothing Ltd, which is based in Nepal. It sells beautiful, Himalayan-inspired jumpers. With bright patterns, there are weather-resistant durable products inspired by traditional Nepalese designs for both spring and autumn, and a thicker option for winter.Manaslu is the name of a Himalayan mountain, and means mountain of the spirit. The word is derived from the Sanskrit word manasa, meaning intellect or soul.At the show, we had a conversation with Manaslu’s director, Rahul Shakya.To get in touch with the podcast, email us at [email protected]