KIT LIST
The stellar gear to help you reach for the skies, from the all-weather parka to the beginner-friendly telescope that can point you in the right direction
1 YETI RAMBLER 1.9L JUG
Coffee is a stargazing essential, as much about keeping you warm as it is about keeping you awake. This stainless steel jug from Yeti can be counted on to keep yours hot for hours, with double-wall insulation and a thick lid for heat retention. It’s available in two sizes — 1.9L and 3.8L —and comes in almost all the colours of the rainbow. £100. uk.yeti.com
2 PHILIP’S PLANISPHERE
Is that the Big Dipper or the Little Dipper? Banish all confusion with this moveable disc map of the night sky, which can show your exact place in the universe no matter the time of year, thanks to a dial adjustable to the date and time. To go deeper, pair it with Philip’s Stargazing 2024, a guide to the year ahead. £12.99. hachette.co.uk
3 VOITED CLOUDTOUCH BLANKET
If you’d rather take your stargazing at a leisurely pace, pack this four-in-one insulated blanket from Voited, which can change into a pillow, a sleeping bag and a hands-free cape, with water-resistant recycled ripstop fabric on one side and faux fleece on the other. Available in various designs. £128. voited.co.uk
4 JACK WOLFSKIN EVERQUEST TEXAPORE MID
Cold toes? They’ll be a thing of the past when you don these waterproof yet breathable winter boots, which will keep you feeling stellar even if the mercury drops to -30C, thanks to a thick, fleecy internal layer. They offer good grip on wintery surfaces and have a cushioned midsole. £125. jack-wolfskin.co.uk
5 CELESTRON STARSENSE EXPLORER DX 130
An excellent beginner’s telescope, this Celestron model comes with a smartphone app. Not only does it list celestial objects you can view, it also has
