What three items to take when escaping to the African sunshine.

It’s the time of year when we all want to escape the depressing grey UK skies for the African blue sky with the warmth of the sun on your back.

The African blue sky!

If you are planning to do just that there are three Rogue products you should consider taking.

Rogue Canvas Airhead  Hat (available in sand or olive colour canvas)

Rogue Canvas "breezy" hat

• Handmade in South Africa
• Made from good thick cotton canvas with mesh sides so that the sun you have escaped to find is kept off your head but the heat can escape through the mesh sides – simply brilliant.
• Perfect colours and weight of canvas for that safari!
• £27.50

Rogue Desert Boots

Rogue Desert Boots

• Handmade in South Africa
• Khaki Colour soft Suede
• Padded top
• The perfect travel boot and for walking in the African bush or wearing on game drives.
• Can be worn during the day with shorts (with or without socks)
• Perfect to wear for more formal evenings with trousers
• A truly comfortable travel boot
• £75

Rogue Canvas Sling bag (available in sand or olive colour canvas)

Rogue canvas bush sling bag

• Handmade in South Africa
• Made from good thick cotton canvas
• Outer pockets for essentials such as sun cream and water
• Inner zip pocket for valuables
• Plenty of room inside for  a day in Africa such as in sect repellent, binoculars and camera.
• £65

All three Rogue products available in the UK from Kendrick Imports so you can buy them in the grey sky and use them in the blue!

Spot the Rogue!

I came accross this photograph and thought it might raise a few smiles – and we love smiles!

Can you spot the Rogue?  

Stay calm and look as if you know what you are doing!

We think the advice should be – carry on and look as if you know what you are doing – you might not get noticed!

Alternatively you could kit yourself out in Rogue boots, hat and accessories so that you do stand out in the crowd as some-one who does know what they are doing!

2012 is now hear and our first order of 2012 will leave the Rogue factory in South Africa this week.  We have loads of great products for 2012 and can’t wait to see even more people in Rogue hats this year!

Have a look at our website  for the latest Rogue products.

Rogue in 2011

We have had a great year with Rogue in 2011 with some new great products that have become firm favourites such as the Rogue Pamplona 110P hat and some old favourites that remain great sellers such as the Rogue suede breezy 301K hat.  Our 301K has been worn by Barney the coliie during the Christmas period and we think suits him well!

Collies love Rogue hats

It has been a long Road to get the Rogue brand as well known as it is now in the UK – but we are now in lots of High Street independent shops and many outdoor shops and web sites as well as all products being available from Kendrick Imports.

Rogue - a great 2011

Thanks to all of our customers during 2011 and we look forward to  developing the brand further in 2012 and introducing a wider range of Rogue hats, boots and bags.

 

 

The Rogue 12 days of Christmas

On the first day of Christmas Rogue from South Africa gave to me

a Leather Fullgrain hat.

Rogue leather Ranger hat

On the second day of Christmas Rogue from South Africa gave to me

2 money belts

and a Leather Fullgrain hat.

On the third day of Christmas Rogue from South Africa gave to me

Rogue Buffalo Bag

3 Buffalo bags

2 money belts

and a Leather Fullgrain hat.

On the fourth day of Christmas Rogue from South Africa gave to me

4 Desert boots

3 Buffalo bags

2 money belts

and a Leather Fullgrain hat.

On the fifth day of Christmas Rogue from South Africa gave to me

Rogue Packaway hat

5 Packaway hats

4 Desert boots

3 Buffalo bags

2 money belts

and a Leather Fullgrain hat.

On the sixth day of Christmas Rogue from South Africa gave to me

6 RB5 boots

5 Pack-away hats

4 Desert boots

3 Buffalo bags

2 money belts

and a Leather Fullgrain hat.

On the seventh day of Christmas Rogue from South Africa gave to me

Rogue Leather/suede gaiter

7 Leather Gaiters

6 RB5 boots

5 Pack-away hats

4 Desert boots

3 Buffalo bags

2 money belts

and a Leather Fullgrain hat.

On the eighth day of Christmas Rogue from South Africa gave to me

8 Pilot Bags

7 Leather Gaiters

6 RB5 boots

5 Pack-away hats

4 Desert boots

3 Buffalo bags

2 money belts

and a Leather Fullgrain hat.

On the ninth day of Christmas Rogue from South Africa gave to me

Rogue Leather food

9 tins of Leather Food

8 Pilot Bags

7 Leather Gaiters

6 RB5 boots

5 Pack-away hats

4 Desert boots

3 Buffalo bags

2 money belts

and a Leather Fullgrain hat.

On the tenth day of Christmas Rogue from South Africa gave to me

Rogue Buffalo hat

10 Buffalo hats

9 tins of Leather Food

8 Pilot Bags

7 Leather Gaiters

6 RB5 boots

5 Pack-away hats

4 Desert boots

3 Buffalo bags

2 money belts

and a Leather Fullgrain hat.

On the eleventh day of Christmas Rogue from South Africa gave to me

11 Rogue shirts

10 Buffalo hats

9 tins of Leather Food

8 Pilot Bags

7 Leather Gaiters

6 RB5 boots

5 Pack-away hats

4 Desert boots

3 Buffalo bags

2 money belts

and a Leather Fullgrain hat.

On the twelfth day of Christmas Rogue from South Africa gave to me

Rogue old suede hat

12 Old Suede hats

11 Rogue shirts

10 Buffalo hats

9 tins of Leather Food

8 Pilot Bags

7 Leather Gaiters

6 RB5 boots

5 Pack-away hats

4 Desert boots

3 Buffalo bags

2 money belts

and a Leather Fullgrain hat.

 

All available from Kendrick Imports with free P&P

What is it about the Rogue RB5 boots that makes them so popular?

Rogue RB5 boots speak for themselves… the following are honest and true comments from our customers.

The great Rogue RB5 boot

“I have had these Rogue boots for about 18 months now and thoroughly recommend them to anyone who enjoys the outdoor life. I work in Kenya and am outdoors most of the time in rough conditions and these boots perform very well.The more you wear them the more comfortable they become……………just like old friends. I have had many boots over the years ……………the Trans Africa Boot is by far the best.”

Rogue RB5 boots

“I have just come back from 10 days holiday in the USA. Foot wear for a holiday is always a challenge and the normal choice these days is my Rogue RB5 Trans Africa Boots.

This time was different though. We were heading into the mountains and thought we may see some snow. Could the TAs cope?? I had nothing more suitable so I thought I would take the risk.

I need not have worried!!

We spent 3 days in the mountains of north Pennsylvania and had 12 inches of snow one night. We did a good deal of walking, cleared a path through the snow and spent time on snowmobiles.

The boots were freshly waxed before we went and I took every opportunity to dry them out when we were indoors – but they coped just fine. -10 degree ambients were not a problem.
They have been waxed again since we got back – but have not suffered at all.

I just proved to myself that these great boots have more scope of capability than I thought! “

 

“Thank you for your help with the Rogues on Friday.

The boots I got were exactly what I was looking for.

I tested them out on Saturday and they were perfectly
comfortable from the start. I wore them for 6 or 7 hours during a visit”

 

to the Dunsfold Land Rover show – no problems at all!!

Thanks again.”

“I cannot recommend these boots enough. They are comfortable right from the first day and only get better over time. Very quickly they mould to your feet and become like slippers. I have worn them in a variety of weather now and have not been disappointed. “

 

SO:
They are
Comfortable
Waterproof when treated
Unique
Great value for money
Good honest boots

The Rogue RB5 boots will not disappoint you – why not order a pair and try them on for yourself… bet you don’t return them!

£125 including P&P from us at Kendrick Imports

Rogue shirts now in the UK – what do you think?

The new Rogue shirts are now available in the UK.

The great new Rogue shirts.

The shirts are available in short or long sleeve options and in three colour choices.

The colours available are khaki, olive or taupe (a chocolate colour).

 

The Rogue long sleeve shirt is known as the “Livingstone”. It has tabs and a button on each sleeve so that the sleeves can be secured rolled up.  It also has a unique “three-way” collar.  These are

1.  The normal position – standard for all shirt collars.

Rogue shirt collar

2. The mid position – so that the neck can be protected from sun, rain or wind.

Collar turned up once

3. The full-up position giving total protection for the full neck, right up to the hair-line.  This gives total protection of the neck when the shirt is worn with a Rogue hat!

The collar in the full - up position

The Rogue short sleeve shirt is called the “Matopos”.  It has a traditional collar and a traditional shape.  Also available in the 3 colours and a huge range of sizes!

 

All available from Kendrick Imports with free P&P.  Why not buy one and leave us some feedback – we think they are great!

 

Customer Service – The Icing on the Cake!

When you have a great product such as Rogue Outdoor Gear the goods speak for themselves……. it is the customer service that puts the icing on the cake.

 

We know that Rogue boots will never let you down, a Rogue hat will become a lifelong friend and a Rogue bag will be  an eternal travel companion.  It is the customer service that goes with the  great Rogue Outdoor gear that makes it extra special to the customer.

Rogue boots - all day every day

At Kendrick Imports we strive to exceed customer expectation and deliver Rogue products quickly, efficiently and without fuss!

 

This morning we had a phone call followed by this email from a happy customer:

Thank you for the hat delivered this morning. This is my second purchase from you and, apart from being delighted with the product, I am astonished at the speed of service. Thanks again and I am sure I wil be back.

Andrew

Rogue hats - old friends in days!

If you are looking for hard-working honest Outdoor Gear – look no further than the Rogue hats, Rogue Boots and Rogue Bags.  All available from us at Kendrick Imports.  Satisfaction guaranteed!

Guide to top 5 Rogue hats

To choose the five most popular Rogue hats is easy when based on number of hats sold.  The order is (as they say on popular game shows), “in no particular oder”.

A well loved, well used Leather Rogue Ranger hat!

The Rogue Ranger hat has to be in this group – it is one of the oldest of the Rogue styles, and still outsells new rivals to the range.  This hat is fullgrain leather and is most popular in oxblood colour.  It has a chinstrap and contrasting fly-band.  A great all-round hat fo general outdoor wear and for taking on holiday!  As it is leather it is water resistant – so useful for those early summer and autumn breaks.  The hat has just had a great review in Scotland Outdoors magazine. This Rogue hat is £45 and will last a lifetime.

A beautifully soft Rogue hat great for men or ladies

The Rogue Oiled suede Packaway hat is another strong contender and simply HAS to be included in the top 5 Rogues!  It is a much softer hat than the leather and looks great on ladies and gents.  It packs in half for easy packing and storage so is a perfect Rogue hat to take on safari as it takes up no room in your bag!  It is also very popular for hikers, walkers and all with outdoor types as it can be stored flat in pockets, bags or even your car for when it is needed.  Once popped back into shape the hat shows no signs of having been folded! The Rogue Oiled Suede Packaway hat is £40.

Arrives looking like an old friend!

A third contestant has to be the Rogue Old suede 110P hat.  This is the top selling hat this year.  It arrives looking like an old friend!  It has a chinstrap and the suede is uniquely marked giving it an air of distinction as soon as you own it!  The Rogue Old Suede hat has a wide brim and is very popular for travellers. This Rogue suede hat is £37.50

A great all round Rogue canvas hat

Rogue hats numbers four and  to be included in the line-up are the Rogue canvas hats. The solid canvas hat and the Rogue canvas “airhead” hat - which has mesh sides to allow the breeze to reach your head are available in sand or olive colours and have a chin strap and mmedium width brim.  They are very comfortable and are perfect summer hats or ones to take to sunnier climes!  These hats are great value for money at just £25  each.

A breezy hat available in sand or olive coloour

All hats are available from Kendrick Imports and prices included free P&P to UK Mainland addesses.

If you would like to speak to one of us about any of the Rogue products please give us a call on 0845 475 1281 and we will be happy to chat to you!

Rogue products tested in Swaziland

Rogue Outdoor Gear is made for the tough outdoors and was recently put through its paces in Swaziland.

Rogue boots and hats are used widely across Africa and we put some products to the test ourselves…

Rogue bags, hats and boots

After arriving at Hlane Game Reserve in Swaziland we waited for sunset in the traditional way!  Rogue bag in use to carry essentials, Each of us wearing a different style of Rogue boots and the trusty Rogue hats.

Rogue sunset

We watched the sun set at Hlane overlooking a waterpan.  The only thing between us and the animals was a thin  strand of electric fence.  Ostrich, hippo and elephant were all seen by us in the 30 minutes before the sun set.

sunset

The sunset was absolutely beautiful with the sky an ochre colour and silhouettes filling the horizon.

The next morning we were again testing the Rogue gear this time on a bush walk.  Single file, no talking and silent footsteps were the order of the day….

Up close and personal with crocs

We walked quietly to a waterhole and were able to see a huge variety of game going about their daily routine.  Two huge crocs were sunning themselves on the waters edge – presumably not hungry as several geese swam perilously close to them!

Rogue gear worn by professional game rangers

Rogue hats are worn by Game Rangers – they are tried and trusted outdoor gear in Africa and can withstand harsh environments.  Rogue Outdoor Gear really will stand up to any test.

Rogue boots are truly comfortable

Rogue boots were worn all day, every day and are truly comfortable.  The suede boots are comfortable to wear with or without socks and are sturdy walking companions.  Totally recommended and available from Kendrick Imports with free P&P and a full no fuss money back guarantee!

A Rogue Christmas in July!

Whilst in a Spa supermarket in South Africa this week Kendrick Imports noticed Christmas trees complete with tinsel on the ends of every aisle.  Now, not much causes a second glance in South Africa but Christmas Trees in July??

Christmas Trees in supermarket in South Africa in JULY!

Rogue boots, Rogue hats, Rogue bags (all available from us at Kendrick Imports in the UK) are all run of the mill here in Africa but not full-blown Christmas decorations in July!  It is winter here in SA – and yes it does get a bit chilly (19 degrees C one day last week!) – but Christmas Trees in the supermarket takes some understanding.

 

Having paid for all the groceries (and that’s another story with some-one to take your groceries out of the trolley and someone else to pack your bags) – we pushed the trolley out to the car when there in front of us was the answer!

Christmas in July in Africa!

A poster advertising “Christmas in July” winter savings!!!!

Of course – totally African – they weren’t Rogue Christmas trees after all but part of a clever marketing campaign!

 

Don’t you just love Africa!