Today Aldi have launched their special outdoor range, a functional and affordable range which i was lucky enough to get my hands on.

For those unfamiliar with the Aldi's special buys you should know that they release great new products every few weeks. Visit their special buys page to find out what products are up for sale now and in the near future.

Available in-store now is the fashionable and practical Parka Jacket (29.99). With a fleece-lined collar and detached hood with removable fur trim, this jacket can be customised to suit the weather! Which is better for a dad and dog owner living and working Yorkshire.

The jacket itself is comfortable, it fits well providing great protection from the elements. I walked the dog this morning in freezing weather and didn't need to wear a jumper or hoodie. It is light-weight and looks as good as it feels!

So whether you're walking the dog, hiking up hills or just out for a stroll i recommend the affordable and stylish Parka Jacket from Aldi.

The Parka would also make the perfect gifts! I swear-by Aldi's baby product, from nappies to wipes they are the best quality and very cost affective.

The other products in the range include the following:



For those not yet shopping at Aldi here are some facts that might just change your mind:

 Aldi’s core philosophy is to offer high quality, brand-like products at everyday low prices that shoppers can trust.

Aldi has continued to maintain its record market share of 4.7% (Kantar Worldpanel for 12 weeks ending 22/06/14). So far in 2014, Aldi has been named The Grocer of the Year at the Grocer Gold
Awards, awarded Retailer of the Year at the Retail Week Awards and voted the UK’s top supermarket according to the Which? Supermarket Satisfaction Survey. Aldi is currently ranked as the number one brand in YouGov’s 2014 mid-year BrandIndex.

Building on its award success, Aldi has won eight gold awards and ten silver awards at the Grocer Own Label Awards 2014, whilst it’s Mother and Baby range continues to excel in the market. This year Aldi won Supermarket of the Year at the Loved By Parents awards, along with 11 other wins. 

The GHI has accredited 37 products to date, whilst the consumer body Which? continues to award Aldi’s products with its Best Buy seal of approval, with five products endorsed in 2013 . For 2014, Aldi is proud to support Barnardo’s children’s charity and The Princes Trust.