If there’s one luxury that should not be denied on a camping trip it is a comfortable seat at the end of a long day. Sometimes a knobbly log, cold rock or patch of swept ground just doesn’t cut it, but now, thanks to Helinox and their revolutionary Chair One, even weight-conscious hikers can treat themselves.
They look like a cross between something from Inspector Gadget and Dr Seuss, but if you don’t mind that (and who would) you’ll love the X series from Sea to Summit, including this plate. Made of flexible silicon sides that are freestanding and rigid and yet collapse completely flat, they are nifty and generously-sized. Because…
As stoves get ever lighter and more efficient, it takes a special company to come up with an innovative design, and that company is Japan’s Soto. The Windmaster is designed to seat the cooking pot so close to the flame that, besides being more efficient, there is hardly any room for wind to interrupt the…
Small enough to bring just in case, but bright enough to light the way down unexpected rappels and dark trails, the Astro 300 rechargeable headtorch features a compact body that is more ergonomic, and a lower profile for better balance. In addition, the updated optical efficiency not only provides brighter light at 300 lumens. The Astro’s dimming…
Silk/Cotton liners are to sleeping bags what covers are to your duvet: You wouldn’t want to throw your doona in the washing machine every week, would you Unnecessarily washing your sleeping bag eventually contributes to the degeneration of the down or synthetic fill, and is a huge pain in the neck. Throw a light liner…
The Soto Thermostack Cook Set is a compact, efficient cooking system perfect for the ultralight gram counter. The 2 stackable cups (titanium and stainless steel) can be used together to create an insulated mug, or used separately as a pot and cup. The non-stick surface makes cooking and cleaning easy, and the set includes essential…
The One Planet Sac sleeping bag series is designed for general camping and travelling use in multiple seasons. The synthetic insulation is an efficient combination of synthetic fibres that insulate and maintain warmth with ease. Three layers of insulation are composed of Thermolink fibre, a woven fibre mid-layer and an outer thermal barrier. All this…
Hands down the best-designed yet simplest toiletry cell on the market, not to mention the lightest, is from Sea to Summit’s Travelling Light Range. Water-resistant Ultra-Sil Cordura ensures optimum strength and weight, and plenty of great little features, such as the Hypalon tags internal mesh pockets round out the product. Available in small and large…
Knife, Fork and Spoon in one, the Sea to Summit Delta Spork weighs in at a minute 12g but is equipped with everything a hungry trekker needs to administer a hearty meal after a long day on the trail. Made of durable glass reinforced BPA free and food grade Nylon 66, its shape works harmoniously…
The Sea to Summit Nano Tarp Poncho is a great old idea brought into the 21st century through the use of revolutionary 15 denier Ultra-Sil Nano fabric. Ideal for cool to warm climates, emergency use, group use or ultra light fast-packing, the Tarp Poncho is not only a tarp or poncho, but a pack cover,…