Deuter’s Kids Comfort Active child carrier has a new, compact Lite Air contact back with ventilation makes this child carrier absolutely lightweight. The sporty frame offers the height of comfort and naturally bears the TüV GS safety seal of approval. The seating area for the child is a comfort zone with the simple-to-use and easy-to-access…
Nearly 450 grams lighter than the Exos 58 and featuring a more fine-tuned adjustment system, the 55L Exos Pro is the most comfortable ultralight thru-hike backpack in its weight class. A highly-ventilated AirSpeed backpanel supports light loads with ease while maintaining maximum airflow across your back, making it an ideal pack for your most long-distance…
Victoria’s multi-day Great Ocean Walk covers 100 kilometres of spectacular scenery and varied hiking from Apollo Bay, around the famous Cape Otway and through to the world famous Twelve Apostles. The route follows the Shipwreck Coast, beside the wild Southern Ocean, as it takes in remote beaches, breath taking views at every turn, unbridged river…
Reach for the Arcane XL when you need a bit more cargo space than most daypacks provide. The sleek, simple, aesthetic and sustainable Arcane XL Day was built for the everyday or a big day. Whether you’re commuting to work or school, going to the gym or traveling, the Arcane XL provides the convenience of…
Reach for the Osprey Exos 48 for the perfect mid-size ultralight, with plenty of room to put in the miles, but not so much that you’re tempted to overpack. Highly experienced backpackers will appreciate industry-leading comfort and ventilation-without the weight it often adds-making it the perfect pack for ultralight multiday adventures. For those who really…
This excellent Cicerone guidebook to walking and trekking in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park and Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park, areas of Patagonia. Eight different walks and treks are described, including the 10-11 day Torres del Paine Circuit, one of the world’s great treks, as well as the shorter Half Circuit (4-5 days). The guide…
John Chapman and his co-authors spend their lives hiking all over this great land and writing guide books so the rest of us can follow them. Through years of refinement John & Co’s books are well laid-out and colourfully illustrated that detail routes, background, safety, trip planning and further reading.
For a different twist on hydration check out these Source soft bottles – flexible water carriers that fold flat when not needed and reduce in volume as you drink. The BPA-free polyurethane film hold no residual plasticky taste and can handle boiling water or being frozen. The sports cap has a high flow rate of…
Fully featured without weighing you down, the Yacuri ND 65 is a highly versatile pack that takes you wherever you want to go, from thru-hikes to multi-day treks between alpine huts. The adjustable V-TRAX carry system, with its thermoformed harness and dual densities of foam, ensures full contact with your back while delivering cushioning support…
A walker’s guide to the Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong, Mt Feathertop and Mt Buffalo by Glenn van der Knijff. With its unique user-friendly layout, Victoria’s Bogong High Plains will become an essential reference guide for all walkers. This full-colour, 96 page walking guide is produced in a handy A5 format. Includes
Water is important to life; you don’t want to see it leaking into the desert sands after rupturing your reservoir. The good news is that that scenario is unlikely to occur if you’re using an MSR Dromlite bag as your reservoir! The Dromlites are the toughest lightweight reservoirs on the market, made from 200D Cordura…
Speedy, light and sustainable thanks to Deuter’s Lite back system, the Speed Lite 25L Daypack has vest-style, perforated shoulder straps, supple hip fins, precision-adjustable sternum strap and 100% recycled, bluesign certified body fabric. Designed for fast-paced hiking and trail running, side compression straps effectively reduce load wobble and enable full range of movement. While a…