Cicerone’s essential guidebook for walking the GR5 trail, 660km from Lac Leman (Lake Geneva) to Nice or Menton, through the French Alps. Includes all the main variant routes as it passes Mont Blanc, then through the Vanoise, the Queyras and the Mercantour National Parks. Includes accommodation, profiles and maps. Suitable for fairly experienced hikers.
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…
Lightweight and ergonomic, this pack is designed for those who love fast-paced hiking and trail running. Featuring Deuter’s innovative Lite back system, it boasts vest-style, perforated shoulder straps, flexible hip fins, and a precision-adjustable sternum strap-all crafted from 100% recycled, bluesign certified fabric. Keep your essentials close at hand with a convenient pocket on the…
Named after one of the most iconic features in the Blue Mountains, the Summit Gear Solitary 55L ultralight pack combines the trifecta of ultralight, durability and comfort.
Travel light and fast with the Ultralight/Watertight 5 AMK Medical Kit, which weighs only 102g. With enough first aid supplies for a pair of adventurers heading out for 1-2 days, this 100% waterproof kit is packed with first aid supplies to clean and bandage wounds, treat muscle aches, dress blisters, and treat other common outdoor…
Inspired by professional athletes, the Active Skin 8 Set provides easy hydration and more freedom of movement with soft fabrics, an easy closure system and accessible storage. Focusing on the essentials (hydration and storage), this vest will help simplify your run, so you can concentrate on the trail ahead.Benefits
The Mungo is a fast and light bushwalking pack from One Planet that helps you keep everything pared down to the bare minimum. Capacity starting at 55 litres is roomy enough for all the essentials and more, but doesn’t tempt you to overpack with extra space. Bungee cord on the front is handy for tucking…
Ever get hit in the face by a flying hydration tube while you’re running Ever try to get to that bite valve while you’re bending over to retie the shoelaces that keep coming undone Yeah. Annoying, right
A step up from it’s little brother the Field, the Ranger MS is the go-to tool for most map work on the planet. A longer base plate, magnifying lens and luminous markings build on the strengths of the entry-level model to complete this classic compass model. All Silva compasses include a pamphlet explaining their 1-2-3…
Cicerone guidebook to 50 day walks in the Mont Blanc region near Chamonix and Courmayeur, plus outlines of 4 multi-day treks around both sides of the Mont Blanc massif. The walks range from 3 to 20km and cover a variety of terrains from easy valley walks to more challenging routes over boulders, scree and on…
Lifesystem’s Gravity Water Filter System 3L is the simple, lightweight and compactible option for back-country camping and backpacking. The optimized filtration cartridge boasts a high flow rate and ability to remove sand and silt without clogging. The water storage bag is made from premium materials for extra durability so it can stand up to the…
One Planet’s fast, light and free spirited Take Off will take travellers through their first adventure and many more, becoming a life partner. Spacious (60 litre), affordable and constructed with resilient, lightweight 500-denier Cordura, the sturdy EXACT FIT Mid harness keeps it comfy. Compression straps and stowable harness cover compact and protect your load ready…