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…
The SteriPEN Classic creates purified water using Ultraviolet (UV) light rather than filtration or chemical treatments. Whether your source is a clear running brook or a hotel tap, SteriPEN Classic destroys viruses, bacteria and protozoa, including giardia, salmonella and cryptosporidium, in under a minute.
These light but strong polymer waterproof bags from Lifeventure will protect anything you care to put in them from water damage, scratching, religious conversion etc. The press-seal LocTop is rated to IPX8, that submersible up to 10m for 30 minutes. The large pack is designed for maps but comes with three different sized bags that…
Have you ever thought I just want a map of NSW, the whole state, on one page for my wall to plan my trips! Well, you’ve found it! The reverse side has a more detailed view of the coast from Batemans Bay up to Forster, including campsites and lookouts for Barrington Tops, Wollemi National Park,…
Julbo have been making the world’s best outdoor eyewear since 1888 and, developed specifically for the snow and ice of high mountains and glaciers, the Shield is a stylish frame for any outdoor enthusiast. From mountaineering to climbing to riding these frames are in there element and perform with the best of them. The removable side shields…
The WBA is a lightweight, full-sized pack that lives up to its moniker: it Weighs Bugger All! This top-loading rucksack has a 65 litre capacity (medium) and is made from Diamondloc with a Cordura nylon base, weighing less while providing functionality through clever design. The EXACT FIT harness is supportive and comfortable both on- and…
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.
Made exclusively in Italy in their carbon-neutral factory, Masters’ Scout poles are perfect for hikers who just want a basic tool for the job without shelling out a fortune. The twist-lock telescopic aluminium body is strong and supportive, and the cork-effect handle grips nicely. Two rubber pole tips are included.
Minimising weight so you can maximise your time on the trail, the Muon ND 40L is the ideal companion for long distance thru-hiking and trekking with a refined kit list. The ultralight, ultra-tough fabric and lightweight back system keep excess weight down and are exceptionally strong, capable of supporting heavy loads with superb stability. Versatile…
Hema’s iconic large map of Australia is ideal as a trip planning tool and travel companion. Marked on the map are localities, the major road network, distances and major national parks. The map also shows localities, the major road network, distances and major national parks. The visual appeal makes it perfect as a decorative map…
This is one of a series of excellent guide books from the Cicerone. Their guides are an inexpensive option for hikers heading all over the world looking to explore the world’s best walks and treks, mountains and cycle routes. This book details trekking in the Everest region of the Himalaya in Nepal, including Thame Valley, Lukla to Namche,…
Skratch Labs Raspberry Sport Energy Chews can essentially be described as a candy gumdrop made of sugar and pectin. Or even a version of cooled down fruit pie filling that you forgot to put in a pie. The caveat though is that the Sport Energy chews are made for when you’re working out, not just for…