Named after one of the most iconic hikes in Australia, the Summit Gear Overland 40L ultralight pack combines the trifecta of ultralight, durability and comfort. The pack itself has been designed and made in Katoomba – Australia, by professional machinists who take immense pride in their craftmanship, are paid a real living wage at a facility…
Adventuring to a far-off destination where you’ll stay with your belongings more often than leave them in your hostel (Looking at you, tea house trek.) A hybrid of travel and backpacking packs, the Farpoint Trek 55 features both on-the-go and on-the-trail essentials. A luggage-style front-panel opening makes for painless packing and unpacking-leaving plenty of time…
This is one of a series of excellent guide books from the Confraternity of Saint James, the pre-eminent, London-based organisation supporting pilgrim activities in Europe. Their guides are an inexpensive option for walkers heading to Santiago de Compostela on any of the many routes across Spain, France and beyond. Each book provides directions and details…
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 Nepal’s Annapurna region covering 14 treks including the Annapurna Circuit and Sanctuary treks.
With its small size and precise needle, the Silva Pocket compass is a handy, compact compass that is perfect to bring along on your hike. While not designed for advanced navigation, it is a great aid if you need to find the right basic direction quickly or use it as a backup for a more…
Compatible with Platypus shutoff valves and 1/4″ tubing Self-sealing valve, which will prevent unnecessary leakage Made from stuff that’s safe to put in your mouth! (medical-grade silicone) Taste-free
This comfortable Aircontact Core 50+10 hiking pack is very versatile thanks to modular gear straps that can be positioned to attach a range of items depending on the undertaking or the gear you need to take. Its superior carry comfort is down to the Deuter Aircontact back system with Air Spacer mesh and a large…
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…
John Brierly is one of the acknowledged experts in walking the pilgrim’s route of the Camino Frances, Way of St. James, or Camino de Santiago, in northern Spain. For walkers who do not wish to carry the full guide book, and who only require maps, John has produced this map kit, with full daily stage…
The compact and agile Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 18 is built for cool, dry comfort on strenuous day hikes. It uses an AirZone LT suspended mesh carry system with fast-wicking hip fins for maximum air circulation, even under heavy loads. Built with a lightweight spring steel frame for efficient load transfer, it provides extra hiking convenience thanks to its…
The 350ml Laken Wide Mouth Laken Classic Thermo is one of the most useful things you’ll throw in your rucksack. Hot summer days and cold winter mornings will thank you for it. It’s high performance vacuum insulation and the 18/8 grade stainless steel will keep your drinks refreshingly cold all day or hot for at…
For weekend warriors or local residents alike, this guide introduces the best walks that the Sunshine Coast has to offer, ranging from leisurely beach-side cliff-top strolls to the more rugged bush tracks. Richly illustrated with full-colour photos, this guide features detailed maps and descriptions of the region’s parks, bushland, rivers, coasts and urban areas. Covers…