John and Monica Chapman 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 their range of books offer insightful observations and background on numerous trails across Australia. John and Monica’s books are well laid-out, colourfully illustrated and provide extensive information…
This 5L Big River Dry Bag is a durable and abrasion resistant option that uses a strong 420D nylon fabric. If your idea of outdoor recreation involves rugged water sports like kayaking, canoeing, rafting, or motorcycle touring, they are the perfect storage bags to keep your gear dry. A white interior laminate affords greater visibility, and…
The Hydrobak is the lightest pack in Camelbak’s range, perfect for the minimalist who just wants to run or ride their cares away carrying only a car or house key in the Essentials Pocket. The short torso length is designed to sit above the neat back pocket of a cycling jersey. Backed by Camelbak’s lifetime…
This bestselling bushwalking guide is the perfect companion for the experienced Blue Mountains adventurer, the keen bushwalking beginner and the whole family! Written by Veechi Stuart, a former Sydney Morning Herald columnist and true Blue Mountains local, this guide includes something for everyone. Included:
SimPure Filtered Water Bottle with an in-built filter straw. Easy to use for travel, camping, biking and hiking. It has a 4-Stage filter straw within the water bottle and is replaceable.
You can’t stop the rain, but you can stop it getting all your clothes wet with this roll-top Waterproof Pack Liner from Swiss legends Exped. Simply roll the top down at least three times, then clip the buckle and – Hey Presto! – you can walk all day in the pouring rain and your gear…
With generous capacity and plenty of clever details to make it easier to organise your kit, the Lowe Alpine AirZone Trail Camino ND 35:40 is perfectly adapted to challenging terrain and overnights in the wilderness. The breathable AirZone suspended mesh back system encourages airflow to your back, keeping you dry and comfortable throughout long mountain…
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…
Ultra-Sil Day Pack is a minimalist backpack that has incredible strength-to-weight performance and packs down to the size of a tennis ball. The 30D siliconised CORDURA fabric and reinforcing bar-tacks at stress points enable it to withstand loads many times its own weight. With a 20L capacity, it’s perfect for a summit pack, carrying groceries…
Cicerone guide details the Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo pilgrim routes. The Camino del Norte covers 820 kms and takes you from Irún via Bilbao and Santander takes around 5 weeks to complete. The 355km Camino Primitivo takes about 2 weeks. The book also includes the Camino Finisterre from Santiago to the coast.
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.