PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons) are now so small that there is really no excuse not to carry one. The Rescueme is a prime example: weighing in at just 116g and half the size of an energy bar, this little guy will fit right in your hip belt or shoulder strap pocket and you won’t even know…
Travel far and light with the Fairview Family, designed to keep up with fast-moving globetrotters exploring new and exciting places. Despite minimal weights, this women’s specific, full-featured pack adopt serious backpacking features from Osprey’s more technical packs-like fine-tunable torso adjustments, load-lifting LightWire frames and breathable harnesses/hipbelts-blended with practical travel functionality. Internal organisation has been optimised…
Exped have made a fully waterproof, lightweight day pack that takes up very little space when not in use – the Cloudburst 25. A slightly heavier and more durable version of the the foam back panel and mesh straps transfer small loads effectively while the removable waist belt prevents bouncing. The pack itself is fully…
The excellent Cicerone guidebook to walking the Camino dos Faros, the way of the lighthouses on Spain’s Galician coast. The 200km route is described across eight stages and takes in some of the area’s most enchanting coastal scenery. Incorporates some challenging walking.
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…
Safely and comfortably explore local trails, stroll to the park and make everyday tasks easier with the freedom of the Osprey Poco Plus child carrier. A double halo harness features front-facing arm loops for an easier way to load and buckle in a child, while the adult’s adjustable harness and Fit-on-the-Fly hipbelt offer both small…
Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Drink Mix Strawberries was created for a simple purpose – to replace the electrolytes lost in sweat and to provide a little bit of energy when working out, without offending your palate or gut.
Some ancient methods are still the best – like using a CUSTOM QUIVER to carry your poles across your back. Easy to access, easy to stow. Get them when you need them, forget about them when you don’t.
Six Foot Track Map, Informative map covering the 46km long trail from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves. Shows intermediate distances, campsites, facilities and extensive track notes. A NSW Government publication. This map can be laminated and refolded for extra durability in the field.
Here’s one for those of us who pine for the classic knapsack of old: the tough canvas top loader aka the Zipless by One Planet. Alloy hook buckles secure the lid while the front pocket is always accessible. Waterloc canvas is resistant to all but the most brutal weather. A minimal, yet padded and vented,…
The One Planet Hot Sauce 50L is for the natural thrill seeker, ideal for shorter, lighter, spicier journeys. Made in Melbourne, One Planet combine a body made from Diamondloc fabric (approximately 500g) with an Exact Fit Mid Lite harness designed for a supportive carry (around 690g). The result is a delicious bag weighing only 1200g, and you can…