This Cicerone guidebook presents 75 day walks of 1 to 26km in South Africa’s Maloti-Drakensberg Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in KwaZulu Natal and easily accessible from Johannesburg, Harrismith, Pietermaritzburg and Durban, the region boasts dramatic cliffs, gorges and waterfalls, abundant wildlife and 2000 year old rock paintings.
It may have been been renamed, but the Field MS (formerly Field 7) is still the industry standard compass for schools, scouts and anyone delving into the art of navigation for the first time. The baseplate, rubber grip and common scales will help teach the junior explorer this lifesaving skill. All Silva compasses include a…
Woah, the Cerro Torre totally got a facelift. Not content with making the classic workhorse expedition pack, Lowe Alpine have refitted the women’s Cerro Torre with their new VT Flex harness, ensuring a perfect fit for your entire walk.
This excellent Cicerone guidebook to walking and trekking in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park and Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park, areas of Patagonia. Eight different walks and treks are described, including the 10-11 day Torres del Paine Circuit, one of the world’s great treks, as well as the shorter Half Circuit (4-5 days). The guide…
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.
At 6 grams each and 60cm long you can’t afford not to carry these Exped Accessory Straps out bush! The Exped Accessory Strap UL or Ultralight is simple but incredibly strong and able to lash anything you’d want to your hiking pack, bike or canoe. From sleeping mats and tents to skis, snowboards, camera equipment…
The New Zealand North Island Map (NZ) is a 1:1,000,000 scale travel reference map of the north island of New Zealand. Marked on the mapping are points of interest, tourist routes, walking tracks and national parks for touring the island. On the reverse are city maps of Auckland, Wellington, Whangarei, Napier, Kerikeri, Hamilton, Gisborne, New Plymouth, Palmerston…
The Toolangi pack is a part of One Planet ‘s ‘practical lightweight’ range, a top-loader that deftly balances functionality, durability and weight. It’s earned its home among the gum trees with a comfortable EXACT FIT harness, well sized 70 litre capacity (medium), and tough Diamondloc fabric. They haven’t skimped on classic ONE PLANET design and features:…
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
Planning a trip with a lot of trail time built in Then plan to bring along the Fairview Trek 50, a hybrid solution designed for women who travel far and wide and don’t stop moving when they get there. Whether you’re touching down in Cusco or Kilimanjaro, travel-specific features-like a protective pack cover and internal…
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,…
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.