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…
Skratch Labs Clear Hydration Drink Mix is a sports drink that tastes like water with a twist of lemon. Drink Clear when you just want to drink water but know you need a sports drink. Clear is infused with a subtle hint of flavor from real lemons to give you a crisp, light tasting, refreshing way…
So, you’ve got your 1L or 1.5L Nalgene bottle and you’re delighted that you can throw in ice cubes and clean it easily, but find that drinking from it makes your face and shirt all wet In short, you have a drinking problem. Fear not. Simply slip in this widget and sip to your shirt’s…
One Planet’s new Tarkine canvas bushwalking pack is just the latest in a long line of amazing products from the Australian company. Built from tough-as-nails Aussie Waterloc canvas to keep out all but the absolute worst weather, with canvas-backed seams eliminate water ingress through the stitching, the Tarkine is fitted with the most comfortable harness…
Reach for the Arcane XL when you need a bit more cargo space than most daypacks provide. The sleek, simple, aesthetic and sustainable Arcane XL Day was built for the everyday or a big day. Whether you’re commuting to work or school, going to the gym or traveling, the Arcane XL provides the convenience of…
Given the amount of enquiries we fielded, we just had to start stocking the Sawyer Water Filter Systems. The Squeeze is their classic filter: lightweight, compact, durable and simple to use. Instructions:
Fully featured without weighing you down, the Yacuri ND 65 is a highly versatile pack that takes you wherever you want to go, from thru-hikes to multi-day treks between alpine huts. The adjustable V-TRAX carry system, with its thermoformed harness and dual densities of foam, ensures full contact with your back while delivering cushioning support…
Deuter’s ACT Lite 45+10 SL womens specific lightweight hiking backpack is for ambitious long-distance undertakings features Deuter’s VariQuick back length adjustment and ECL hip fins for a snug, comfortable fit and highly efficient load transfer. The Aircontact Lite full-contact back system made of open cell foam with a ventilation channel generates noticeably effective breathability and allows space to…
Walking & Cycling Canberra’s Centenary Trail introduces the best day walks and cycles for visitors and residents alike, ranging from leisurely urban strolls to the more rugged tracks deep in the bush. Detailed descriptions and maps help the reader explore the parks, bushland, lakes, rivers and most interesting urban areas along the way. The book…
The largest of the AirZone Active packs this 26L features all the same details as the smaller packs but with a more substantial hipbelt. Offering all-day comfort when carrying heavier loads, the hipbelt is designed to keep the weight off your shoulders and keep the pack stable. The useful hipbelt pockets are ideal for stashing…
On rugged and tight trails, the Hyperlite Southwest 55L is a flexible performer that can adapt and handle the way gear volumes change for weekend, section, or thru hikes. Ideal when resupply points are less frequent and/or for equipment flexibility is needed. When the extra volume is not in use, the Southwest 55L’s top can roll…
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.