Made from a high-tenacity Cordura ripstop nylon fabric, these 5litre, 10 litre and 15 litre compression sacks are strong and durable. The siliconised coating on the outside of the fabric and PU coating on the inside provides protection from the elements (seams are not taped so not fully waterproof).
The Leki Makalu is a classic you can always rely on for hikes and trekking. Equipped with the new Aergon Air grip, they have been specially adapted for trekking by combining lightness with stability for ultimate control on the trail. The special hollow core technology allows a combination of lightweight construction with large, supportive surfaces…
Drink directly from lakes, rivers, and streams with Lifestraws’s Personal Water Filter Straw or fill a container to use your straw water filter on the go with protection against bacteria, parasites, microplastics, silt, sand, and cloudiness. The Enhanced microfilter performance helps to reduce clogging from sand and siltfor better flow rate. It’s lightweight and durable,…
The Expedition now has a sighting mirror! Silva’s Expedition S retains the rugged Dryflex housing, magnetic declination adjustment screw and numerous scale markers of it’s progenitor, but now includes a crystal clear mirror hidden in a defensive case. A must have for the intrepid bush-basher. All Silva compasses include a pamphlet explaining their 1-2-3 map-reading system…
Made exclusively in Italy in their carbon-neutral factory, Masters’ Scout poles are perfect for hikers who just want a basic tool for the job without shelling out a fortune. The twist-lock telescopic aluminium body is strong and supportive, and the cork-effect handle grips nicely. Two rubber pole tips are included.
Share everyday adventures with the Poco LT. Small and safe, this lightweight child carrier is ideal for tight stores, busy sidewalks and shorter hikes. Osprey’s patent-pending frame folds flat to store small and out of the way. Featuring ventilated AirScape suspension, adjustability to fit a variety of body shapes and a built-in UPF 50 sunshade….
Flip top straw-sucking bottles like Laken’s Tritan Jannu model are becoming ever more popular, and with good reason. Not having to tilt your head back to drink is handy for all sorts of reasons: driving, running, wearing a very tall pack with a wide-brimmed hat, and many more. Follow the crowd with this sturdy and…
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.
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.
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 the Coast to Coast long-distance walking route from St Bees Head in Cumbria to Robin…
Dry bags are the way forward, and will surely someday rule the world. The Exped Fold Drybag UL series is possibly the lightest-weight fold-top storage system on the market. Made from lightweight ripstop nylon with taped seams, and with an easy-squeeze buckle for closure and a grab handle, they’re also the best designed. Compartmentalise your…
Designed specifically for use with the Summit Gear Ultralight Packs, the Summit Gear Ultralight Helmet Net is an ideal accessory for carrying your helmet on your pack. It has toggles to attach to the accessory points on the Ultralight Packs, and straps to adjust the tension to keep your helmet in place. On the Solitary…