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…
Named after one of the most iconic features in the Blue Mountains, the Summit Gear Solitary 35L ultralight pack combines the trifecta of ultralight, durability and comfort.
Compartmentalise to your heart’s content with these featherweight Zip Packs from Swiss legends Exped. The lightest splashproof packing cells on the market, this comes in at a ridiculous 31g. Use it to separate your dirty laundry, or thermals or undies, or whatever you like. The customs inspectors will be so impressed!
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…
Whether you’re a casual or experienced hiker, the light and streamlined Osprey Hikelite 18-litre daypack combines essential features and quality construction with the impeccable ventilation that the AirSpeed tensioned mesh backpanel has to offer. Its minimalist panel-loading design keeps things clean and uncluttered for simplified use on any trail. Added external storage and compression help…
When the journey calls for a lightweight pack but you can’t afford to compromise on comfort and carry capacity, the streamlined Osprey Aura AG LT 65 for women offers the best of both worlds. From weekends flush with gear to your longest backcountry expeditions, LT delivers the same award-winning AntiGravity suspension while providing a thoughtful,…
Victoria’s multi-day Great Ocean Walk covers 100 kilometres of spectacular scenery and varied hiking from Apollo Bay, around the famous Cape Otway and through to the world famous Twelve Apostles. The route follows the Shipwreck Coast, beside the wild Southern Ocean, as it takes in remote beaches, breath taking views at every turn, unbridged river…
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 covers the Japan Alps, featuring 27 walks and treks in the North, Central and South Alps, and…
If you’re looking to explore the main range of Australia’s gorgeous Kosciuszko National Park, this is the book for you. An awesome full-colour guide of over 40 of the best walks in the Snowy Mountains, written by Matt McClelland, founder of the widely popular online resource WildWalks. The book includes maps, easy-to-follow instructions and info…
Deuter’s Kids Comfort Active child carrier has a new, compact Lite Air contact back with ventilation makes this child carrier absolutely lightweight. The sporty frame offers the height of comfort and naturally bears the TüV GS safety seal of approval. The seating area for the child is a comfort zone with the simple-to-use and easy-to-access…
The Limpet is a simple, versatile and tough day pack which is engineered to attach securely to the front or back of compatible One Planet rucksacks. Using One Planet’s iconic Waterloc canvas fabric makes it highly water resistant and incredibly robust. The 15 litre capacity and stretch mesh front pocket means it isn’t too bulky…