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…
Have you ever thought I just want a map of NSW, the whole state, on one page for my wall to plan my trips! Well, you’ve found it! The reverse side has a more detailed view of the coast from Batemans Bay up to Forster, including campsites and lookouts for Barrington Tops, Wollemi National Park,…
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 Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), an epic 2650 mile hike from California’s Mexican border to…
The Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Pack Covers are super compact when you don’t need them and totally waterproof and tough when you do. Made from ultra-light 30D siliconised nylon Cordura with mini stuff sack attached. 2000mm water head means no leaking, and they have no seams.
This 20L Big River Dry Bag is a durable and abrasion resistant option that uses a strong 420D nylon fabric. If your idea of outdoor recreation involves rugged water sports like kayaking, canoeing, rafting, or motorcycle touring, they are the perfect storage bags to keep your gear dry. A white interior laminate affords greater visibility, and…
This 5L Big River Dry Bag is a durable and abrasion resistant option that uses a strong 420D nylon fabric. If your idea of outdoor recreation involves rugged water sports like kayaking, canoeing, rafting, or motorcycle touring, they are the perfect storage bags to keep your gear dry. A white interior laminate affords greater visibility, and…
Don’t buy new shoes–just replace the laces! Ok, maybe you weren’t going to do that–but we’re just making sure. Tobby makes quality laces of all lengths to suit whatever you’re fixing, be it shoe, mid or high boot. Certainly a lot better than an old piece of string or bailer twine or, at a pinch,…
The latest water filter from clean water experts MSR is the Trailshot – a fantastically lightweight and user-friendly unit that has been designed to be carried easily in a side-pocket for on-the-go use by superlight hikers and trail runners/adventure racers. The hollow fibre membrane blocks any nasties bigger than 0.2 microns which includes bacteria and…
These Tasmanian maps are recommended for regional planners and visitors intending to travel a little off the beaten track. The map is popular with drivers, cyclists and people wanting a regional overview of an area. The maps are available in folded and flat form and may be joined together to create an impressive wall map.
Printed on waterproof tyvek this tough map covers the Snowy Mountains Main Range on one side at 1:25,000 & Guthega to Round Mountain including Mt Jagungal on the other at 1:50,000 with amazing detailed representation with 10m contour intervals. Also with detailed insets of Watsons Crags, Dead Horse Gap, Blue Lk, Lady Northcote Canyon & marginal…
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…
These are the official 1:25 000 scale topographical maps from the NSW government Land & Property Division, covering the most outstanding areas of the state on a well-produced, reversible, fold-out map perfect for hikers.