Crampons are sharp, bulky, heavy and expensive, and should only be carried by mountaineers. But what if you need to cross packed snow, or icy rocks or just wet slabs on your bushwalk You could risk your neck, sure, and sometimes provide your mates with a good laugh, or you could carry some Microspikes and…
For day hikes, light overnights, sure-footed scrambles, and fast descents on two wheels, the new Rab Aeon 27 is built to move with you over all terrain. With a range of technical features for all ascents and a close fitting back system that flexes as you move. It has an Air Contour back and is…
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…
Julbo’s Vermont series are performance mountaineering glasses, designed with a nod to the classic mountaineering aesthetic. Featuring elegant round lenses, paired with removable leather side shields and nose piece, blending stunning aesthetics with practical functionality. Equipped with Spectron 3 Colour Flash polycarbonate lenses, these sunglasses offer a visible light transmission rate of 12%. The multilayer color…
Minimising weight so you can maximise your time on the trail, this Muon 50L ND women’s fit is the ideal companion for long distance thru-hiking and trekking with a refined kit list. The ultralight, ultra-tough fabric and lightweight back system keep excess weight down and are exceptionally strong, capable of supporting heavy loads with superb…
It’s a map case! You know, you put maps inside to keep them dry, but you can still read them! Actually it’s more than that. The touchscreen compatible TPU screen means that you could conceivably read a map displayed on your tablet, and manipulate it. And don’t fret – its waterproof rating is IPX7 so…
For a different twist on hydration check out these Source soft bottles – flexible water carriers that fold flat when not needed and reduce in volume as you drink. The BPA-free polyurethane film hold no residual plasticky taste and can handle boiling water or being frozen. The sports cap has a high flow rate of…
Cicerone’s essential guidebook for walking the GR5 trail, 660km from Lac Leman (Lake Geneva) to Nice or Menton, through the French Alps. Includes all the main variant routes as it passes Mont Blanc, then through the Vanoise, the Queyras and the Mercantour National Parks. Includes accommodation, profiles and maps. Suitable for fairly experienced hikers.
Mach Gs from Goodr are a classic aviator style made to give you the speed if you feel the need. Plus, this smooth, sleek frame means no unsightly imprints on your nose from those weird nose pads on traditional metal aviator frames. Made for running but great for biking. Gradient lenses and fit regular or wider heads.
Exped’s Centrum 30 is a versatile large entry commuter pack. The roll-top main compartment with thermo-formed back panel is made of durable and water-repellent polyester and is environmentally-friendly bluesign-certified. The Centrum 30 offers a padded laptop compartment and pouches for umbrellas, water bottles or the daily newspaper are placed low on each side.