A SteriPEN is a must-have for anyone going anywhere with questionable water sources, and uses ultraviolet (UV) light to destroy bacteria’s ability to reproduce rather than filtration or chemical treatments. Whether your source is a clear running brook or a hotel tap, SteriPEN destroys viruses, bacteria and protozoa, including giardia, salmonella and cryptosporidium, in under…
Osprey’s Arcane Day Pack is tough and simple urbane exterior betrays the thought that has gone into its design. The waxed cotton fabric will last for years, and you’ll want it to with this feature set: 20 litre volume is divided into 15″ laptop and document sleeves, the main compartment with valuables pocket, and a…
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,…
Make the most of your day with this multi-functional 32 litre day pack designed to take you straight from the office to your next adventure.Designed with digital life in mind, the Lowe Alpine Phase 32 is a large volume day pack with a 15″ padded laptop compartment, tablet sleeve, and a harness pocket to stow…
The Deuter Kid Comfort sunroof can be easily stowed in a pocket of the child carrier – and quickly assembled when the sun shines. Suitable for Kid Comfort Active, Kid Comfort Active SL and Kid Comfort.
Sometimes a pack cover isn’t enough – you need a fully Waterproof Pack, and that’s where the Exped 45L Torrent comes in. With a roll-top closure and high frequency welded seams, this guy won’t be letting in any rain or splashes, in fact it’ll keep your gear dry in any situation short of total immersion….
This excellent Cicerone guidebook to walking and trekking in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park and Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park, areas of Patagonia. Eight different walks and treks are described, including the 10-11 day Torres del Paine Circuit, one of the world’s great treks, as well as the shorter Half Circuit (4-5 days). The guide…
With generous capacity and plenty of clever details to make it easier to organise your kit, the Lowe Alpine’s AirZone Trail Camino 37:42 is perfectly adapted to challenging terrain and overnights in the wilderness. The breathable AirZone suspended mesh back system encourages airflow to your back, keeping you dry and comfortable throughout long mountain days.The…
The One Planet Hot Sauce 50L is for the natural thrill seeker, ideal for shorter, lighter, spicier journeys. Made in Melbourne, One Planet combine a body made from Diamondloc fabric (approximately 500g) with an Exact Fit Mid Lite harness designed for a supportive carry (around 690g). The result is a delicious bag weighing only 1200g, and you can…
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.