If one thing is guaranteed in This Hiking Life, it’s precipitation at one point or other. This is a simple, no-nonsense Raincover from Swiss legends Exped. A shock cord ensures it will fit tightly around your pack and when not needed it stuffs down to almost nothing. Now you’ve no excuse not to go hiking…
Comfort on long approaches can save your day, and easy access to gear gets you on the rock faster. The Arc’teryx Konseal 40 – perfectly sized for a day at the crags – is created for a comfortable carry and clean workflow. The materials – a 690D Cordura with Hadron LCP (liquid crystal polymer) grid…
Julbo has created Renegade as at home in daily life on any type of terrain. Its resolutely urban look disguises a keen appetite for adventure: incredible grip, wide angle of vision and Reactiv Photochromic lenses. The perfect model to accompany you on your next outdoor adventure. Reactiv Polarised 2-3 are Photochromic lenses (cat. 2 to…
Kahtoola’s innovative Microspikes are great for ice and packed snow, but this is Australia! The Nanospikes are smaller, lighter and designed to give you confidence on wet rocks or roads during light hiking or winter runs. The flexible elastomer skeleton allows your gait to remain natural, from heel strike to toe off, so no more…
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…
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…
Cicerone’s excellent guidebook to 22 multi-day treks in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, including the Jhomolhari, Druk Path and Dagala treks. The trails vary from 2 to 23 days long. The routes are mostly in western and central Bhutan, and range from easy to strenuous depending on the length, altitude and difficulty. Includes advice on cultural…
The Grampians region is one of the most popular destinations in Victoria for bushwalking and outdoor recreation. This detailed topographic map contains the latest road and walking trail networks, and in depth info for walking, overnight hiking, 4WD touring and other recreational activities. The map also includes a detailed inset of the Mount Abrupt and…
Made from a high-tenacity ripstop nylon fabric, these Lifeventure 420 denier Storm Dry Bags are ultra durable, hard-wearing and designed to protect your kit during any adventure. With their TPU coating and fully taped seams these dry bags will ensure your contents stay perfectly dry.
Simple in design but very light and comfortable, the Trailblazer 20 is a great solution for day hikes, short rides, or just getting around town. The technology on display is impressive: as well as all the requisite pockets, straps and attachment points, the Trail boasts a soft back board and perforated EVA pads for flexibility…