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.
Friction is not our friend when it comes to skin-on-skin contact. Blisters are one thing, but chafing can very quickly ruin your day, or entire trip! Act first to prevent that burning soreness with an this Anti Chafe Balm from world leaders Body Glide. Formulated to be clean and mess-free, unlike powders or creams, Body…
This Deuter Speed Lite 13 pack is speedy, light and sustainable thanks to Deuter’s Lite back system, ergonomic, perforated shoulder straps, a detachable waist belt, precision-adjustable sternum strap and 100% recycled, bluesign certified body fabric. Designed for fast-paced hiking, side compression straps effectively reduce load wobble and enable full range of movement. This helps save…
The Leki Cressida FX Carbon will support you on all mountain hikes. This folding pole is equipped with the new Aergon Air Compact which is 12 % shorter and, as such, is perfect for smaller hands. This latest generation of grip, which is specially adapted for trekking, has been redesigned for comfort and control and…
Produced by the Department of Lands, this six map kit covers the entire length of the Great North Walk. With details not featured on standard topo maps like convenient camp spots, train stops, drinking water, points of interest and more. It also has a load on insightful info on the back of the maps so…
Keep the elements at bay and your necessities securely stowed in this stylish Transporter Roll Top. The TPU-coating and roll top closure prevents water ingress during commutes while an internal document sleeve and pockets in the main compartment keep all your gear organized. Featuring a zippered side access sleeve that can fit a 16-inch laptop…
This super-strong Ultra-Sil Nano Day Pack is an 18 litre day pack and stuffs into a sack the size of a child’s fist to be kept hidden away for occasional use in your purse, your pocket, even on your key ring. The siliconised cordura is unbelievably strong for its weight – a tiny 30g, and…
For the experienced backpacker, guide, mountaineer or adventurer, there’s no better tool for the job than the women’s-specific Ariel Pro 75, featuring our most advanced fabrics, features, comfort and durability demanded by outdoor professionals and enthusiasts. A heavy-duty, customizable suspension system in a lighter package keeps you agile under a heavy load. A certified Bluesign…
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….
This is one of a series of excellent guide books from the Confraternity of Saint James, the pre-eminent, London-based organisation supporting pilgrim activities in Europe. Their guides are an inexpensive option for walkers heading to Santiago de Compostela on any of the many routes across Spain, France and beyond. Each book provides directions and details…