Climbing, biking or hiking – a good water supply is essential. However, you don’t want to spend a lot of time preparing! The HERMETIC hydration bladder is filled with ease and closes immediately and securely. Thanks to the patented closure technology, easy handling is guaranteed, allowing you to start your sporting activity quickly and effortlessly….
Flip top straw-sucking bottles like Laken’s Tritan Jannu model are becoming ever more popular, and with good reason. Not having to tilt your head back to drink is handy for all sorts of reasons: driving, running, wearing a very tall pack with a wide-brimmed hat, and many more. Follow the crowd with this sturdy and…
Cicerone’s guidebook to the Via Podiensis (Chemin du Puy) pilgrim route along the GR65 through southern France to the Pyrenees. The 750km route links Le Puy-en-Velay with Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and the start of the Camino Frances to Santiago. Includes Cele Valley and Rocamadour variants.
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 is a guide to walking the John Muir Trail through California’s High Sierra from Yosemite (El Capitan and…
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…
Safeguard for your outdoor gear, the Sea to Summit Padded Soft Cell Large is an ultra-light durable cell that is ideal for protecting camera gear, binoculars, GPS and large delicate items in your pack. High-density die-cut EVA foam is covered with durable, lightweight Ultra-Sil fabric in bright colours to make a sleek looking pouch that…
Cicerone guidebook to 50 day walks in the Mont Blanc region near Chamonix and Courmayeur, plus outlines of 4 multi-day treks around both sides of the Mont Blanc massif. The walks range from 3 to 20km and cover a variety of terrains from easy valley walks to more challenging routes over boulders, scree and on…
The WBA is a lightweight, full-sized pack that lives up to its moniker: it Weighs Bugger All! This top-loading rucksack has a 65 litre capacity (medium) and is made from Diamondloc with a Cordura nylon base, weighing less while providing functionality through clever design. The EXACT FIT harness is supportive and comfortable both on- and…
It may have been been renamed, but the Field MS (formerly Field 7) is still the industry standard compass for schools, scouts and anyone delving into the art of navigation for the first time. The baseplate, rubber grip and common scales will help teach the junior explorer this lifesaving skill. All Silva compasses include a…
The Twist Top Pack Liner from One Planet is an ultralight, waterproof, and seam-sealed liner designed for all those gram counters out there. The twist-top closure is quick and easy to use. Just grab the top of the liner, twist it, and secure it with the toggle and elastic. Made from 20D ripstop nylon, it is…
Dry bags are the way forward, and will surely someday rule the world. The Exped Fold Drybag BS series is sturdy and practical. Made from PU-coated nylon with taped seams, and with an easy-squeeze buckle for closure and a grab handle, they’re the best designed on the market. Compartmentalise your pack today!
Osprey’s Farpoint Trek 75 combines technical backpacking and travel elements combine to create a pack that’s ideal for long-haul trips and extensive time on the trail.