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.
Nalgene Wide Mouth Sustain Bottles, 500ml, are expertly crafted threads for leak-proof hydration and a wide mouth that’s perfect for ice cubes or fruit infusions. Proven in the elements and ready to withstand even the most rugged conditions. A pioneer, for pioneers.
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…
The Ultra-Sil Shopping Bag is a small, reusable bag made of the same strong fabric we make our pack covers, compression sacks and stuff sacks from, so it’s amazingly robust and durable. The stress points also have bar-tacked reinforced stitching so it can be filled to capacity week in, week out and still perform like…
The pack for days when you’re moving fast, the Arcteryx 16L Mantis is efficient, organized, and comfortable on any terrain. The packcloth is durable, lightweight, and made from 100% recycled polyester. The panel-load main compartment has a reservoir sleeve and secure internal pocket. External storage includes side pockets – great for water bottles, windshell, or…
PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons) are now so small that there is really no excuse not to carry one. The Rescueme is a prime example: weighing in at just 116g and half the size of an energy bar, this little guy will fit right in your hip belt or shoulder strap pocket and you won’t even know…
Totally overhauled for 2019, Lowe Alpine’s VT Manaslu has most of the features of the but remains at a lower price point. Utilising their VT Plus Carry System, and thus ensuring a perfect fit for your entire walk, the Manaslu also incorporates most of the benefits of the Cerro Torre, such as the front opening…
Share everyday adventures with the Poco LT. Small and safe, this lightweight child carrier is ideal for tight stores, busy sidewalks and shorter hikes. Osprey’s patent-pending frame folds flat to store small and out of the way. Featuring ventilated AirScape suspension, adjustability to fit a variety of body shapes and a built-in UPF 50 sunshade….
For day hikes, light overnights, sure-footed scrambles, and fast descents on two wheels, the Rab Aeon 35 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.
Named after one of the most iconic features in the Blue Mountains, the Summit Gear Solitary 35L ultralight pack combines the trifecta of ultralight, durability and comfort.
The Osprey Eja 58 is the perfect women’s pack to carry when every ounce matters but you still need to count on your backpacking pack for a supportive carry, the Eja is just the ticket. The Eja 58, made from 100% recycled materials, is perfect for those more committing trips when resupply is few and…
This Cicerone guidebook presents 75 day walks of 1 to 26km in South Africa’s Maloti-Drakensberg Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in KwaZulu Natal and easily accessible from Johannesburg, Harrismith, Pietermaritzburg and Durban, the region boasts dramatic cliffs, gorges and waterfalls, abundant wildlife and 2000 year old rock paintings.