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…
Whether you’re heading out on your first backpacking adventure or need a high comfort pack that will keep you organised out on the mountain, the Sirac Plus ND50 is sturdy, stable and offers convenient storage features. The adjustable Air Contour X back system with a women’s specific fit is designed to optimise your comfort, using…
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…
From fast-paced day hikes to ultralight summer bivis, this agile Lowe Alpine 36L hiking pack is breathable, super streamlined, and perfect for when you’re covering ground with minimalist kit. Its ventilated AirZone back system is built with a knitted construction, giving you stability and flex where you need it and encouraging airflow, with a convection…
With its small size and precise needle, the Silva Pocket compass is a handy, compact compass that is perfect to bring along on your hike. While not designed for advanced navigation, it is a great aid if you need to find the right basic direction quickly or use it as a backup for a more…
The Natural Exhilaration is a top of the range daypack – fully featured and multi-talented. With the combined U Flow systems and auto-moulding features, your ability to move freely and stabily through rough terrain will be impressive.Add any model Balance Pocket or Bag to create a Balance Pack, adding user-friendliness (instant gear access) and increasing…
A step up from it’s little brother the Field, the Ranger MS is the go-to tool for most map work on the planet. A longer base plate, magnifying lens and luminous markings build on the strengths of the entry-level model to complete this classic compass model. All Silva compasses include a pamphlet explaining their 1-2-3…
The Exped Seal Sleeve is a range of simple and compact cases that are fully 100% Waterproof and touchscreen compatible. If your next adventure might require you to keep your phone, tablet, wallet, map, money or documents from ending up in the drink – This is the product. Exped has developed a super strong zip…
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…
A minimalist’s dream: Ticket to the Moon’s Mini Backpack is not only ultra-light- weight, but also folds up very small when you don’t need it. At the same time it features supreme comfort and superb functionality.
Skratch Labs Clear Hydration Drink Mix is a sports drink that tastes like water with a twist of lemon. Drink Clear when you just want to drink water but know you need a sports drink. Clear is infused with a subtle hint of flavor from real lemons to give you a crisp, light tasting, refreshing way…
You can’t stop the rain, but you can stop it getting all your clothes wet with this ultralight roll-top Waterproof Pack Liner from Swiss legends Exped. It’s less than half the weight of their standard pack liner.Simply roll the top down at least three times, then clip the buckle and – Hey Presto! – you…