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…
The Distance Carbon FLZ is Black Diamond’s premium pole for fully adjustable, folding performance. This highly adaptable trekking pole delivers 100% carbon construction, FlickLock Pro adjustability and a three-section foldable shaft. The lightweight and supportive Distance strap is breathable and moisture wicking, the ultralight EVA grip has just the right amount of comfort and non-scarring…
Some ancient methods are still the best – like using a CUSTOM QUIVER to carry your poles across your back. Easy to access, easy to stow. Get them when you need them, forget about them when you don’t.
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…
The One Planet Exact Fit harness system on the Larrikin bushwalking pack means you can stuff this 75-85 litre baby till it’s bursting at the seams, and it will still fit completely comfortably on your back. (Whether you can lift it is another matter!) Tough Waterloc fabric makes this pack well nigh waterproof and canvas-backed…
This 20L Big River Dry Bag is a durable and abrasion resistant option that uses a strong 420D nylon fabric. If your idea of outdoor recreation involves rugged water sports like kayaking, canoeing, rafting, or motorcycle touring, they are the perfect storage bags to keep your gear dry. A white interior laminate affords greater visibility, and…
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…
Peak Aspiration is Aarn’s most popular Stronglite. The Stronglites are designed to take your gear into the world’s remotest places comfortably and reliably. They are tough, dynamic, multi-functional and highly water-resistant. Fully featured, they allow you to carry a wide variety of adventure tools for diverse conditions and multiple activities. Add Balance Pockets for natural…
The compact and agile Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 18 is built for cool, dry comfort on strenuous day hikes. It uses an AirZone LT suspended mesh carry system with fast-wicking hip fins for maximum air circulation, even under heavy loads. Built with a lightweight spring steel frame for efficient load transfer, it provides extra hiking convenience thanks to its…
Don’t buy new shoes–just replace the laces! Ok, maybe you weren’t going to do that–but we’re just making sure. Tobby makes quality laces of all lengths to suit whatever you’re fixing, be it shoe, mid or high boot. Certainly a lot better than an old piece of string or bailer twine or, at a pinch,…
Cicerone’s inspirational guidebook to 20 treks along the 2400km Himalayan chain. Includes classics such as the treks to Everest and K2 base camps and the Annapurna Circuit. Also epic glacier treks, ultra-long expedition treks and sacred treks. This is a book to inspire and excite, guaranteed to entice any with an adventurous spirit and love of…