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…
With generous capacity and plenty of clever details to make it easier to organise your kit, the Lowe Alpine AirZone Trail Camino ND 35:40 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…
It’s called the Classic for a reason: it’s one of the most enduring and popular of the Camelbak range. It’s not a day pack, it’s a lightweight, minimalist way to carry your water. Full stop. Well, and also your keys, multi-tool, or wallet. Nevertheless, it’s incredibly simple and sleek, and at 170 grams, a pleasure…
Sometimes a pack cover isn’t enough – you need a fully Waterproof Pack, and that’s where the Exped 45L Torrent comes in. With a roll-top closure and high frequency welded seams, this guy won’t be letting in any rain or splashes, in fact it’ll keep your gear dry in any situation short of total immersion….
Exped’s Centrum 30 is a versatile large entry commuter pack. The roll-top main compartment with thermo-formed back panel is made of durable and water-repellent polyester and is environmentally-friendly bluesign-certified. The Centrum 30 offers a padded laptop compartment and pouches for umbrellas, water bottles or the daily newspaper are placed low on each side.
The Hitchhiker 25 is a lightweight and affordable companion that loves every trip, whether it’s around the galaxy or to a local park. Made with a longer back length to suit taller folk. Built from Diamondloc with a 25 litre capacity, it is tough and keeps the weather out. Packed with clever features like optional…
The Lowe Alpine Edge 22 Daypack has had a few little updates to make it even more comfortable to wear as well as a few aesthetic changes. The Edge series from Lowe Alpine has always been the great “all rounder” of day packs. The look and function just as good on the train commute to…
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…
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.
The Ubound 55L is designed for on-trail backpacking prioritizing mobile storage and accessibility. This 55L pack is great for the on-trail backpacker or all-day thru hiker devouring miles.
Deuter’s Aircontact Core 55+10 SL women’s specific hiking pack has superior carry comfort is down to the Aircontact back system with Air Spacer mesh and a large ventilation channel, plus ergonomic ActiveFit shoulder straps and an adjustable sternum strap. The Y-shaped frame, mobile hip fins and ergonomic lumbar pad combine to distribute the load effectively….