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…
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.
Lowe Alpine’s trusted AirZone Trail ND24 combines many of their classic women’s pack features in a slimmed-down, nifty package, and features a female-specific harness to ensure comfort for ladies torsos. Particularly of note is the ingenious AirZone breathable harness system, which holds the pack a few centimetres away from the body to ensure optimal ventilation…
Improve your compartmentality further with the ultra-lightweight Cord Drybag UL from Swiss packing legends Exped. Strong and superlight yet easy to access for those not requiring full water-resistance, these are ideal for separating dirty laundry, wet clothing, underwear or sugary goodies. Starting at just 8 grams, what’s to lose
Cicerone’s comprehensive guidebook and map book to walking the 784km Camino Frances from St Jean-Pied-de-Port in southern France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, including an additional route to Finisterre. Split into 6 sections and 36 customisable stages, the guide lists over 500 pilgrim hostels. The map book covers the entire route, which can be…
The Sea to Summit Side Release Field Repair Buckle with removable pin is designed to permanently repair broken buckles with just the help of a screwdriver. All Sea to Summit dry bags feature Field Repair Buckles, from the lightest Ultra-Sil Nano dry sack to the heaviest Hydraulic dry bag. Don’t let a broken buckle ruin…
Built for the intrepid mountain runner, this 6L capacity running vest from Rab features two 500ml flasks (included), water bladder compatibility, multiple handy pockets, and a breathable, supportive Mono Mesh Chassis to keep you ventilated on your most challenging runs.
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 book covers the Japan Alps, featuring 27 walks and treks in the North, Central and South Alps, and…
Here’s one for those of us who pine for the classic knapsack of old: the tough canvas top loader aka the Zipless by One Planet. Alloy hook buckles secure the lid while the front pocket is always accessible. Waterloc canvas is resistant to all but the most brutal weather. A minimal, yet padded and vented,…
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…