You should already know that one of the best way to ensure your water is safe to drink is to treat it with a , but the water has to be clear for the UV light to penetrate it and do its job. When clear water is not available, use the Water Bottle Pre-Filter by…
With generous capacity and plenty of clever details to make it easier to organise your kit, the Lowe Alpine’s AirZone Trail Camino 37:42 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 days.The…
Travel light, cover more ground. Compact, organized, and comfortable, the Arcteryx 20L Mantis holds the gear you need for short hikes – or long hikes with a refined kit. The padded back and internal frame sheet create a comfortable, balanced carry, and the topload design gives you quick, wide-open access to the main compartment. Smaller…
Cicerone’s guidebook to the Via Podiensis (Chemin du Puy) pilgrim route along the GR65 through southern France to the Pyrenees. The 750km route links Le Puy-en-Velay with Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and the start of the Camino Frances to Santiago. Includes Cele Valley and Rocamadour variants.
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.
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.
The 500ml Laken Wide Mouth Laken Classic Thermo is one of the most useful things you’ll throw in your rucksack. Hot summer days and cold winter mornings will thank you for it. It’s high performance vacuum insulation and the 18/8 grade stainless steel will keep your drinks refreshingly cold all day or hot for at…
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…
Bottles are old hat – what you need is a soft, foldable bottle with a bite valve, especially if you’re planning on running those trails! Source’s Jet flasks have been designed to fit snuggly in hydration vests, and come with their fancy Helix Bite valve, making hydration super easy while running. The Jet flasks are also…
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,…
Cicerone’s Guidebook describing all the trekking routes on Kilimanjaro (5895m), one of the Seven Summits. With 6 ascent routes, 3 summit ascents, the Circuit Path and descent paths, the guide also provides comprehensive information on preparation and access, a route on Mt Meru, as well as information on accommodation and other facilities. This practical guidebook…