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…
Osprey’s Arcane Day Pack is tough and simple urbane exterior betrays the thought that has gone into its design. The waxed cotton fabric will last for years, and you’ll want it to with this feature set: 20 litre volume is divided into 15″ laptop and document sleeves, the main compartment with valuables pocket, and a…
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…
South-East of Tasmania is one of Australia’s most beautiful regions, and with its stunning scenery and iconic walking tracks it is the perfect place to experience and enjoy on foot. This guide contains a diverse range of walks to explore, including strolls around historic villages, hikes through pristine bushland and rambles along the sparkling, unspoiled…
The One Planet Bath Bag now has a window top and is possibly the toughest little bag this side of the equator. It’s perfectly at home in your rucksack, kicking around in the car or your Wheelie luggage, and great for storing toiletries, first aid, cables and chargers. This robust, versatile companion is useful for…
This Cicerone guidebook gives stage-by-stage directions for the Central Camino, starting from Lisbon, Porto or Tui, the Coastal Camino between Porto or Vigo, and the Spiritual Variant route from Pontevedra to Redondela. It also describes link routes that can be used to swap from one route to another. Detailed route guidance and maps are accompanied…
The excellent Cicerone guidebook to walking the Camino dos Faros, the way of the lighthouses on Spain’s Galician coast. The 200km route is described across eight stages and takes in some of the area’s most enchanting coastal scenery. Incorporates some challenging walking.
It’s a map case! You know, you put maps inside to keep them dry, but you can still read them! Actually it’s more than that. The touchscreen compatible TPU screen means that you could conceivably read a map displayed on your tablet, and manipulate it. And don’t fret – its waterproof rating is IPX7 so…
Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Drink Mix Fruit Punch was created for a simple purpose – to replace the electrolytes lost in sweat and to provide a little bit of energy when working out, without offending your palate or gut.
This bestselling bushwalking guide is the perfect companion for the experienced Blue Mountains adventurer, the keen bushwalking beginner and the whole family! Written by Veechi Stuart, a former Sydney Morning Herald columnist and true Blue Mountains local, this guide includes something for everyone. Included:
Simple in design but very light and comfortable, the Trailblazer 20 is a great solution for day hikes, short rides, or just getting around town. The technology on display is impressive: as well as all the requisite pockets, straps and attachment points, the Trail boasts a soft back board and perforated EVA pads for flexibility…
It’s no good having a map if it’s all soggy – contour lines tend to blur, transforming gentle slopes into towering cliffs. Avoid such topographical catastrophes by protecting your map in this practical map case. The welded design will protect paper from water and dust, and the TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) is UV resistant and folds…