Water is important to life; you don’t want to see it leaking into the desert sands after rupturing your reservoir. The good news is that that scenario is unlikely to occur if you’re using an MSR Dromlite bag as your reservoir! The Dromlites are the toughest lightweight reservoirs on the market, made from 200D Cordura…
This Cicerone guidebook describes 110 gill and crag scrambling routes in the south of the Lake District, with sections covering Wasdale, Ennerdale and Buttermere, Borrowdale, Thirlmere, Patterdale, Mardale and Swindale. The guidebook includes invaluable of advice on equipment, safety, rope techniques, and scrambling techniques, as well as notes on access and conservation. The Lake District’s…
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…
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,…
It may have been been renamed, but the Field MS (formerly Field 7) is still the industry standard compass for schools, scouts and anyone delving into the art of navigation for the first time. The baseplate, rubber grip and common scales will help teach the junior explorer this lifesaving skill. All Silva compasses include a…
Cicerone’s excellent guidebook to 22 multi-day treks in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, including the Jhomolhari, Druk Path and Dagala treks. The trails vary from 2 to 23 days long. The routes are mostly in western and central Bhutan, and range from easy to strenuous depending on the length, altitude and difficulty. Includes advice on cultural…
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.
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…
Designed for those on foot around town or college, the German backpack specialists Deuter have the Giga Laptop 28 litre pack. Compact and well organised, the pack features Airstripes ventilation, removable and padded laptop bag with handle and pockets, internal document pocket, 3M reflector tab and key clip. Pretty much perfect.
From fast-paced day hikes to ultralight summer bivis, this agile Lowe Alpine 36L hiking pack is breathable, super streamlined, and perfect for when you’re covering ground with minimalist kit. Its ventilated AirZone back system is built with a knitted construction, giving you stability and flex where you need it and encouraging airflow, with a convection…
The Grampians region is one of the most popular destinations in Victoria for bushwalking and outdoor recreation. This detailed topographic map contains the latest road and walking trail networks, and in depth info for walking, overnight hiking, 4WD touring and other recreational activities. The map also includes a detailed inset of the Mount Abrupt and…