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 Budawangs stands as one of Australia’s most spectacular and distinctive wilderness areas. Using modern elevation, vegetation and trail data, The Budawangs finally delivers a map of quality and accuracy befitting this renowned bushwalking destination. Key features include:
The Makalu Lite trekking poles are a classic of Leki pole design. The Lite gives you a lightweight version of their classic Makalu with a thinner shaft diameter delivering a reduced weight of just 250g per pole and a more compact stowed size. The telescopic design features the Speed Lock Plus system with 35cm of…
Skratch Labs Raspberry Sport Energy Chews can essentially be described as a candy gumdrop made of sugar and pectin. Or even a version of cooled down fruit pie filling that you forgot to put in a pie. The caveat though is that the Sport Energy chews are made for when you’re working out, not just for…
Adventuring to a far-off destination where you’ll stay with your belongings more often than leave them in your hostel (Looking at you, tea house trek.) A hybrid of travel and backpacking packs, the Farpoint Trek 55 features both on-the-go and on-the-trail essentials. A luggage-style front-panel opening makes for painless packing and unpacking-leaving plenty of time…
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…
If you want a technical pack that can do it all, reach for the Talon Pro. Whether you’re hauling gear into the alpine or bikepacking solo, this pack is faster, stronger and lighter than ever. A new torso adjustment and premium injection-molded framesheet allow for an enhanced fit across a variety of torso ranges. Pro-worthy…
The Distance Carbon FLZ is Black Diamond’s premium pole for fully adjustable, folding performance. This highly adaptable trekking pole delivers 100% carbon construction, FlickLock Pro adjustability and a three-section foldable shaft. The lightweight and supportive Distance strap is breathable and moisture wicking, the ultralight EVA grip has just the right amount of comfort and non-scarring…
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…
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….
Minimising weight so you can maximise your time on the trail, the Muon ND 40L is the ideal companion for long distance thru-hiking and trekking with a refined kit list. The ultralight, ultra-tough fabric and lightweight back system keep excess weight down and are exceptionally strong, capable of supporting heavy loads with superb stability. Versatile…