The latest water filter from clean water experts MSR is the Trailshot – a fantastically lightweight and user-friendly unit that has been designed to be carried easily in a side-pocket for on-the-go use by superlight hikers and trail runners/adventure racers. The hollow fibre membrane blocks any nasties bigger than 0.2 microns which includes bacteria and…
Given the amount of enquiries we fielded, we just had to start stocking the Sawyer Water Filter Systems. The Micro Squeeze is their classic filter: lightweight, compact, durable and simple to use. Instructions:
Walking & Cycling Canberra’s Centenary Trail introduces the best day walks and cycles for visitors and residents alike, ranging from leisurely urban strolls to the more rugged tracks deep in the bush. Detailed descriptions and maps help the reader explore the parks, bushland, lakes, rivers and most interesting urban areas along the way. The book…
Kahtoola’s innovative Microspikes are great for ice and packed snow, but this is Australia! The Nanospikes are smaller, lighter and designed to give you confidence on wet rocks or roads during light hiking or winter runs. The flexible elastomer skeleton allows your gait to remain natural, from heel strike to toe off, so no more…
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 is a guide to walking the John Muir Trail through California’s High Sierra from Yosemite (El Capitan and…
Compartmentalise to your heart’s content with these featherweight Zip Packs from Swiss legends Exped. The lightest splashproof packing cells on the market, this comes in at a ridiculous 31g. Use it to separate your dirty laundry, or thermals or undies, or whatever you like. The customs inspectors will be so impressed!
Cicerone’s guidebook has route descriptions for 100 day walks to suit alpine walkers of all abilities, with suggestions for some hut-to-hut tours. These routes take you through breathtaking scenery in the Maritime Alps, Julian Alps, Gran Paradiso, the Turnitzer Alps, Bernese Oberland, the Kitzbuheler Alps and the Dolomites of South Tirol.
Stay hydrated and healthy on the go with the LifeStraw Go 2.0 Water Filter Bottle. This BPA-free bottle features a 2-stage filter that removes bacteria, parasites, microplastics, chlorine, and more, ensuring you have access to clean and great-tasting water wherever you are. Perfect for travel and everyday use.
The Hyperlite Southwest 70L pack is designed for on-trail, off-trail, and all-season environments, with solid-fabric exterior pockets to eliminate snag risk, protect stowed gear, and provide privacy when resupplying in towns.
Flip top straw-sucking bottles like Laken’s Tritan Jannu model are becoming ever more popular, and with good reason. Not having to tilt your head back to drink is handy for all sorts of reasons: driving, running, wearing a very tall pack with a wide-brimmed hat, and many more. Follow the crowd with this sturdy and…
This 5L Big River Dry Bag is a durable and abrasion resistant option that uses a strong 420D nylon fabric. If your idea of outdoor recreation involves rugged water sports like kayaking, canoeing, rafting, or motorcycle touring, they are the perfect storage bags to keep your gear dry. A white interior laminate affords greater visibility, and…
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.