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.
John and Monica Chapman 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 their range of books offer insightful observations and background on numerous trails across Australia. John and Monica’s books are well laid-out, colourfully illustrated and provide extensive information…
Lightweight and ergonomic, this pack is designed for those who love fast-paced hiking and trail running. Featuring Deuter’s innovative Lite back system, it boasts vest-style, perforated shoulder straps, flexible hip fins, and a precision-adjustable sternum strap-all crafted from 100% recycled, bluesign certified fabric. Keep your essentials close at hand with a convenient pocket on the…
Dry bags are the way forward, and will surely someday rule the world. The Exped Fold Drybag UL series is possibly the lightest-weight fold-top storage system on the market. Made from lightweight ripstop nylon with taped seams, and with an easy-squeeze buckle for closure and a grab handle, they’re also the best designed. Compartmentalise your…
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.
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…
Deuter’s Aircontact Core 55+10 SL women’s specific hiking pack has superior carry comfort is down to the Aircontact back system with Air Spacer mesh and a large ventilation channel, plus ergonomic ActiveFit shoulder straps and an adjustable sternum strap. The Y-shaped frame, mobile hip fins and ergonomic lumbar pad combine to distribute the load effectively….
Kick it across every kilometre with the Evotrail FX.One TA running poles by Leki. With a high-strength aluminum construction and the famous Trigger Shark 2.0 system you can enjoy sturdiness on the slopes, impressive transfer of power from your fists to the floor, and easy handling of the comfortable cork grip. With quick, convenient clicking…
Since the route was opened in 1888, the Milford Track has been described as ‘The finest walk in the world’. Join Almis for this four-day adventure and absorb the Maori myths of Aotearoa, learn about the discovery of Mackinnon’s Pass which led to the establishment of the track, experience the rain, the waterfalls, the climbs…
If you’re looking to explore the main range of Australia’s gorgeous Kosciuszko National Park, this is the book for you. An awesome full-colour guide of over 40 of the best walks in the Snowy Mountains, written by Matt McClelland, founder of the widely popular online resource WildWalks. The book includes maps, easy-to-follow instructions and info…
The compact and agile Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 18 is built for cool, dry comfort on strenuous day hikes. It uses an AirZone LT suspended mesh carry system with fast-wicking hip fins for maximum air circulation, even under heavy loads. Built with a lightweight spring steel frame for efficient load transfer, it provides extra hiking convenience thanks to its…
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…