Nearly 450 grams lighter than the Exos 58 and featuring a more fine-tuned adjustment system, the 55L Exos Pro is the most comfortable ultralight thru-hike backpack in its weight class. A highly-ventilated AirSpeed backpanel supports light loads with ease while maintaining maximum airflow across your back, making it an ideal pack for your most long-distance…
When the Vikings first learned that a metal sewing needle could be ‘enchanted’ or magnetized with a ‘magical’ rock to always point in one direction they believed that they had tapped into some magical power of the Aesir God Tyr himself. Little did they know that they had discovered magnetic north! Guided by these magic…
If you’re counting grams, but still count on a great night’s sleep, the Spark may be the right bag for you. Filled with RDS-certified 850+ fillpower goose down treated with a non-PFC Ultra-Dry Down treatment, the Spark is constructed with a technical hood and zipper draft tube to retain warmth. Comfort comes from a super-breathable…
The Bush Lite down sleeping bag series from One Planet is built for hardy use in adverse conditions. The shell is made from Pertex Endurance, which is highly water-resistant, extremely breathable and hard-wearing. This fabric protects the down in damp conditions, giving you peace of mind that you will remain warm and protected, although the…
Nalgene Wide Mouth Sustain Bottles, 1 litre are expertly crafted threads for leak-proof hydration and a wide mouth that’s perfect for ice cubes or fruit infusions. Proven in the elements and ready to withstand even the most rugged conditions. A pioneer, for pioneers.
Okay, so you’ve got your Whisperlite stove, but it’s unusable without a compatible MSR fuel bottle. The aluminium bottle has an epoxy coating, a child-safe cap, integral threads and a base thicker than the walls to withstand excess pressure.
Sea to Summit’s Trek is for if you’ve ever wished for a less-constrictive sleeping bag that keeps you comfortable in a variety of cool-to-warm conditions. The Free-Flow Zip system allows you to open the bag sequentially for ventilation up to the point where it is opened flat as a quilt – you can even secure…
The Petzl Tikka Core is a rechargeable, compact, easy-to-use headlamp with red lighting. 450 lumens. It’s ready to go with you on all your nocturnal outdoor adventures, whether you’re hiking, moving around camp, or traveling. Easy to use with a single button, it’s also compact and slides into your jacket pocket or backpack. The headlamp has…
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…
Crampons are sharp, bulky, heavy and expensive, and should only be carried by mountaineers. But what if you need to cross packed snow, or icy rocks or just wet slabs on your bushwalk You could risk your neck, sure, and sometimes provide your mates with a good laugh, or you could carry some Microspikes and…