Don’t buy new shoes–just replace the laces! Ok, maybe you weren’t going to do that–but we’re just making sure. Tobby makes quality laces of all lengths to suit whatever you’re fixing, be it shoe, mid or high boot. Certainly a lot better than an old piece of string or bailer twine or, at a pinch,…
Reach for the Osprey Exos 48 for the perfect mid-size ultralight, with plenty of room to put in the miles, but not so much that you’re tempted to overpack. Highly experienced backpackers will appreciate industry-leading comfort and ventilation-without the weight it often adds-making it the perfect pack for ultralight multiday adventures. For those who really…
While Masters have a range of sturdy telescopic trekking poles, their trail running models are in the Z-Pole style, shorter and lighter by design. Also perfect for lightweight hikers, The Trecime Aluminium’s 16mm diameter shaft is strong enough for use with a day pack on tricky terrain and the collapsed length of just 35cm will…
PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons) are now so small that there is really no excuse not to carry one. The Rescueme is a prime example: weighing in at just 116g and half the size of an energy bar, this little guy will fit right in your hip belt or shoulder strap pocket and you won’t even know…
Staying hydrated is crucial and Nalgene’s Sustain 1 litre and 500ml bottles is perfectly sized to keep nearby at all times. It’s made in the USA from part-recycled materials in a bid to create a more sustainable future.
Built for self-sufficient quests over all terrain, the Sirac’s 65L fuss-free, sturdy design carries everything you need for backpacking and trekking. Featuring an advanced, lightweight back system that flexes as you move, it’s ideal for carrying heavy loads.
Exped’s Centrum 30 is a versatile large entry commuter pack. The roll-top main compartment with thermo-formed back panel is made of durable and water-repellent polyester and is environmentally-friendly bluesign-certified. The Centrum 30 offers a padded laptop compartment and pouches for umbrellas, water bottles or the daily newspaper are placed low on each side.
Named after one of the most iconic features in the Blue Mountains, the Summit Gear Solitary 35L ultralight pack combines the trifecta of ultralight, durability and comfort.
Sea to Summit’s Camp Cutlery Teaspoon is designed to pack maximum usability into a basic camp staple. Made from hard-wearing glass-reinforced polypropylene, this cutlery is durable, lightweight and a pleasure to use. The shaped handles allow the Camp Cutlery range to nest together, and the small carabiner-compatible holes at the ends allow for packing organisation.
John Brierly is one of the acknowledged experts in walking the pilgrim’s routes of the Camino on the Iberian peninsula. For walkers who do not wish to carry the full guide book, and who only require maps, John has produced this map kit, with full daily stage maps, contour guides and town maps to help…
If your hikes just aren’t the same without a nice cuppa then maybe you need this nifty little gadget It’s a kettle that folds flat! Well, down to 35mm anyway. The hardened aluminium alloy base takes the heat while the food grade heat-resistant, BPA Free silicone is ribbed and collapses like an accordion. Clever. The…
All the mapping you need to complete the 95 mile (153km) West Highland Way, an official Scottish Long Distance Route from Milngavie near Glasgow to Fort William. Showcasing the wild beauty of western Scotland, the trail is a journey from the lowlands to the highlands, passing Loch Lomond then crossing Rannoch Moor before finishing in…