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…
Not content with dominating the rest our camping nights with their sleeping bags, pillows and liners, Sea to Summit have put their heads together and designed the most comfortable range of sleeping mats ever! The secret is in the Air Sprung Cells – hundreds of tiny inflated bubbles that conform to your body’s contours and…
Black Diamond Pursuit Shock Trekking Poles are packed with comfort-focused features like ergonomic cork grips and Bloom grip extensions, plus Black Diamond’s uniquely designed, streamlined shock, the Pursuit Shock is a premium pole option for any hiker.
Had plans to do the Camino this year Maybe your Everest Base Camp trek was cancelled Don’t worry! The Great North Walk is just what you’re looking for! The 250km walk between Newcastle and Sydney is stunning, challenging and right in your backyard. This new section-by-section guide includes full-colour photography, accurate maps, and info on…
The Catalyst 3-Person Tent from Marmot is easy to pack, pop up, store, and care for-and more. Roomy and with two vestibules, this camping tent is the go-to when you’re bringing all the gear, and it even packs its own footprint. Plenty of mesh offers great airflow for summer camping, and it’s got tiebacks that…
If one thing is guaranteed in This Hiking Life, it’s precipitation at one point or other. This is a simple, no-nonsense Raincover from Swiss legends Exped. A shock cord ensures it will fit tightly around your pack and when not needed it stuffs down to almost nothing. Now you’ve no excuse not to go hiking…
Back Country Cuisine Beef and Pasta Hotpot is a delicious, rich beef casserole served with a filling serving of pasta. Loaded with corn, carrots and peas and a hearty traditional flavour, and made from natural ingredients free from preservatives, it’s like bringing Grandma along to cook for you.
Enjoy delicious hot food straight from the campfire or camp stove with this tidy yet rugged camp cook kit from Stanley. The stainless steel pot with locking handle is great for brewing coffee or heating soup. The vented lid even doubles as a strainer. When it’s time to eat, two insulated cups allow for sharing….
If you can’t start your motor in the morning until you’ve had your caffeine fix then camping in the middle of nowhere is going to present a problem for you, except that with Sea to Summit’s new X-Brew it isn’t at all! This clever collapsible silicone coffee dripper will filter your grounds with or without…
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.
Black Diamond’s Cosmo 350 rechargeable headtorch is ideal for camping, around the house, and outdoor adventures that require a simple light with both an all-purpose beam as well as night vision. The USB-rechargeable Cosmo 350 headlamp is powered by integrated high capacity 1500 mAh Li-ion battery with micro-USB charge port and is now lighter, brighter, and smaller, boasting 350 lumens…
Victoria’s multi-day Great Ocean Walk covers 100 kilometres of spectacular scenery and varied hiking from Apollo Bay, around the famous Cape Otway and through to the world famous Twelve Apostles. The route follows the Shipwreck Coast, beside the wild Southern Ocean, as it takes in remote beaches, breath taking views at every turn, unbridged river…