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.
Silk liners are to sleeping bags what sheets are to your duvet: You wouldn’t want to throw your blanket in the washing machine every week, would you Unnecessarily washing your sleeping bag eventually contributes to the degeneration of the down or synthetic fill, and is a huge pain in the neck. Throw a light liner…
The Thermostack Cook Set Combo is a copmact, ultra-lightweight cook set designed for two adventurers. It features a titanium cup and a stainless steel cup that nest together as an insulating unit, along with a 750ml anodized aluminium pot that’s tough, non-stick, and built to last. The pot’s insulating sleeve helps keep meals hot for…
They look like a cross between something from Inspector Gadget and Dr Seuss, but if you don’t mind that (and who would) you’ll love the X series from Sea to Summit, including this mug. Made of flexible silicon sides that are freestanding and rigid and yet collapse completely flat, they are nifty and generously-sized. Because…
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.
Leatherman’s Sketetool KBx comes with a versatile combo knife blade that’s great for heavy-duty work or for quick, everyday uses. The built-in bottle opener on the clip is handy too. Choose from three colors to pick the right one for you.
The lightest model in the Skeletool series, the Skeletool KBx has been designed for those outdoor adventurers counting every gram. Weighing only 37g, this ultralight adventure tool comes with everything you need on a cheeky escape in the outdoors: a knife and a bottle opener. With a handy belt clip, you can attach this knife…
For day hikes, light overnights, sure-footed scrambles, and fast descents on two wheels, the Rab Aeon 35 is built to move with you over all terrain. With a range of technical features for all ascents and a close fitting back system that flexes as you move.
Aarn’s well designed dual hipbelt fits snugly against your hips, allowing for a precision fit no matter what your shape is. The Pelvic Form Hipbelt is made to be adjusted for a perfect size and fit. Swap out sizes as you and your body change.Features
The Opinel Carbon Steel Blade folding knife is the iconic adventure knife. First crafted in 1890 and still currently made in the Haute Savoie region of France. The ergonomically-designed handle is a pleasure to hold and easy to control. High carbon content in the steel blade ensures a long lasting and very sharp edge. With…
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 book details walking the GR20 through Corsica’s high mountains. A challenging trail between Calenzana and Conca that…
Hema’s updated WA State Map is comprised of the most detailed information, which has been verified by Hema Map Patrol. It is printed on waterproof paper and includes a full index of locations, making it durable and easy to use for both navigation and inspiration. On the reverse side of the maps are through road…