If there’s one luxury that should not be denied on a camping trip it is a comfortable seat at the end of a long day. Sometimes a knobbly log, cold rock or patch of swept ground just doesn’t cut it, but now, thanks to Helinox and their revolutionary Chair One, even weight-conscious hikers can treat themselves.
Ideally, everyone should be using some sort of sleeping bag liner: it protects the bag and means you won’t have to wash it as often (which eventually degrades the down or synthetic fibre); but if you need more warmth than protection, this is the liner to choose. Fast-drying, premium quality Thermolite yarn is cuddly and…
From the king of bottle makers, Nalgene, comes this on-the-fly drinking flexible and collapsible soft bottle – the Cantene. A litre and a half is plenty for a day on the trails and 3 litres is good for a day at camp, pack it with ice cubes when the temperature soars. As per Nalgene normal,…
Totally overhauled for 2019, Lowe Alpine’s VT Manaslu has most of the features of the but remains at a lower price point. Utilising their VT Plus Carry System, and thus ensuring a perfect fit for your entire walk, the Manaslu also incorporates most of the benefits of the Cerro Torre, such as the front opening…
This touring map traverses Australia from Melbourne to Adelaide (1:900,000) and features an inset map of the Great Ocean Road (1:450,000). The latter map pinpoints significant locations along the route with tourist information attached and is accompanied by other useful information to illuminate the journey. Through-road maps of Melbourne to Adelaide are also included.
A step up from it’s little brother the Field, the Ranger MS is the go-to tool for most map work on the planet. A longer base plate, magnifying lens and luminous markings build on the strengths of the entry-level model to complete this classic compass model. All Silva compasses include a pamphlet explaining their 1-2-3…
For those looking to shave grams off their hiking kit, the Sea to Summit Delta Spoon weighs in at a minute 12g but is equipped with everything a hungry trekker needs to administer a hearty meal after a long day on the trail.
Hands down the best-designed yet simplest toiletry cell on the market, not to mention the lightest, is from Sea to Summit’s Travelling Light Range. Water-resistant Ultra-Sil Cordura ensures optimum strength and weight, and plenty of great little features, such as the Hypalon tags internal mesh pockets round out the product. Available in small and large…
This 5L Big River Dry Bag is a durable and abrasion resistant option that uses a strong 420D nylon fabric. If your idea of outdoor recreation involves rugged water sports like kayaking, canoeing, rafting, or motorcycle touring, they are the perfect storage bags to keep your gear dry. A white interior laminate affords greater visibility, and…
The must-have companion for overnight adventures, the AMK Hiker contains carefully-selected first aid supplies to treat common on-the-trail injuries and illnesses. This compact hiking first aid kit prepares you and a friend for whatever you may experience during a weekend on the trail.
This Cicerone guidebook gives stage-by-stage directions for the Central Camino, starting from Lisbon, Porto or Tui, the Coastal Camino between Porto or Vigo, and the Spiritual Variant route from Pontevedra to Redondela. It also describes link routes that can be used to swap from one route to another. Detailed route guidance and maps are accompanied…
With the AMK Medical Kit Backpacker in your pack, you and a friend can confidently set out on multi-day wilderness adventures. This backpacking first aid kit equips you with enough first aid supplies to treat you and a friend on hiking trips of up to four days.