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…
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…
One of the lightest sleeping bags for its temperature rating. A perfect summer/shoulder season bag for those concerned with weight and packed volume. The Nitrous uses super light 10-denier Vapour Vent fabric, 800-850 loft Hydrophobic Down and 3D baffles for maximum loft and minimum packed volume. It also features a box foot and full length…
This Cicerone guidebook describes 110 gill and crag scrambling routes in the south of the Lake District, with sections covering Wasdale, Ennerdale and Buttermere, Borrowdale, Thirlmere, Patterdale, Mardale and Swindale. The guidebook includes invaluable of advice on equipment, safety, rope techniques, and scrambling techniques, as well as notes on access and conservation. The Lake District’s…
Skratch Labs Orange Sport Energy Chews can essentially be described as a candy gumdrop made of sugar and pectin. Or even a version of cooled down fruit pie filling that you forgot to put in a pie. The caveat though is that our Sport Energy chews are made for when you’re working out, not just for when…
The Camp Lite down sleeping bag series from One Planet is designed specifically for camping and bushwalking in 2 to 3 seasons. The durable 20 denier Vapour Vent fabric is extremely breathable and hard wearing and filled with 700+ loft DWR duck down. The tapered rectangular shape is versatile in nature: the bag can be…
Walking & Cycling Canberra’s Centenary Trail introduces the best day walks and cycles for visitors and residents alike, ranging from leisurely urban strolls to the more rugged tracks deep in the bush. Detailed descriptions and maps help the reader explore the parks, bushland, lakes, rivers and most interesting urban areas along the way. The book…
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…
Coming in at only 53 grams, Keith’s 3-piece cutlery set is truly an ultralight marvel. The set is so light, you’ll probably even forget that you’re carrying it! the set attaches to a lightweight accessory carabiner to ensure none of the pieces get blown away in the wind. Each piece is corrosion resistant and bacteria…
The Exped Typhoon 25 is a perfect weather protection in a durable and lightweight pack. A versatile single compartment pack the Typhoon 25 comes with roll-top closure and compact body design. This heavy duty daypack made of durable ripstop nylon and taped seams is 100% waterproof and withstands incidental contact with rock. Two side stretch pockets…
You don’t have to compromise on comfort with this Lifeventure inflatable neck pillow, made from soft durable materials the U-shaped pillow is both lightweight and compact.
The Side Release Field Repair Buckle is a replacement for the type of buckles threaded on webbing – for instance, a backpack hipbelt. The Side Release Buckles are not secured by a stainless steel pin, but are a standard style buckle suitable for applications in which adjustment is needed on both sides of the buckle.