Did you know that One Planet now make a cute little Hip Belt Pocket for their Exact Fit Harness Packs The lack of a handy pocket has been noticed and fixed by designer Andrew King, and the resulatnt bag threads onto the hip belt harness and side stabiliser strap for easy access to snacks, lip…
Bottles are old hat – what you need is a soft, foldable bottle with a bite valve, especially if you’re planning on running those trails! Source’s Jet flasks have been designed to fit snuggly in hydration vests, and come with their fancy Helix Bite valve, making hydration super easy while running. The Jet flasks are also…
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…
The Expedition now has a sighting mirror! Silva’s Expedition S retains the rugged Dryflex housing, magnetic declination adjustment screw and numerous scale markers of it’s progenitor, but now includes a crystal clear mirror hidden in a defensive case. A must have for the intrepid bush-basher. All Silva compasses include a pamphlet explaining their 1-2-3 map-reading system…
Carry your toiletries and other essentials securely on globetrotting adventures wiht this Escape Wash Bag. This tough micro duffel bag provides ideal travel storage and features a wide zipped opening and 5L capacity.
The very versatile, the #08 Opinel Bushwhacker Pocket Knife, with an 8.5cm blade, is essential for camping and hiking.The stainless steel knife features a coloured hornbeam wood handle, with a leather lanyard, and a Virobloc safety ring is fitted, which allows users to lock the blade when open (safety in use) and closed (safety in…
The Shewee is the original female urine device and is perfect in any situation where squatting or cleanliness is an issue. Festival toilets Shewee! Hiking Shewee! Injured or pregnant Shewee! Made of liquid-repellent plastic and comes in a robust case.
Adventuring to a far-off destination where you’ll stay with your belongings more often than leave them in your hostel (Looking at you, tea house trek.) A hybrid of travel and backpacking packs, the Farpoint Trek 55 features both on-the-go and on-the-trail essentials. A luggage-style front-panel opening makes for painless packing and unpacking-leaving plenty of time…
The portable Chair Zero High-Back is the lightest, most compact tall-back camp chair from Helinox. Ideal for outdoor activities like camping, backpacking, hiking and biking, it weighs just 680 grams and packs small for easy transport in a backpack or bag.
The One Planet Hot Sauce 50L is for the natural thrill seeker, ideal for shorter, lighter, spicier journeys. Made in Melbourne, One Planet combine a body made from Diamondloc fabric (approximately 500g) with an Exact Fit Mid Lite harness designed for a supportive carry (around 690g). The result is a delicious bag weighing only 1200g, and you can…
The Centrum 20 by Exped is a versatile large entry commuter pack. The simple, 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 20 has a padded laptop compartment and pouches for umbrellas, water bottles or the daily newspaper are placed low on each side.
Cicerone’s Guidebook describing all the trekking routes on Kilimanjaro (5895m), one of the Seven Summits. With 6 ascent routes, 3 summit ascents, the Circuit Path and descent paths, the guide also provides comprehensive information on preparation and access, a route on Mt Meru, as well as information on accommodation and other facilities. This practical guidebook…