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.
Simple in design but very light and comfortable, the Trailblazer 20 is a great solution for day hikes, short rides, or just getting around town. The technology on display is impressive: as well as all the requisite pockets, straps and attachment points, the Trail boasts a soft back board and perforated EVA pads for flexibility…
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…
Bringing together the basics-a plate, bowl and GoBites Uno spork-and adding the cupCUP dual-mode insulated mug, the humangear GoKit Deluxe 7-tool mess kit equips you for gourmet backcountry meals. Weighs 348g and includes 800 ml bowl; 460 ml plate; Uno fork and spoon combo; cupCUP insulated mug and a toothpick
We may love being in the outdoors but many of us can’t handle a day without a caffeine hit. For the addicted among us, we present GSI’s ingenious Commuter Java Press mug – a personal, portable cafetiere. Dispensing with the unwieldy plunger of domestic coffee presses, GSI have come up with a sliding inner carafe…
Fast and light on the mountain with the Speed Lite 30 SL. The lightweight all-rounder provides lots of freedom of movement on day hikes and all kinds of sportive uses thanks to its athletic V-shape and anatomically shaped shoulder straps. A high level of carrying comfort and technically sophisticated, clever functionality without superfluous weight is…
Radix Smokey Barbecue Ultra meal is designed to provide 800 kcal and 27 grams of protein in a meal that is 30% physically smaller than the Radix Original 600 kcal meal range. With superb nutritional values. Specifically designed for high-energy endurance activities. It is an excellent source of protein, fibre and provides a broad spectrum…
The One Planet Bath Bag now has a window top and is possibly the toughest little bag this side of the equator. It’s perfectly at home in your rucksack, kicking around in the car or your Wheelie luggage, and great for storing toiletries, first aid, cables and chargers. This robust, versatile companion is useful for…
Wow. Just wow. It’s a collapsable, silicone-sided cooking pot! Who’d a thunk it Based on Sea to Summit’s design knockout X-series of bowls and mugs, the X-Pot is the world’s first shrinking cookware. At 2.8 litres it’s big enough for delicious camp meals, but when finished it flattens to only 4cm thick, and is also…
Friction is not our friend when it comes to skin-on-skin contact. Blisters are one thing, but chafing can very quickly ruin your day, or entire trip! Act first to prevent that burning soreness with an this Anti Chafe Balm from world leaders Body Glide. Formulated to be clean and mess-free, unlike powders or creams, Body…
Leave that bulky camera behind on your next trip, should you even have one anymore, because all you really need for amateur shots is your smart phone, but wait … won’t it get wet/scratched on your adventure And as for paperback books – forget it! Maybe you’re off on an adventure but can’t do without your tablet…
The Exped Typhoon 15 a perfect weather protection in a durable and lightweight pack. As a versatile single compartment pack the Typhoon 15 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…