A taste of Japan on your next trek With the beef, rice and vegetables smothered in teriyaki sauce your palate will soon be conjuring up images of kimono-clad geishas gathered around onsens playing nose-flutes. Back Country Cuisine is freeze-dried in New Zealand from natural ingredients free from preservatives, and is so easy to prepare: just pour boiling…
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…
Small enough to bring just in case, but bright enough to light the way down unexpected rappels and dark trails, the Astro 350 features a compact body that is more ergonomic, and a lower profile for better balance. In addition, the updated optical efficiency not only provides brighter light at 350 lumens. The Astro’s dimming and strobe…
The One Planet Bath Bag 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 travelling. Using the same Waterloc canvas and…
If your hikes just aren’t the same without a nice cuppa then maybe you need this nifty little gadget It’s a kettle that folds flat! Well, down to 35mm anyway. The hardened aluminium alloy base takes the heat while the food grade heat-resistant, BPA Free silicone is ribbed and collapses like an accordion. Clever. The…
Ultra-Sil Compression Sack is an excellent solution for when you need to compress volume without significantly adding weight. Made from a water-resistant, bluesign approved Ultra-Sil 30D nylon fabric with Non-PFC DWR this compression sack is far tougher than its weight would suggest. Ideal for use inside your pack or travel bag when you need to…
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…
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…
Mont’s best selling one person tent has now been updated and comes in a lighter, roomier and even easier to set up package! Perfect for those solo adventures whether it be on foot, on a bicycle or a motor bike, when every gram matters.
Radix Peri Peri 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…
Durable. Roomy. Meet the Tungsten 2-Person Tent. With colour-coded clips and poles that snap together, this tent sets up fast so you’ll be ready to head out in no time. Double doors make it easy to move gear in and out, and two big vestibules means lots of room for storage.
This 13L 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…