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.
The Alloy Pocket Trowel is a durable, lightweight and compact backpacking trowel. The handle retracts into the blade to save space in your backpack and extends to the same length as the ideal ‘cathole’ depth. It’s the perfect tool for practicing Leave No Trace principles in the backcountry and is made from a lightweight and…
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…
Check out Humangear’s new range of Gobites cutlery! The trio comes in a little carry box to keep it clean whether its bouncing around in your commuting bag or your multi day hiking pack. The knife is sharp enough to cut a chicken or steak (with some patience) and has an integrated bottle opener. The…
This super-strong Ultra-Sil Nano Day Pack is an 18 litre day pack and stuffs into a sack the size of a child’s fist to be kept hidden away for occasional use in your purse, your pocket, even on your key ring. The siliconised cordura is unbelievably strong for its weight – a tiny 30g, and…
The 2Midable pyramid is light, simple and adaptable, designed as an ultralight shelter for guides and group. It can be an emergency refuge, a shady lunchtime getaway, group kitchen or an outdoor learning space. More than that it’s a sanctuary, promoting a life lived well – outdoors. The 2Midable has impressive internal height, space and…
This is one of a series of excellent guide books from the Cicerone. Their guides are an inexpensive option for hikers heading all over the world looking to explore the world’s best walks and treks, mountains and cycle routes. This is a guide to walking the John Muir Trail through California’s High Sierra from Yosemite (El Capitan and…
Smart multipurpose slit rope (15 m, pat.pend.) for hammock suspension, as boat line, clothes line, haul line etc. out of extreme lightweight, high strength and nonstretch Dyneema with smart aluminum toggles spliced into the ends. Quick and simple setup: weave the end with the aluminum toggle through any one of the slits to secure the…
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.
Reach for the Osprey Exos 48 for the perfect mid-size ultralight, with plenty of room to put in the miles, but not so much that you’re tempted to overpack. Highly experienced backpackers will appreciate industry-leading comfort and ventilation-without the weight it often adds-making it the perfect pack for ultralight multiday adventures. For those who really…