Cicerone’s essential guidebook for walking the GR5 trail, 660km from Lac Leman (Lake Geneva) to Nice or Menton, through the French Alps. Includes all the main variant routes as it passes Mont Blanc, then through the Vanoise, the Queyras and the Mercantour National Parks. Includes accommodation, profiles and maps. Suitable for fairly experienced hikers.
Designed to add functional performance to your backcountry camp kitchen, the Alpha Pot is a strong and lightweight cook system ideal for solo or group use. Constructed from a hard anodized alloy, it is durable, abrasion-resistant and very easy-to-clean. Sea to Summit have incorporated some clever technology like the Pivot-Lock handle that securely locks into place…
The latest water filter from clean water experts MSR is the Trailshot – a fantastically lightweight and user-friendly unit that has been designed to be carried easily in a side-pocket for on-the-go use by superlight hikers and trail runners/adventure racers. The hollow fibre membrane blocks any nasties bigger than 0.2 microns which includes bacteria and…
Travel far and light with the Fairview Family, designed to keep up with fast-moving globetrotters exploring new and exciting places. Despite minimal weights, this women’s specific, full-featured pack adopt serious backpacking features from Osprey’s more technical packs-like fine-tunable torso adjustments, load-lifting LightWire frames and breathable harnesses/hipbelts-blended with practical travel functionality. Internal organisation has been optimised…
The Lowe Alpine Stuff It 22L is a lightweight pack which folds into an internal pocket. It’s super light weight packable day sack that takes up next to no space at all, giving you the freedom to be able to dump your big pack for the day and only carry the essentials. The super lightweight,…
Osprey’s Farpoint Trek 75 combines technical backpacking and travel elements combine to create a pack that’s ideal for long-haul trips and extensive time on the trail.
Designed with durable, weather-resistant, quick-drying fabrics and a smart roll-top compression system, the XA 25 Trail Running Pack gives you easy access to essentials, like hydration and 25 litres of storage. The removeable belt provides extra support and comfort. Ideal for longer outings and expeditions.
The MightyMo is a compact stove for hikers and campers. It offers the reliability of Jetboil and the versatility of your own pots and pans. Its foldable design weighs less than a pack of cards. The four-turn regulator offers incremental heat adjustment, and everything packs down for easy stowing. A lightweight micro stove designed to…
Highly versatile 26L daypack from Arcteryx for day hiking and everyday use. You are not all about work, neither is the Mantis 26 Backpack. Transitioning effortlessly from urban to trail, this versatile pack delivers technical performance with a clean aesthetic. The drawbridge opening allows easy access to the large main compartment, multiple pockets provide intuitive…
Reach for the Arcane XL when you need a bit more cargo space than most daypacks provide. The sleek, simple, aesthetic and sustainable Arcane XL Day was built for the everyday or a big day. Whether you’re commuting to work or school, going to the gym or traveling, the Arcane XL provides the convenience of…
The Opinel Stainless Steel #8 and #6 Pocket Knife in Olive is the iconic adventure knife! Incredibly light, ergonomically designed and durable, this knife is a perfect companion for everyone including the lightweight hiker, the devoted picnicer and the fearless adventurer. First crafted in 1890 and still currently made in the Haute Savoie region of…
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…