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…
The Thermostack Cook Set Combo is a copmact, ultra-lightweight cook set designed for two adventurers. It features a titanium cup and a stainless steel cup that nest together as an insulating unit, along with a 750ml anodized aluminium pot that’s tough, non-stick, and built to last. The pot’s insulating sleeve helps keep meals hot for…
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.
Compartmentalise to your heart’s content with these featherweight Zip Packs from Swiss legends Exped. The lightest splashproof packing cells on the market, this comes in at a ridiculous 31g. Use it to separate your dirty laundry, or thermals or undies, or whatever you like. The customs inspectors will be so impressed!
Big adventures require even bigger packs and Lowe Alpine’s Cerro Torre delivers a classic hiking pack design with technical materials, an Axiom 7 harness, plenty of space and a rugged durability that remains weight conscious. This design makes it a comfortable heavy gear hauler for trekking, camping, backpacking and expeditions in the most extreme places….
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…
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…
Black Diamond’s Cosmo 350 is ideal for camping, around the house, and outdoor adventures that require a simple light with both an all-purpose beam as well as night vision. You can run the headtorch on alkaline batteries if caught away from a power source for a long backpacking trip.
Peak Aspiration is Aarn’s most popular Stronglite. The Stronglites are designed to take your gear into the world’s remotest places comfortably and reliably. They are tough, dynamic, multi-functional and highly water-resistant. Fully featured, they allow you to carry a wide variety of adventure tools for diverse conditions and multiple activities. Add Balance Pockets for natural…
Keiths 2 piece pot and pan set is the perfect addition to your ultralight setup. Made of sanded titanium to keep weight down, it’s also corrosion resistant and bacteria inhibitive. With folding silicon handles and the ability to fit a 100g gas canister and a small stove like the inside the packed up pots you can…
Are you after a stove that is compact, efficient and still super fast at boiling At only 72g the Optimus Crux Lite excels in its class and fulfills all those requirements with ease. It can boil a liter of water in 3 minutes. Designed for those lightweight hikers who are after a stove to take…
They look like a cross between something from Inspector Gadget and Dr Seuss, but if you don’t mind that (and who would) you’ll love the X series from Sea to Summit, including this extra large bowl. Made of flexible silicon sides that are freestanding and rigid and yet collapse completely flat, they are nifty and…