When the Vikings first learned that a metal sewing needle could be ‘enchanted’ or magnetized with a ‘magical’ rock to always point in one direction they believed that they had tapped into some magical power of the Aesir God Tyr himself. Little did they know that they had discovered magnetic north! Guided by these magic…
John and Monica Chapman 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 their range of books offer insightful observations and background on numerous trails across Australia. John and Monica’s books are well laid-out, colourfully illustrated and provide extensive information…
The functional Deuter Aviant Access offers a high level of carrying comfort thanks to the Contact back system, continuously adjustable chest strap and padded hip fins. Items are well organised inside thanks to the padded laptop compartment and valuables pocket. The fold-out main compartment with reinforced outer walls also allows quick access. The backpack can…
Not content with dominating the rest our camping nights with their sleeping bags, pillows and liners, Sea to Summit have put their heads together and designed the most comfortable range of sleeping mats ever! The secret is in the Air Sprung Cells – hundreds of tiny inflated bubbles that conform to your body’s contours and…
Not content with their award winning , Sea to Summit have put their heads together and designed the Alpha Pot 2.7L – an invaluable addition to anyone’s camp kitchen. More than just a regular hard-anodised aluminium pot, the Alpha comes in at only 280g, has an ingenious lockable folding handle system and an equally innovative…
Made from highly absorbent, quick drying and super soft microfibre, the Mont Travel Towels. Featuring Australian flora by local Artist, Siena Montgomery
The Ultra-Sil Shopping Bag is a small, reusable bag made of the same strong fabric we make our pack covers, compression sacks and stuff sacks from, so it’s amazingly robust and durable. The stress points also have bar-tacked reinforced stitching so it can be filled to capacity week in, week out and still perform like…
The Leki Cressida FX Carbon will support you on all mountain hikes. This folding pole is equipped with the new Aergon Air Compact which is 12 % shorter and, as such, is perfect for smaller hands. This latest generation of grip, which is specially adapted for trekking, has been redesigned for comfort and control and…
Functional yet elegant, the Spartan Swiss Army Knife packs 12 essential functions into its slimline profile. The ideal tool for opening cans or stripping wire in your everyday life.
Dry bags are the way forward, and will surely someday rule the world. The Exped Fold Drybag BS series is sturdy and practical. Made from PU-coated nylon with taped seams, and with an easy-squeeze buckle for closure and a grab handle, they’re the best designed on the market. Compartmentalise your pack today!
One Planet’s Goondie 1 Nylon offers comfort and practicality, ideal for cooler climates. This is an all-season tent thanks to the protection and insulation of the full nylon inner and the high-sided bathtub floor, leading the industry in durability and water fastness. There is enviable interior height giving comfortable headroom when seated, while a mesh window in…