It may have been been renamed, but the Field MS (formerly Field 7) is still the industry standard compass for schools, scouts and anyone delving into the art of navigation for the first time. The baseplate, rubber grip and common scales will help teach the junior explorer this lifesaving skill. All Silva compasses include a…
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.
Travel light, cover more ground. Compact, organized, and comfortable, the Arcteryx 20L Mantis holds the gear you need for short hikes – or long hikes with a refined kit. The padded back and internal frame sheet create a comfortable, balanced carry, and the topload design gives you quick, wide-open access to the main compartment. Smaller…
As stoves get ever lighter and more efficient, it takes a special company to come up with an innovative design, and that company is Japan’s Soto. The Windmaster is designed to seat the cooking pot so close to the flame that, besides being more efficient, there is hardly any room for wind to interrupt the…
With an adjustable slider that lets you customise the fit, the Croakies Terra eyewear retainer keep sunglasses secured to your person when you’re hiking, kayaking, cycling or sailing. Made with durable woven climbing rope.
Built for high-performance athletes, the Julbo Aero delivers exceptional comfort without sacrificing function. The single REACTIV photochromic lens provides a wide, unobstructed view, adapting to changing light conditions. The suspended lens design enhances ventilation, while shock-absorbing inserts on the Air Link Temples ensure a lightweight fit with superior grip.
The Helix Bite Valve, yet another one of Source’s great creations, has used a fancy 360 cylindrical silicone valve situation, which means you don’t have to swivel that hydration tube (or your body!) to a specific orientation to use it. “Omni directional operation” they call that. Might not seem like a big deal to some… but…
Minimising weight so you can maximise your time on the trail, the Muon 40L is the ideal companion for long distance thru-hiking and trekking with a refined kit list. The ultralight, ultra-tough fabric and lightweight back system keep excess weight down and are exceptionally strong, capable of supporting heavy loads with superb stability. Versatile and…
Fully featured without weighing you down, the Yacuri 48L is a highly versatile pack that takes you wherever you want to go, from spring bivi and bothy trips to light multi-day hikes. The adjustable V-TRAX carry system, with its thermoformed harness and dual densities of foam, ensures full contact with your back while delivering cushioning…
This excellent Cicerone guidebook to walking and trekking in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park and Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park, areas of Patagonia. Eight different walks and treks are described, including the 10-11 day Torres del Paine Circuit, one of the world’s great treks, as well as the shorter Half Circuit (4-5 days). The guide…
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…