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 book covers the Japan Alps, featuring 27 walks and treks in the North, Central and South Alps, and…
A taste of Japan on your next trek With the beef, rice and vegetables smothered in teriyaki sauce your palate will soon be conjuring up images of kimono-clad geishas gathered around onsens playing nose-flutes. Back Country Cuisine is freeze-dried in New Zealand from natural ingredients free from preservatives, and is so easy to prepare: just pour boiling…
Laken’s Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle with Jannu flip drinking cap has a press-to-release button for easy one-handed use and a straw. Made of durable stainless steel and with a high performance vacuum insulation, this water bottle keeps your iced drinks cold for up to 16 hours (not for use with hot or carbonated beverages). The food grade…
Hydration soft bottles from Source – flexible water carriers that fold flat when not needed and reduce in volume as you drink. The BPA-free polyurethane film hold no residual plasticky taste and can handle boiling water or being frozen. The sports cap has a high flow rate of 47 ml/s and an angled hinge for…
With generous capacity and plenty of clever details to make it easier to organise your kit, the Lowe Alpine’s AirZone Trail Camino 37:42 is perfectly adapted to challenging terrain and overnights in the wilderness. The breathable AirZone suspended mesh back system encourages airflow to your back, keeping you dry and comfortable throughout long mountain days.The…
For the experienced backpacker, guide, mountaineer or adventurer, there’s no better tool for the job than the women’s-specific Ariel Pro 75, featuring our most advanced fabrics, features, comfort and durability demanded by outdoor professionals and enthusiasts. A heavy-duty, customizable suspension system in a lighter package keeps you agile under a heavy load. A certified Bluesign…
Leak proof stackable containers for storing snacks, creams, medications and more while on the move. Humangear Stax extra-large is designed as a meal container (although, it can have many uses). The XL eatsystem comes with a GoBites Click fork and spoon utensil stored in collapsed mode inside. Specifications
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…
One of the lightest sleeping bags for its temperature rating. A perfect summer/shoulder season bag for those concerned with weight and packed volume. The Nitrous uses super light 10-denier Vapour Vent fabric, 800-850 loft Hydrophobic Down and 3D baffles for maximum loft and minimum packed volume. It also features a box foot and full length…
Lowe Alpine’s trusted AirZone Trail ND24 combines many of their classic women’s pack features in a slimmed-down, nifty package, and features a female-specific harness to ensure comfort for ladies torsos. Particularly of note is the ingenious AirZone breathable harness system, which holds the pack a few centimetres away from the body to ensure optimal ventilation…
Created to give you the freedom to roam – and made with a clean design and recycled materials – the the Mantis 30L is the largest Mantis’ capacity, organization, durability, and balanced carry make it a go-to however and wherever you want to explore. Its wide top opening allows easy access to the large main compartment,…
This Cicerone guidebook describes 110 gill and crag scrambling routes in the south of the Lake District, with sections covering Wasdale, Ennerdale and Buttermere, Borrowdale, Thirlmere, Patterdale, Mardale and Swindale. The guidebook includes invaluable of advice on equipment, safety, rope techniques, and scrambling techniques, as well as notes on access and conservation. The Lake District’s…