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.
Move fast through mountainous terrain in comfort with Black Diamond’s Pursuit Trekking Poles. Ergonomic grip geometry and shape, with two grip sizes optimized for larger and smaller hands, make for more comfortable hand positions as well as reduces hand fatigue. Beyond the grip geometry, these poles are stacked other with comfort-focused features from cork grips…
Silva’s Expedition is the front-runner in their series of world-leading compasses.The base plate model has four different map-measuring scales for ultimate versatility, a screw for built-in declination adjustment and a rugged Dryflex housing. This is the perfect mid-range compass for heavy expeditions. All Silva compasses include a pamphlet explaining their 1-2-3 map-reading system which demystifies…
Improve your compartmentality further with the ultra-lightweight Cord Drybag UL from Swiss packing legends Exped. Strong and superlight yet easy to access for those not requiring full water-resistance, these are ideal for separating dirty laundry, wet clothing, underwear or sugary goodies. Starting at just 8 grams, what’s to lose
One Planet’s new Big Friendly Giant (BFG) canvas bushwalking pack is the latest in a long line of amazing products from the Australian company. Built from tough-as-nails Aussie Waterloc canvas to keep out all but the absolute worst weather, with canvas-backed seams eliminate water ingress through the stitching, the BFG is fitted with the most…
The Exped Bivybag VentAir – PU features the extremely breathable VentAir fabric making this useful for a variety of applications. The more generous dimensions of this Exped bivy also mean most people can fit a full hiking pack in the bag as well. With a durable floor, bug mesh at the opening and a weather…
Julbo’s Vermont series are performance mountaineering glasses, designed with a nod to the classic mountaineering aesthetic. Featuring elegant round lenses, paired with removable leather side shields and nose piece, blending stunning aesthetics with practical functionality. Equipped with Spectron 3 Colour Flash polycarbonate lenses, these sunglasses offer a visible light transmission rate of 12%. The multilayer color…
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.
Sea to Summit’s Alpha Light Cutlery is sleek, tough and light, and this Spork is the most useful piece of all. The series uses 7075-T6 Aircraft Alloy that has a superior strength-to-weight ratio and a smooth, matte finish. It’s even lighter than titanium, so unless you’re planning on using this cutlery as emergency climbing gear…
When size matters, reach for the Dry Bag Mega XL. This size is perfect for storing tablets that you also need to use while on the go; the touch compatible material makes sure of this. This XL protector can be kept safely in a bag or be a bag itself. Should everything else get soaked…
Silva’s Ranger SL MS is the smallest ‘real’ compass you’ll find this side of Timbuktu.Everthing is downsized but none of the practicality has been lost. The SL keeps measurements in mm and inches and even has a pin-on function so you don’t have to worry about fishing it out every few minutes. All Silva compasses include…
Fully waterproof and touch screen compatible, the Fidlock Drybag medi gives you quick and easy access to your phone or other small valuables without the need to unclip buckles or use sliders, then it will seal itself right back up again so you never have to worry about it. Features