With its small size and precise needle, the Silva Pocket compass is a handy, compact compass that is perfect to bring along on your hike. While not designed for advanced navigation, it is a great aid if you need to find the right basic direction quickly or use it as a backup for a more…
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…
Reach for Tenacious Tape whenever a tear or rip happens. Quickly fix tents, ski pants or puffy coats with this strong, weatherproof tape that comes as a clear strip or roll and a variety of colours. Backed by an ultra-aggressive adhesive, it won’t peel off when applied to technical fabrics including nylon and vinyl. Instantly…
Had plans to do the Camino this year Maybe your Everest Base Camp trek was cancelled Don’t worry! The Great North Walk is just what you’re looking for! The 250km walk between Newcastle and Sydney is stunning, challenging and right in your backyard. This new section-by-section guide includes full-colour photography, accurate maps, and info on…
Cicerone guide details the Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo pilgrim routes. The Camino del Norte covers 820 kms and takes you from Irún via Bilbao and Santander takes around 5 weeks to complete. The 355km Camino Primitivo takes about 2 weeks. The book also includes the Camino Finisterre from Santiago to the coast.
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.
Description A light and foldable pole from Masters for Trail Running and Ultra-trail running. It has a new black Falco grip and ultra light and soft strap. This pole is has a carbide tip and anodized aluminum alloy for a great grip on every kind of terrain. Push/Pull system assures compactness when closed and speed both…
Don’t buy new shoes–just replace the laces! Ok, maybe you weren’t going to do that–but we’re just making sure. Tobby makes quality laces of all lengths to suit whatever you’re fixing, be it shoe, mid or high boot. Certainly a lot better than an old piece of string or bailer twine or, at a pinch,…
Part backpacking pack, part travel pack and entirely made for adventure-meet the women’s-specific Fairview Trek 70, your new favorite globetrotting companion. An included AirCover, which doubles as a raincover, protects your pack until you reunite halfway around the world at baggage claim. The Trek will keep you comfortable while exploring both the back alleys and…
It may be technically possible to carry your meths around in a small water bottle, but it isn’t advisable. Better you use this purpose made, durable polythene bottle for your fuel, totally leak proof with a safety valve for controlled pouring and minimalisation of loss by evaporation. Can also be used for other fuels, such…
The Hydrobak is the lightest pack in Camelbak’s range, perfect for the minimalist who just wants to run or ride their cares away carrying only a car or house key in the Essentials Pocket. The short torso length is designed to sit above the neat back pocket of a cycling jersey. Backed by Camelbak’s lifetime…
Let’s face it – camping is not really so enjoyable if you don’t sleep well. A good night’s rest is essential to our enjoyment of the outdoors and is well worth a small weight penalty. Fortunately, with Sea to Summit’s range of comfortable and lightweight pillows, that weight penalty is minimal.