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.
Made from a high-tenacity Cordura ripstop nylon fabric, these 5litre, 10 litre and 15 litre compression sacks are strong and durable. The siliconised coating on the outside of the fabric and PU coating on the inside provides protection from the elements (seams are not taped so not fully waterproof).
Sea to Summit’s Trek is for if you’ve ever wished for a less-constrictive sleeping bag that keeps you comfortable in a variety of cool-to-warm conditions. The Free-Flow Zip system allows you to open the bag sequentially for ventilation up to the point where it is opened flat as a quilt – you can even secure…
The Camp Lite sleeping bag series from One Planet is designed specifically for camping and bushwalking in 2 to 3 seasons. The durable 20 denier Vapour Vent fabric is extremely breathable and hard-wearing and filled with 700+ loft DWR duck down. The tapered rectangular shape is versatile in nature: the bag can be fully unzipped…
For committing thru-hikes where every gram counts, the Osprey 55L Eja Pro provides the most comfortable carry in its weight class. Shedding nearly 450g off from the Eja 58, the Pro features a more fine-tuned adjustment system for its ventilated AirSpeed suspension system with anatomical women’s fit. Comfort, without weighing you down.
Silk/Cotton liners are to sleeping bags what covers are to your duvet: You wouldn’t want to throw your doona in the washing machine every week, would you Unnecessarily washing your sleeping bag eventually contributes to the degeneration of the down or synthetic fill, and is a huge pain in the neck. Throw a light liner…
Exped perfected dry bags years ago, and now they’ve brought back their sturdy and practical range of Waterproof Telecompression Bags. Made from PU-coated nylon with taped seams (10,000mm hydrostatic head), telecompression straps and a grab handle, they’re the best designed on the market. A purge valve makes it easy to push out excess air.
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…
Aarn’s well designed dual hipbelt fits snugly against your hips, allowing for a precision fit no matter what your shape is. The Pelvic Form Hipbelt is made to be adjusted for a perfect size and fit. Swap out sizes as you and your body change.Features
The One Planet Sac sleeping bag series is designed for general camping and travelling use in multiple seasons. The synthetic insulation is an efficient combination of synthetic fibres that insulate and maintain warmth with ease. Three layers of insulation are composed of Thermolink fibre, a woven fibre mid-layer and an outer thermal barrier. All this is…
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.
Since the route was opened in 1888, the Milford Track has been described as ‘The finest walk in the world’. Join Almis for this four-day adventure and absorb the Maori myths of Aotearoa, learn about the discovery of Mackinnon’s Pass which led to the establishment of the track, experience the rain, the waterfalls, the climbs…