PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons) are now so small that there is really no excuse not to carry one. The Rescueme is a prime example: weighing in at just 116g and half the size of an energy bar, this little guy will fit right in your hip belt or shoulder strap pocket and you won’t even know…
Hema’s map of the Northern Territory that has camping and rest areas, 24hour fuel and points of interest. On the reverse are through road maps of Darwin and Alice Springs, and a map of the greater Darwin region. For trip planning, there is a national park matrix and contact details for information centres.
If you’re looking to explore the main range of Australia’s gorgeous Kosciuszko National Park, this is the book for you. An awesome full-colour guide of over 40 of the best walks in the Snowy Mountains, written by Matt McClelland, founder of the widely popular online resource WildWalks. The book includes maps, easy-to-follow instructions and info…
The 350ml Laken Wide Mouth Laken Classic Thermo is one of the most useful things you’ll throw in your rucksack. Hot summer days and cold winter mornings will thank you for it. It’s high performance vacuum insulation and the 18/8 grade stainless steel will keep your drinks refreshingly cold all day or hot for at…
Ideally, everyone should be using some sort of sleeping bag liner: it protects the bag and means you won’t have to wash it as often (which eventually degrades the down or synthetic fibre); but if you need more warmth than protection, this is the liner to choose. Fast-drying, premium quality Thermolite yarn is cuddly and…
Fully featured without weighing you down, the Yacuri 65 is a highly versatile pack that takes you wherever you want to go, from thru-hikes to multi-day treks between alpine huts. The adjustable V-TRAX carry system, with its thermoformed harness and dual densities of foam, ensures full contact with your back while delivering cushioning support where…
The Lifeventure SoftFibre Recycled Towel is the original compact travel towel absorbing 9 times its own weight in water and drying 8 times faster than a conventional towel. Retaining their signature design, they’ve developed these printed recycled towels using recycled water bottles. Not only are they as soft, durable and absorbent as the original towel,…
The Budawangs stands as one of Australia’s most spectacular and distinctive wilderness areas. Using modern elevation, vegetation and trail data, The Budawangs finally delivers a map of quality and accuracy befitting this renowned bushwalking destination. Key features include:
At 6 grams each and 60cm long you can’t afford not to carry these Exped Accessory Straps out bush! The Exped Accessory Strap UL or Ultralight is simple but incredibly strong and able to lash anything you’d want to your hiking pack, bike or canoe. From sleeping mats and tents to skis, snowboards, camera equipment…
The One Planet Bath Bag is possibly the toughest little bag this side of the equator. It’s perfectly at home in your rucksack, kicking around in the car or your Wheelie luggage, and great for storing toiletries, first aid, cables and chargers… This robust, versatile companion is useful for travelling. Using the same Waterloc canvas and…
Sea to Summit’s Alpha Light Cutlery is sleek, tough and light, and this long-handled spoon is designed as the perfect length to use with Back Country meal packets. 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…
The Sonder sleeping bag is streamlined with versatile features, a spacious cut with a lighter build, designed for comfort and warmth year-round. Available in three temperature ratings (-3, -5, -8C ISO 23537-1 limit-of-comfort rating), and small, regular and large sizes.