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.
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…
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…
One Planet’s Goondie 2 Mesh is perfect for two walkers in warmer climates, or a solo walker who likes more space. The walls are mostly made of micromesh, maximising air flow and comfort, with short, 15-denier nylon walls to stop the wind blowing in your face. Two doors and two entrances eliminate ‘the scramble’, and…
The One Planet Exact Fit harness system on the Larrikin bushwalking pack means you can stuff this 75-85 litre baby till it’s bursting at the seams, and it will still fit completely comfortably on your back. (Whether you can lift it is another matter!) Tough Waterloc fabric makes this pack well nigh waterproof and canvas-backed…
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.
The ACR ResQlink 400 Personal Locator Beacon is a small, lightweight and buoyant personal locator beacon. Engineered with military durability and equipped with ResQlink’s satellite precision this unit will not let you down if or when you need it most. You can trust this unit in any environment be it land, sea or sky to…
The Exped Sit Pad is an extremely warm, air-cushioned take-anywhere seat pad for any adventure in any season, whether ski touring, hiking, camping trip or paddling adventure.
Add warmth to your sleep system in cool or cold conditions: with Sea to Summit’s Reactor Liner. Using Thermolite Pro fabric with infra red-absorbing ceramic pigments and Thermolite EcoMade fibres , the new Reactor takes thermal performance to the next level. The stretch-knit fabric provides optimal comfort, and ensures the Reactor fits any sleeping bag….
Need a lightweight sleeping bag with an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio The Cocoon series by One Planet is a range of bags especially geared towards the ultra-lightweight hiker. The mummy shape reduces weight while helping to maintain warmth, ensuring a comfortable sleep. The V baffle design is coupled with an extremely breathable 15D Vapour Vent fabric…
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…
The Lowe Alpine Roll Up Wash Bag is a simple roll up wash bag with multiple pockets and smash-proof mirror. Keep all your toiletries and small items organised when travelling and on the move! Features