The Grampians region is one of the most popular destinations in Victoria for bushwalking and outdoor recreation. This detailed topographic map contains the latest road and walking trail networks, including the first stage of the new Grampians Peaks Trail, and locations of all the recreation sites in the region. A detailed (1:25,000) map of Halls…
From the king of bottle makers, Nalgene, comes this on-the-fly drinking flexible and collapsible soft bottle – the Cantene. A litre and a half is plenty for a day on the trails and 3 litres is good for a day at camp, pack it with ice cubes when the temperature soars. As per Nalgene normal,…
The Exped Typhoon 15 a perfect weather protection in a durable and lightweight pack. As a versatile single compartment pack the Typhoon 15 comes with roll-top closure and compact body design. This heavy duty daypack made of durable ripstop nylon and taped seams is 100% waterproof and withstands incidental contact with rock. Two side stretch pockets…
Adventuring to a far-off destination where you’ll stay with your belongings more often than leave them in your hostel (Looking at you, tea house trek.) A hybrid of travel and backpacking packs, the Farpoint Trek 55 features both on-the-go and on-the-trail essentials. A luggage-style front-panel opening makes for painless packing and unpacking-leaving plenty of time…
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…
The Ether Light XT Insulated has large air pockets created from looped TPU baffles and has a height of 10cm so your hips can sink in without touching the ground. To help keep you warm, this has THERMOLITE insulation and Exkin Platinum to reflect radiant heat. This mat is from a 30/40D nylonfabric which provides a grippy and durable…
If you’re counting grams, but still count on a great night’s sleep, the Spark may be the right bag for you. Filled with RDS-certified 850+ fillpower goose down treated with a non-PFC Ultra-Dry Down treatment, the Spark is constructed with a technical hood and zipper draft tube to retain warmth. Comfort comes from a super-breathable…
Crampons are sharp, bulky, heavy and expensive, and should only be carried by mountaineers. But what if you need to cross packed snow, or icy rocks or just wet slabs on your bushwalk You could risk your neck, sure, and sometimes provide your mates with a good laugh, or you could carry some Microspikes and…
The Catalyst 3-Person Tent from Marmot is easy to pack, pop up, store, and care for-and more. Roomy and with two vestibules, this camping tent is the go-to when you’re bringing all the gear, and it even packs its own footprint. Plenty of mesh offers great airflow for summer camping, and it’s got tiebacks that…
The Delta Plate has raised edges to keep your food on the plate and off the ground. The base features our patented Protex hex pattern, which reduces weight and disperses the surface temperature so it can be held comfortably with hot foods inside. Made from BPA-free, glass-reinforced polypropylene, it’s easy to clean and dishwasher safe.
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.
They look like a cross between something from Inspector Gadget and Dr Seuss, but if you don’t mind that (and who would) you’ll love the X series from Sea to Summit, including this cup. Made of flexible silicon sides that are freestanding and rigid and yet collapse completely flat, they are nifty and generously-sized. Because…