No fiddling with pumps and filters and chemicals. The new Widepac with inline Sawyer filter lets you re-fill your SOURCE from any creek, river, well, lake or pond and be sure to drink clean water. Unless you’re in the desert, this also means: carrying less water, as you are free to refill on the trail!…
If you need a reusable, BPA-free plastic bottle to tote on day-to-day expeditions in the city or out in the wilderness, look no further than Laken’s Classic Tritan Polyester bottle. Lightweight and strong, this robust receptacle has a secure cap with a carabiner-compatible loop, volume markings for measuring out the water for your dehydrated food,…
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…
Part of One Planet’s Black Series of Day Packs, the Knockabout is a classic. Slightly larger than the Boonah, and is 24 litres of style, robustness and simplicity. Attachment points are compatible with all One Planet travel and hybrid packs, and the Waterloc canvas performs really well in the rain. And hey, it looks great!…
Description You can’t always guarantee a nice flat bit of ground upon which to rest your gas canister and cook your dinner. Reduce the risk of accidentally kicking over your gourmet bacon gnocchi by using this spring-loaded, three-legged stabiliser. Weighs only 34 grams and works with 100g, 230g or 450g canisters. Well worth it…
Lightweight, fast and environmentally conscious, this pack is designed for the trail enthusiast. Featuring Deuter’s Lite back system, breathable vest-style perforated shoulder straps, flexible hip fins, and a precision-adjustable sternum strap, it offers both comfort and performance. Crafted from 100% recycled, bluesign certified fabric, it’s as eco-friendly as it is functional. Perfect for fast-paced hikes…
This is one of a series of excellent guide books from the Cicerone. Their guides are an inexpensive option for hikers heading all over the world looking to explore the world’s best walks and treks, mountains and cycle routes. This book covers the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), an epic 2650 mile hike from California’s Mexican border to…
A SteriPEN is a must-have for anyone going anywhere with questionable water sources, and uses ultraviolet (UV) light to destroy bacteria’s ability to reproduce rather than filtration or chemical treatments. Whether your source is a clear running brook or a hotel tap, SteriPEN destroys viruses, bacteria and protozoa, including giardia, salmonella and cryptosporidium, in under…
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…
Want to spice up your porridge with a bit of flavour in the morning These freeze dried Blueberries from Forager Fruits are the way to go. They weigh nothing add flavour and some much needed dietary variance to your breakfast and can even be eaten without being rehydrated as a delicious chip-like snack.
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…
Cicerone guidebook for walking the Tour of Mont Blanc, one of the world’s classic treks. The 170km TMB route typically takes 11 days and is described in both anti-clockwise and clockwise directions, with optional variants. Includes information about refuges and facilities and a separate booklet showing the entire route on IGN 1:25,000 maps.