Highly versatile 26L daypack from Arcteryx for day hiking and everyday use. You are not all about work, neither is the Mantis 26 Backpack. Transitioning effortlessly from urban to trail, this versatile pack delivers technical performance with a clean aesthetic. The drawbridge opening allows easy access to the large main compartment, multiple pockets provide intuitive…
Cicerone guidebook to 50 day walks in the Mont Blanc region near Chamonix and Courmayeur, plus outlines of 4 multi-day treks around both sides of the Mont Blanc massif. The walks range from 3 to 20km and cover a variety of terrains from easy valley walks to more challenging routes over boulders, scree and on…
This stroganoff is based on the traditional Russian recipe, beef and mushroom in a sour cream sauce served with rice – perfect for keeping your babushka warm on a windblown evening out on the steppe. Back Country Cuisine is made in New Zealand from natural ingredients free from preservatives, and is so easy to prepare:…
The Lowe Alpine Edge 18 Daypack has had a few little updates to make it even more comfortable to wear as well as a few aesthetic changes. The Edge series from Lowe Alpine has always been the great “all rounder” of day packs. The look and function just as good on the train commute to…
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…
Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Drink Mix Strawberries was created for a simple purpose – to replace the electrolytes lost in sweat and to provide a little bit of energy when working out, without offending your palate or gut.
Minimising weight so you can maximise your time on the trail, the Muon 40L is the ideal companion for long distance thru-hiking and trekking with a refined kit list. The ultralight, ultra-tough fabric and lightweight back system keep excess weight down and are exceptionally strong, capable of supporting heavy loads with superb stability. Versatile and…
Sea to Summit’s Alpha Light Cutlery is sleek, tough and light, and this Spork is the most useful piece of all. 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 using this cutlery as emergency climbing gear…
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 25 is a perfect weather protection in a durable and lightweight pack. A versatile single compartment pack the Typhoon 25 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…
The One Planet Basic Hydration Bladder Insert is a simple pocket that attaches inside your pack, keeping your hydration bladder (2 or 3 litres) upright and close to your back where the load is most comfortable to carry. Made from 100 D nylon, it is lightweight (30 g) and protects your precious water supply. The…