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.
Kahtoola’s innovative Microspikes are great for ice and packed snow, but this is Australia! The Nanospikes are smaller, lighter and designed to give you confidence on wet rocks or roads during light hiking or winter runs. The flexible elastomer skeleton allows your gait to remain natural, from heel strike to toe off, so no more…
Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Drink Mix Matcha Green Tea 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.
These light but strong polymer waterproof bags from Lifeventure will protect anything you care to put in them from water damage, scratching, religious conversion etc. The press-seal LocTop is rated to IPX8, that submersible up to 10m for 30 minutes. The large pack is designed for maps but comes with three different sized bags that…
The Ultra-Sil Shopping Bag is a small, reusable bag made of the same strong fabric we make our pack covers, compression sacks and stuff sacks from, so it’s amazingly robust and durable. The stress points also have bar-tacked reinforced stitching so it can be filled to capacity week in, week out and still perform like…
Have you ever thought I just want a map of NSW, the whole state, on one page for my wall to plan my trips! Well, you’ve found it! The reverse side has a more detailed view of the coast from Batemans Bay up to Forster, including campsites and lookouts for Barrington Tops, Wollemi National Park,…
It may have been been renamed, but the Field MS (formerly Field 7) is still the industry standard compass for schools, scouts and anyone delving into the art of navigation for the first time. The baseplate, rubber grip and common scales will help teach the junior explorer this lifesaving skill. All Silva compasses include a…
The One Planet Bungle are versatile, durable and great for those who insist on a comfortable down sleeping bag for their adventures. The tapered rectangular shape is generous enough to move around in but formed enough to have efficient warming capabilities. The full-length side zip, coupled with the shape, allows the bag to be unzipped…
If you’re out on a day hike or away from your base camp and benighted, constant rain, wind-chill and ultimately hypothermia can literally be the death of you. Don’t let that happen! Carry this ultralight survival shelter from UK stalwarts Lifesystems and drastically improve your chances of survival. In case of emergency, wrap your body…
Improve your compartmentality further with the ultra-lightweight Cord Drybag UL from Swiss packing legends Exped. Strong and superlight yet easy to access for those not requiring full water-resistance, these are ideal for separating dirty laundry, wet clothing, underwear or sugary goodies. Starting at just 8 grams, what’s to lose
Keep the elements at bay and your necessities securely stowed in this stylish Transporter Roll Top. The TPU-coating and roll top closure prevents water ingress during commutes while an internal document sleeve and pockets in the main compartment keep all your gear organized. Featuring a zippered side access sleeve that can fit a 16-inch laptop…