If you’ve packed everything but the kitchen sink, then you’ve made a mistake. Sea to Summit’s Kitchen Sink is 5 litres in volume and quite possibly the most versatile, useful accessory you’ll bring on your trip. The brilliantly designed bowl holds itself upright and stable even if it’s not completely full of water. Use it…
The Opinel Carbon Steel Blade folding knife is the iconic adventure knife. First crafted in 1890 and still currently made in the Haute Savoie region of France. The ergonomically-designed handle is a pleasure to hold and easy to control. High carbon content in the steel blade ensures a long lasting and very sharp edge. With…
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…
The Centrum 20 by Exped is a versatile large entry commuter pack. The simple, roll-top main compartment with thermo-formed back panel is made of durable and water-repellent polyester and is environmentally-friendly bluesign-certified. The Centrum 20 has a padded laptop compartment and pouches for umbrellas, water bottles or the daily newspaper are placed low on each side.
Silk/Cotton liners are to sleeping bags what covers are to your duvet: You wouldn’t want to throw your doona in the washing machine every week, would you Unnecessarily washing your sleeping bag eventually contributes to the degeneration of the down or synthetic fill, and is a huge pain in the neck. Throw a light liner…
Victoria’s multi-day Great Ocean Walk covers 100 kilometres of spectacular scenery and varied hiking from Apollo Bay, around the famous Cape Otway and through to the world famous Twelve Apostles. The route follows the Shipwreck Coast, beside the wild Southern Ocean, as it takes in remote beaches, breath taking views at every turn, unbridged river…
So, you’ve got your 1L or 1.5L Nalgene bottle and you’re delighted that you can throw in ice cubes and clean it easily, but find that drinking from it makes your face and shirt all wet In short, you have a drinking problem. Fear not. Simply slip in this widget and sip to your shirt’s…
Tuned for travel, the AirPorter is a backpack travel cover to keep your backpacking, trekking or hiking pack protected while in transit, be it by taxi, train or plane. Its lockable zipper provides added security and an improved shoulder strap makes lugging it to and fro a breeze. Comes in three sizes.
From fast-paced day hikes to ultralight summer bivis, this agile Lowe Alpine 36L hiking pack is breathable, super streamlined, and perfect for when you’re covering ground with minimalist kit. Its ventilated AirZone back system is built with a knitted construction, giving you stability and flex where you need it and encouraging airflow, with a convection…
This is one of a series of excellent guide books from the Confraternity of Saint James, the pre-eminent, London-based organisation supporting pilgrim activities in Europe. Their guides are an inexpensive option for walkers heading to Santiago de Compostela on any of the many routes across Spain, France and beyond. Each book provides directions and details…