John Brierly is one of the acknowledged experts in walking the pilgrim’s routes of the Camino on the Iberian peninsula. For walkers who do not wish to carry the full guide book, and who only require maps, John has produced this map kit, with full daily stage maps, contour guides and town maps to help…
Woah, the Cerro Torre totally got a facelift. Not content with making the classic workhorse expedition pack, Lowe Alpine have refitted the women’s Cerro Torre with their new VT Flex harness, ensuring a perfect fit for your entire walk.
These are the official 1:25 000 scale topographical maps from the NSW government Land & Property Division, covering the most outstanding areas of the state on a well-produced, reversible, fold-out map perfect for hikers.
Exped’s Flex Mat Plus and the like have become the go-to choice of thru hikers, gram counters and alpinists all over the world. Like Papa Smurf this mat is bluer and a little bit chunkier than the regular Flex Mat providing extra warmth and comfort. The closed cell IXPE foam is 3.8cm thick and comes…
The portable Chair Zero High-Back is the lightest, most compact tall-back camp chair from Helinox. Ideal for outdoor activities like camping, backpacking, hiking and biking, it weighs just 680 grams and packs small for easy transport in a backpack or bag.
The Dura 5R Long Wide is a durable, warm mat for demanding adventures, including extended outings in alpine and polar regions, rugged paddling trips and overlanding. Suitable for a wide range of adventures, the Exped Dura sleeping mat offers an optimal balance of durability, light weight, warmth and comfort. Exped’s Synmat Technology, featuring Texpedloft insulation…
The Opinel Stainless Steel #8 and No. 6 Pocket Knife in Walnut is the iconic adventure knife! Incredibly light, ergonomically designed and durable, this knife is a perfect companion for everyone including the lightweight hiker, the devoted picnicer and the fearless adventurer. First crafted in 1890 and still currently made in the Haute Savoie region…
The Alloy Pocket Trowel is a durable, lightweight and compact backpacking trowel. The handle retracts into the blade to save space in your backpack and extends to the same length as the ideal ‘cathole’ depth. It’s the perfect tool for practicing Leave No Trace principles in the backcountry and is made from a lightweight and…
Whether you’re heading out on your first backpacking adventure or need a high comfort pack that will keep you organised out on the mountain, the Sirac Plus ND50 is sturdy, stable and offers convenient storage features. The adjustable Air Contour X back system with a women’s specific fit is designed to optimise your comfort, using…
Dry bags are the way forward, and will surely someday rule the world. The Exped Fold Drybag UL series is possibly the lightest-weight fold-top storage system on the market. Made from lightweight ripstop nylon with taped seams, and with an easy-squeeze buckle for closure and a grab handle, they’re also the best designed. Compartmentalise your…
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…
The Hydrobak is the lightest pack in Camelbak’s range, perfect for the minimalist who just wants to run or ride their cares away carrying only a car or house key in the Essentials Pocket. The short torso length is designed to sit above the neat back pocket of a cycling jersey. Backed by Camelbak’s lifetime…