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…
Back Country Roast Beef and Vegetables is a delicious combination of oven baked beef and herb gravy with vegetables and creamy mashed potato. Juicy slices of beef, peas, pumpkin and corn are covered with herb gravy. A separate pack contains instant potato mix, complete with milk powder, salt and a sprinkling of chives. Made from natural…
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.
The Expedition now has a sighting mirror! Silva’s Expedition S retains the rugged Dryflex housing, magnetic declination adjustment screw and numerous scale markers of it’s progenitor, but now includes a crystal clear mirror hidden in a defensive case. A must have for the intrepid bush-basher. All Silva compasses include a pamphlet explaining their 1-2-3 map-reading system…
For committing thru-hikes where every gram counts, the Osprey 55L Eja Pro provides the most comfortable carry in its weight class. Shedding nearly 450g off from the Eja 58, the Pro features a more fine-tuned adjustment system for its ventilated AirSpeed suspension system with anatomical women’s fit. Comfort, without weighing you down.
This Back Country meal is light to carry and provides tasty, fast nourishing food for adventure with freeze dried beef mince, kidney beans, corn and tomato in a hot chilli sauce, with corn chips to dip. Gluten free. No added dairy.
Exped have made a fully waterproof, lightweight day pack that takes up very little space when not in use – the Cloudburst 25. A slightly heavier and more durable version of the the foam back panel and mesh straps transfer small loads effectively while the removable waist belt prevents bouncing. The pack itself is fully…
For those looking to shave grams off their hiking kit, the Sea to Summit Delta Spoon weighs in at a minute 12g but is equipped with everything a hungry trekker needs to administer a hearty meal after a long day on the trail.
The must-have companion for overnight adventures, the AMK Hiker contains carefully-selected first aid supplies to treat common on-the-trail injuries and illnesses. This compact hiking first aid kit prepares you and a friend for whatever you may experience during a weekend on the trail.
The #06 Opinel Bushwhacker Pocket Knife is the smallest model (7cm blade) that features the Virobloc safety ring which will lock the knife securely open, or closed. Take it everywhere, or hang it from places with the leather lanyard. It is small enough to be placed in a pocket or purse and you’ll be surprised…
The New Zealand North Island Map (NZ) is a 1:1,000,000 scale travel reference map of the north island of New Zealand. Marked on the mapping are points of interest, tourist routes, walking tracks and national parks for touring the island. On the reverse are city maps of Auckland, Wellington, Whangarei, Napier, Kerikeri, Hamilton, Gisborne, New Plymouth, Palmerston…
The Exped Venus II Footprint is tailer made to fit your beloved Exped Venus II tent. Made from tough 70 D taffeta nylon which is PU coated and factory seam taped, it has a 3’000 mm water column. The shape of the footprint covers your vestibules as well so all your kit can stay out of the mud. You can…