Go to any reasonably busy campsite and hunt around the grass – you’ll find dozens of bent and lost tent pegs. Are some of them yours Well, solid & super lightweight, these aluminium tent pegs are all you need to keep your temporary home from blowing away. The notched end holds guy lines perfectly and…
With generous capacity and plenty of clever details to make it easier to organise your kit, the Lowe Alpine AirZone Trail Camino ND 35:40 is perfectly adapted to challenging terrain and overnights in the wilderness. The breathable AirZone suspended mesh back system encourages airflow to your back, keeping you dry and comfortable throughout long mountain…
At 11 grams each and 120cm long you can’t afford not to carry these Exped Accessory Straps out bush! The Exped Accessory Strap UL or Ultralight is simple but incredibly strong and able to lash anything you’d want to your hiking pack, bike or canoe. From sleeping mats and tents to skis, snowboards, camera equipment…
Exped perfected dry bags years ago, and now they’ve brought back their sturdy and practical range of Waterproof Telecompression Bags. Made from PU-coated nylon with taped seams (10,000mm hydrostatic head), telecompression straps and a grab handle, they’re the best designed on the market. A purge valve makes it easy to push out excess air.
The Opinel Stainless Steel #8 and #6 Pocket Knife in Oak 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 of…
The Toolangi pack is a part of One Planet ‘s ‘practical lightweight’ range, a top-loader that deftly balances functionality, durability and weight. It’s earned its home among the gum trees with a comfortable EXACT FIT harness, well sized 70 litre capacity (medium), and tough Diamondloc fabric. They haven’t skimped on classic ONE PLANET design and features:…
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.
Here’s one for those of us who pine for the classic knapsack of old: the tough canvas top loader aka the Zipless by One Planet. Alloy hook buckles secure the lid while the front pocket is always accessible. Waterloc canvas is resistant to all but the most brutal weather. A minimal, yet padded and vented,…
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…
Want to spice up your porridge with a bit of flavour in the morning These freeze dried Blueberries from Forager Fruits are the way to go. They weigh nothing add flavour and some much needed dietary variance to your breakfast and can even be eaten without being rehydrated as a delicious chip-like snack.
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…