Cicerone’s guidebook to the Via Podiensis (Chemin du Puy) pilgrim route along the GR65 through southern France to the Pyrenees. The 750km route links Le Puy-en-Velay with Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and the start of the Camino Frances to Santiago. Includes Cele Valley and Rocamadour variants.
The awesome German Euroshirm umbrellas and our favourite camping chair brand Helinox had a love child and now we have the Helinox Umbrella One! Helinox incorporated a DAC pole into Euroschirm’s classic design making it even more durable. With a waterproof and UPF 25+ canopy it is ready for any outdoor pursuits. These aren’t designed…
Compartmentalise to your heart’s content with these featherweight Zip Packs from Swiss legends Exped. The lightest splashproof packing cells on the market, this comes in at a ridiculous 31g. Use it to separate your dirty laundry, or thermals or undies, or whatever you like. The customs inspectors will be so impressed!
The Elektra FE Cook System is a fuel-efficient, high-performance wonder. When you’re stomach is grumbling at the end of a fun day outdoors, you want food quickly, simply and conveniently – without the need to pack along a monster oven. You get a 28% faster boil time at a 20% fuel savings. (Small print: faster…
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…
Crampons are sharp, bulky, heavy and expensive, and should only be carried by mountaineers. But what if you need to cross packed snow, or icy rocks or just wet slabs on your bushwalk You could risk your neck, sure, and sometimes provide your mates with a good laugh, or you could carry some Microspikes and…
Silva’s Expedition is the front-runner in their series of world-leading compasses.The base plate model has four different map-measuring scales for ultimate versatility, a screw for built-in declination adjustment and a rugged Dryflex housing. This is the perfect mid-range compass for heavy expeditions. All Silva compasses include a pamphlet explaining their 1-2-3 map-reading system which demystifies…
The Exped Dura is the warmest, most durable backpacking mat for demanding adventures, including extended outings in alpine and polar regions, rugged paddling trips, and overlanding.Exped’s DOWNMAT TECHNOLOGY, with 700 cu in of down insulation for use in all seasons, ensures maximum warmth in any weather, while a 9cm thick air cushion cradles the body….
Minimising weight so you can maximise your time on the trail, the Muon 40L is the ideal companion for long distance thru-hiking and trekking with a refined kit list. The ultralight, ultra-tough fabric and lightweight back system keep excess weight down and are exceptionally strong, capable of supporting heavy loads with superb stability. Versatile and…
Exped flat valve sleeping mats can be inflated in a variety of ways, including blowing and pumping, but they all have drawbacks. Not with the Schnozzel Pumpbag! Damp breath can condense inside the mat and cause mould, and pumps always add precious grams to your pack load, but now comes Exped’s ingenious solution to all…
There’s nothing worse than buying a new tent and finding that the supplied pegs are completely useless! Well, maybe a few things, but we’re not going to go into that now. If this has happened to you then you need to replace those poor excuses for stability with these Exped V-Pegs. Solid & ultralight, these…
Back Country Cuisine Beef and Pasta Hotpot is a delicious, rich beef casserole served with a filling serving of pasta. Loaded with corn, carrots and peas and a hearty traditional flavour, and made from natural ingredients free from preservatives, it’s like bringing Grandma along to cook for you.