A SteriPEN is a must-have for anyone going anywhere with questionable water sources, and uses ultraviolet (UV) light to destroy bacteria’s ability to reproduce rather than filtration or chemical treatments. Whether your source is a clear running brook or a hotel tap, SteriPEN destroys viruses, bacteria and protozoa, including giardia, salmonella and cryptosporidium, in under…
Julbo have been making the world’s best outdoor eyewear since 1888 and, developed specifically for the snow and ice of high mountains and glaciers, the Shield is a stylish frame for any outdoor enthusiast. From mountaineering to climbing to riding these frames are in there element and perform with the best of them. The removable side shields…
The Leki Makalu is a classic you can always rely on for hikes and trekking. Equipped with the new Aergon Air grip, they have been specially adapted for trekking by combining lightness with stability for ultimate control on the trail. The special hollow core technology allows a combination of lightweight construction with large, supportive surfaces…
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 Japan Alps, featuring 27 walks and treks in the North, Central and South Alps, and…
For a different twist on hydration check out these Source soft bottles – flexible water carriers that fold flat when not needed and reduce in volume as you drink. The BPA-free polyurethane film hold no residual plasticky taste and can handle boiling water or being frozen. The sports cap has a high flow rate of…
Don’t buy new shoes–just replace the laces! Ok, maybe you weren’t going to do that–but we’re just making sure. Tobby makes quality laces of all lengths to suit whatever you’re fixing, be it shoe, mid or high boot. Certainly a lot better than an old piece of string or bailer twine or, at a pinch,…
Yes – this is a footprint for One Planet’s excellent Goondie 2 tent range, but no – the tents do not require one for everyday use, the floor is quite robust enough, thank you. The footprint is designed to be pitched with just the flysheet as a lightweight, standalone shelter in good weather. The bathtub…
The Deuter Kid Comfort sunroof can be easily stowed in a pocket of the child carrier – and quickly assembled when the sun shines. Suitable for Kid Comfort Active, Kid Comfort Active SL and Kid Comfort.
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…
An essential component in your sleep system, the Reactor Extreme liner with Thermolite Pro fabric utilises innovative infra red-absorbing ceramic pigments to give your system the thermal boost needed in colder-weather adventures. The soft, wicking stretch-knit fabric provides unmatched comfort and freedom of movement while still allowing the Reactor Extreme liner to fit any sleeping…
The Delta Plate has raised edges to keep your food on the plate and off the ground. The base features our patented Protex hex pattern, which reduces weight and disperses the surface temperature so it can be held comfortably with hot foods inside. Made from BPA-free, glass-reinforced polypropylene, it’s easy to clean and dishwasher safe.