This excellent Cicerone guidebook to walking and trekking in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park and Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park, areas of Patagonia. Eight different walks and treks are described, including the 10-11 day Torres del Paine Circuit, one of the world’s great treks, as well as the shorter Half Circuit (4-5 days). The guide…
A walker’s guide to the Bogong High Plains, Mt Bogong, Mt Feathertop and Mt Buffalo by Glenn van der Knijff. With its unique user-friendly layout, Victoria’s Bogong High Plains will become an essential reference guide for all walkers. This full-colour, 96 page walking guide is produced in a handy A5 format. Includes
These super-light Mesh Organisers from Exped are perfect for sorting out all your gear in your luggage. Airy and transparent, with a sturdy zipper and with luminous pulls and hypalon tabs, they’re good for clothes, undies and all sorts of knick-knacks, whether you’re going for a dirty weekend or a full-blown season away. Collect all…
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 extra large bowl. Made of flexible silicon sides that are freestanding and rigid and yet collapse completely flat, they are nifty and…
Keep on moving with the Rab’s new Aeon LT 18. An ultralight, all terrain pack with ventilated, harness back system, made for fast paced mountain missions. Secure and body hugging the Aeon LT offers fast hikers and mountain runners stability and comfort with on-the-go access to kit. It has an Air Contour back and is…
Lifesystem’s Gravity Water Filter System 3L is the simple, lightweight and compactible option for back-country camping and backpacking. The optimized filtration cartridge boasts a high flow rate and ability to remove sand and silt without clogging. The water storage bag is made from premium materials for extra durability so it can stand up to the…
With an adjustable slider that lets you customise the fit, the Croakies Terra eyewear retainer keep sunglasses secured to your person when you’re hiking, kayaking, cycling or sailing. Made with durable woven climbing rope.
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…
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…
If you’re out on a day hike or away from your base camp and benighted, constant rain, wind-chill and ultimately hypothermia can literally be the death of you. Don’t let that happen! Carry this ultralight survival shelter from UK stalwarts Lifesystems and drastically improve your chances of survival. In case of emergency, wrap your body…
If you need a reusable, BPA-free plastic bottle to tote on day-to-day expeditions in the city or out in the wilderness, look no further than Laken’s Classic Tritan Polyester bottle. Lightweight and strong, this robust receptacle has a secure cap with a carabiner-compatible loop, volume markings for measuring out the water for your dehydrated food,…
These Tasmanian maps are recommended for regional planners and visitors intending to travel a little off the beaten track. The map is popular with drivers, cyclists and people wanting a regional overview of an area. The maps are available in folded and flat form and may be joined together to create an impressive wall map.