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 new Rab Aeon ND25 is built to move with you over all terrain, for day hikes, light overnights, sure-footed scrambles, and fast descents on two wheels. With a range of technical features for all ascents and a close fitting back system that flexes as you move. Women’s specific fit, an Air Contour back and is…
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…
This Deuter Speed Lite 17 pack is speedy, light and sustainable thanks to Deuter’s Lite back system, ergonomic, perforated shoulder straps, a detachable waist belt, precision-adjustable sternum strap and 100% recycled, bluesign certified body fabric. Designed for fast-paced hiking, side compression straps effectively reduce load wobble and enable full range of movement. This helps save…
Kahtoola’s innovative Microspikes are great for ice and packed snow, but this is Australia! The Nanospikes are smaller, lighter and designed to give you confidence on wet rocks or roads during light hiking or winter runs. The flexible elastomer skeleton allows your gait to remain natural, from heel strike to toe off, so no more…
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…
The One Planet Exact Fit harness system on the Larrikin bushwalking pack means you can stuff this 75-85 litre baby till it’s bursting at the seams, and it will still fit completely comfortably on your back. (Whether you can lift it is another matter!) Tough Waterloc fabric makes this pack well nigh waterproof and canvas-backed…
Simple in design but very light and comfortable, the Trailblazer 20 is a great solution for day hikes, short rides, or just getting around town. The technology on display is impressive: as well as all the requisite pockets, straps and attachment points, the Trail boasts a soft back board and perforated EVA pads for flexibility…
Reach for the Osprey Exos 48 for the perfect mid-size ultralight, with plenty of room to put in the miles, but not so much that you’re tempted to overpack. Highly experienced backpackers will appreciate industry-leading comfort and ventilation-without the weight it often adds-making it the perfect pack for ultralight multiday adventures. For those who really…
Do you need a waterproof stuff sack for your hiking gear Do you need a backup little 100g daypack that folds down to nothing With the Exped Splash 15 convertible daypack / fold dry bag you can have your cake and eat it too! A fully waterproof Exped quality dry bag with grab handle and…
The Bush Lite sleeping bag combines the ultimate in four-season warmth and weather protection with the luxury of more space. The roomy bag gives more wriggle room, while the vertical baffle system ensures maximum warmth for weight. Made from water-resistant, breathable Pertex Quantum Pro, the shell gives top-end durability, breathability and water resistance at minimum…
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.