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…
Marmot’s Tungsten UL 2 Person tent is the ideal set-up for those gram counters who are unwilling to compromise on reliability. The pre-bent pole construction adds extra verticality to the walls, which menas
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.
If there’s one luxury that should not be denied on a camping trip it is a comfortable seat at the end of a long day. Sometimes a knobbly log, cold rock or patch of swept ground just doesn’t cut it, but now, thanks to Helinox and their revolutionary Chair One, even weight-conscious hikers can treat themselves.
A taste of Japan on your next trek With the beef, rice and vegetables smothered in teriyaki sauce your palate will soon be conjuring up images of kimono-clad geishas gathered around onsens playing nose-flutes. Back Country Cuisine is freeze-dried in New Zealand from natural ingredients free from preservatives, and is so easy to prepare: just pour boiling…
The Exped Typhoon 25 is a perfect weather protection in a durable and lightweight pack. A versatile single compartment pack the Typhoon 25 comes with roll-top closure and compact body design. This heavy duty daypack made of durable ripstop nylon and taped seams is 100% waterproof and withstands incidental contact with rock. Two side stretch pockets…
Guidebook to the GR10, a 955km trek across the French Pyrenees from Hendaye on the Atlantic Coast to the Mediterranean coast at Banyuls-sur-Mer. Described in 55-day stages of 7-27km, the route can be completed in its entirety, usually in around 45 days, or in shorter sections using the bus and rail links found throughout the…
Deuter has designed the Futura Air Trek series to be the ultimate piece of kit for those longer-distance adventures. With plenty of space for all your gear, the pack features a convenient side bellows pocket and a height-adjustable lid that adds an extra 10 liters for all your snacks, along with generous front access for easy…
It may have been been renamed, but the Field MS (formerly Field 7) is still the industry standard compass for schools, scouts and anyone delving into the art of navigation for the first time. The baseplate, rubber grip and common scales will help teach the junior explorer this lifesaving skill. All Silva compasses include a…
Totally overhauled for 2019, Lowe Alpine’s VT Manaslu has most of the features of the but remains at a lower price point. Utilising their VT Plus Carry System, and thus ensuring a perfect fit for your entire walk, the Manaslu also incorporates most of the benefits of the Cerro Torre, such as the front opening…
Skratch Labs Orange Sport Energy Chews can essentially be described as a candy gumdrop made of sugar and pectin. Or even a version of cooled down fruit pie filling that you forgot to put in a pie. The caveat though is that our Sport Energy chews are made for when you’re working out, not just for when…
Best Walks of NSW Mid North Coast covers the mid-north of NSW from south of Port Macquarie to Yamba and boasts a huge range of beautiful environments, making the region perfect for exploring on foot. This book introduces the best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from leisurely cliff-top and beach strolls to the…