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…
The excellent Cicerone guidebook to walking the Camino dos Faros, the way of the lighthouses on Spain’s Galician coast. The 200km route is described across eight stages and takes in some of the area’s most enchanting coastal scenery. Incorporates some challenging walking.
Reach for Tenacious Tape whenever a tear or rip happens. Quickly fix tents, ski pants or puffy coats with this strong, weatherproof tape that comes as a clear strip or roll and a variety of colours. Backed by an ultra-aggressive adhesive, it won’t peel off when applied to technical fabrics including nylon and vinyl. Instantly…
Cicerone guide details the Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo pilgrim routes. The Camino del Norte covers 820 kms and takes you from Irún via Bilbao and Santander takes around 5 weeks to complete. The 355km Camino Primitivo takes about 2 weeks. The book also includes the Camino Finisterre from Santiago to the coast.
Hema’s iconic large map of Australia is ideal as a trip planning tool and travel companion. Marked on the map are localities, the major road network, distances and major national parks. The map also shows localities, the major road network, distances and major national parks. The visual appeal makes it perfect as a decorative map…
Silk liners are to sleeping bags what sheets are to your duvet: You wouldn’t want to throw your blanket in the washing machine every week, would you Unnecessarily washing your sleeping bag eventually contributes to the degeneration of the down or synthetic fill, and is a huge pain in the neck. Throw a light liner…
The Exped Dura is one of 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 6cm thick air cushion cradles…
Travel far and light with the Fairview Family, designed to keep up with fast-moving globetrotters exploring new and exciting places. Despite minimal weights, this women’s specific, full-featured pack adopt serious backpacking features from Osprey’s more technical packs-like fine-tunable torso adjustments, load-lifting LightWire frames and breathable harnesses/hipbelts-blended with practical travel functionality. Internal organisation has been optimised…
Made with lightweight, waterproof bluesign approved 30D Ultra-Sil fabric featuring Cordura yarns, it’s ideal dry bag for backpacking and travel. The semi-translucent fabric makes it’s easy to see what’s in each dry bag. Other features include a non-wicking hypalon roll-top closure, an oval base to prevent the dry bag from rolling away on sloped surfaces…
Whether you are a lab technician or bushwalker, these mini-Nalgene containers will come in incredibly useful. Originally designed for the spill-unfriendly scientific environments, these HDPE bottles are made from tough HDPE plastic with completely leak-proof seals. On the bushwalking front, they are great for storing any liquids, e.g. cooking oil, salad dressing, shampoo, engine oil,…
Dry bags are the way forward, and will surely someday rule the world. The Exped Fold Drybag BS series is sturdy and practical. Made from PU-coated nylon with taped seams, and with an easy-squeeze buckle for closure and a grab handle, they’re the best designed on the market. Compartmentalise your pack today!