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.
Let’s face it – camping is not really so enjoyable if you don’t sleep well. A good night’s rest is essential to our enjoyment of the outdoors and is well worth a small weight penalty. Fortunately, with Sea to Summit’s range of comfortable and lightweight pillows, that weight penalty is minimal.
As stoves get ever lighter and more efficient, it takes a special company to come up with an innovative design, and that company is Japan’s Soto. The Windmaster is designed to seat the cooking pot so close to the flame that, besides being more efficient, there is hardly any room for wind to interrupt the…
Cicerone’s excellent guidebook to 22 multi-day treks in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, including the Jhomolhari, Druk Path and Dagala treks. The trails vary from 2 to 23 days long. The routes are mostly in western and central Bhutan, and range from easy to strenuous depending on the length, altitude and difficulty. Includes advice on cultural…
Six Foot Track Map, Informative map covering the 46km long trail from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves. Shows intermediate distances, campsites, facilities and extensive track notes. A NSW Government publication. This map can be laminated and refolded for extra durability in the field.
Designed for those who live outdoors, the One Planet 4Midable (4Mid) pyramid is light, simple and extraordinarily adaptable. It has an abundance of space and is easily set up as a couple’s tent, lunchtime getaway or group space. Tall enough to stand in, large enough to lounge, the 4Mid promotes a life lived well –…
These light but strong polymer waterproof bags from Lifeventure will protect anything you care to put in them from water damage, scratching, religious conversion etc. The press-seal LocTop is rated to IPX8, that submersible up to 10m for 30 minutes. The small pack comes with three different sized bags for different valuables such as camera,…
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 AC Lite 24 comfortable day pack features the ultra-light Deuter Aircomfort back system with maximum ventilation and offers an excellent comfort-to-weight ratio. It has a spacious main compartment and dedicated cell phone pocket, stretch side pockets, lid compartments and gear loops to strap poles and a range of gear to the outside of the…
One Planet’s Goondie 2 Mesh is perfect for two walkers in warmer climates, or a solo walker who likes more space. The walls are mostly made of micromesh, maximising air flow and comfort, with short, 15-denier nylon walls to stop the wind blowing in your face. Two doors and two entrances eliminate ‘the scramble’, and…
Back in its ninth version, this Radix Strawberry 400kcal Original Breakfasts are 25% more nutritious than ever before with seriously high protein, fibre, no added sugar and 30+ vitamins and minerals. It’s the best way to fuel your day – instantly, anywhere, anytime.