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…
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.
Sea to Summit’s Alpha Light Cutlery is sleek, tough and light, and this long-handled spoon is designed as the perfect length to use with Back Country meal packets. The series uses 7075-T6 Aircraft Alloy that has a superior strength-to-weight ratio and a smooth, matte finish. It’s even lighter than titanium, so unless you’re planning on…
This softcover coffee-table style Guidebook reveals the many hidden secrets of the Blue Mountains. Misty, snow dusted landscapes, mysterious amphitheatres, cliff-line waterfalls & waterholes, myriad bushwalking tracks leading to unexpected vistas, cliff-top sunrise brekky spots, plush Hatted restaurants & eclectic coffee shops and the extremist of extreme sports.Within this beautifully designed Guidebook, you’ll find our…
Keiths 2 piece pot and pan set is the perfect addition to your ultralight setup. Made of sanded titanium to keep weight down, it’s also corrosion resistant and bacteria inhibitive. With folding silicon handles and the ability to fit a 100g gas canister and a small stove like the inside the packed up pots you can…
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…
This Cicerone guidebook gives stage-by-stage directions for the Central Camino, starting from Lisbon, Porto or Tui, the Coastal Camino between Porto or Vigo, and the Spiritual Variant route from Pontevedra to Redondela. It also describes link routes that can be used to swap from one route to another. Detailed route guidance and maps are accompanied…
Travel light, cover more ground. Compact, organized, and comfortable, the Arcteryx 20L Mantis holds the gear you need for short hikes – or long hikes with a refined kit. The padded back and internal frame sheet create a comfortable, balanced carry, and the topload design gives you quick, wide-open access to the main compartment. Smaller…
These are the official 1:25 000 scale topographical maps from the NSW government Land & Property Division, covering the most outstanding areas of the state on a well-produced, reversible, fold-out map perfect for hikers.
Minimising weight so you can maximise your time on the trail, the Muon ND 40L is the ideal companion for long distance thru-hiking and trekking with a refined kit list. The ultralight, ultra-tough fabric and lightweight back system keep excess weight down and are exceptionally strong, capable of supporting heavy loads with superb stability. Versatile…
The Twist Top Pack Liner from One Planet is an ultralight, waterproof, and seam-sealed liner designed for all those gram counters out there. The twist-top closure is quick and easy to use. Just grab the top of the liner, twist it, and secure it with the toggle and elastic. Made from 20D ripstop nylon, it is…
Climbing, biking or hiking – a good water supply is essential. However, you don’t want to spend a lot of time preparing! The HERMETIC hydration bladder is filled with ease and closes immediately and securely. Thanks to the patented closure technology, easy handling is guaranteed, allowing you to start your sporting activity quickly and effortlessly….