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 details trekking in the Everest region of the Himalaya in Nepal, including Thame Valley, Lukla to Namche,…
Hydration soft bottles from Source – flexible water carriers that fold flat when not needed and reduce in volume as you drink. The BPA-free polyurethane film hold no residual plasticky taste and can handle boiling water or being frozen. The sports cap has a high flow rate of 47 ml/s and an angled hinge for…
You can’t stop the rain, but you can stop it getting all your clothes wet with this roll-top Waterproof Pack Liner from Swiss legends Exped. Simply roll the top down at least three times, then clip the buckle and – Hey Presto! – you can walk all day in the pouring rain and your gear…
The Titanium Spoon, Fork and Knife Set is lightweight, compact and exceptionally strong and won’t bend or break if awkwardly placed in the bottom of your pack. Titanium remains a premium material for camp cutlery. It provides exceptional durability, it’s food safe, has a very high resistance to corrosion and will last longer than an…
Tuned for travel, the AirPorter is a backpack travel cover to keep your backpacking, trekking or hiking pack protected while in transit, be it by taxi, train or plane. Its lockable zipper provides added security and an improved shoulder strap makes lugging it to and fro a breeze. Comes in three sizes.
On rugged and tight trails, the Hyperlite Southwest 55L is a flexible performer that can adapt and handle the way gear volumes change for weekend, section, or thru hikes. Ideal when resupply points are less frequent and/or for equipment flexibility is needed. When the extra volume is not in use, the Southwest 55L’s top can roll…
Need a lightweight sleeping bag with an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio The Cocoon series by One Planet is a range of bags especially geared towards the ultra-lightweight hiker. The mummy shape reduces weight while helping to maintain warmth, ensuring a comfortable sleep. The V baffle design is coupled with an extremely breathable 15D Vapour Vent fabric…
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.
The Distance Carbon FLZ is Black Diamond’s premium pole for fully adjustable, folding performance. This highly adaptable trekking pole delivers 100% carbon construction, FlickLock Pro adjustability and a three-section foldable shaft. The lightweight and supportive Distance strap is breathable and moisture wicking, the ultralight EVA grip has just the right amount of comfort and non-scarring…
Want to spice up your boring ass porridge with a bit of flavour in the morning These freeze dried Forager Fruits are the way to go. they weigh nothing add flavour and some much needed dietary variance to your breakfast and can even be eaten without being rehydrated as a delicious chip-like snack.
They look like a cross between something from Inspector Gadget and Dr Seuss, but if you don’t mind that (and who would) you’ll love the X series from Sea to Summit, including this cup. Made of flexible silicon sides that are freestanding and rigid and yet collapse completely flat, they are nifty and generously-sized. Because…
If you need a reusable, BPA-free plastic bottle to tote on day-to-day expeditions in the city or out in the wilderness, look no further than Laken’s Classic Tritan Polyester bottle. Lightweight and strong, this robust receptacle has a secure cap with a carabiner-compatible loop, volume markings for measuring out the water for your dehydrated food,…