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.
The Deuter Kid Comfort sunroof can be easily stowed in a pocket of the child carrier – and quickly assembled when the sun shines. Suitable for Kid Comfort Active, Kid Comfort Active SL and Kid Comfort.
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…
You don’t have to compromise on comfort with this Lifeventure inflatable neck pillow, made from soft durable materials the U-shaped pillow is both lightweight and compact.
With generous capacity and plenty of clever details to make it easier to organise your kit, the Lowe Alpine’s AirZone Trail Camino 37:42 is perfectly adapted to challenging terrain and overnights in the wilderness. The breathable AirZone suspended mesh back system encourages airflow to your back, keeping you dry and comfortable throughout long mountain days.The…
From fast-paced day hikes to ultralight summer bivis, this agile Lowe Alpine 36L hiking pack is breathable, super streamlined, and perfect for when you’re covering ground with minimalist kit. Its ventilated AirZone back system is built with a knitted construction, giving you stability and flex where you need it and encouraging airflow, with a convection…
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 is a guide to walking the John Muir Trail through California’s High Sierra from Yosemite (El Capitan and…
The Osprey Eja 58 is the perfect women’s pack to carry when every ounce matters but you still need to count on your backpacking pack for a supportive carry, the Eja is just the ticket. The Eja 58, made from 100% recycled materials, is perfect for those more committing trips when resupply is few and…
The amount of times you can use the Exped Travel Hammock is limitless. If you don’t own a lightweight travel hammock you need one! Leave it in the car, your gear duffle bag, take it to the park or take it around the word!
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…
There is now no excuse not to head into the great outdoors or on that overseas backpacking trip without an awesome tent to protect you all the way! Outdoor innovators EXPED produce some of the world’s best tents and the Lyra III tent is a lightweight, strong, 3 season hiking tent that comes in at…