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 Petzl Tikka Core is a rechargeable, compact, easy-to-use headlamp with red lighting. 450 lumens. It’s ready to go with you on all your nocturnal outdoor adventures, whether you’re hiking, moving around camp, or traveling. Easy to use with a single button, it’s also compact and slides into your jacket pocket or backpack. The headlamp has…
Marmot’s Tungsten UL 1 is the perfect 1 person, 3-season tent for those solo hikers focused on shaving weight without compromising on reliability. The tent features excellent ventilation, a large vestibule for gear storage, an easy 2-pole set up, and comes in at only 1.1 kg. With pre-bent poles creating more verticality in the walls,…
The ultimate ultralight medical kit, the AMK Ultralight/Watertight 3 Medical Kit contains the first aid essentials you need for solo day trips where portable, waterproof gear is a must. Ideal for hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, and climbing, this first aid kit includes supplies to clean and bandage wounds, treat muscle aches, dress blisters, and treat…
This is a magic Compression Dry Sack- not only can it squash your soft goods down to a third of their normal size, but the bottom panel is made from an air-permeable, waterproof fabric called eVent. As you compress the bag you can feel the air being pushed through the membrane, and yet water cannot…
Black Diamond’s Cosmo 350 rechargeable headtorch is ideal for camping, around the house, and outdoor adventures that require a simple light with both an all-purpose beam as well as night vision. The USB-rechargeable Cosmo 350 headlamp is powered by integrated high capacity 1500 mAh Li-ion battery with micro-USB charge port and is now lighter, brighter, and smaller, boasting 350 lumens…
The original Jetboil sparked a revolution in outdoor cooking. Boiling two cups in two minutes at 75-80% efficiency, the Flash barely uses half as much fuel as conventional stoves – it boils up to 50 cups (12 Liters) of water from only one Jetpower isobutane/propane micro-canister. Such outstanding performance results from the patent-pending FluxRing heat…
Planning a trip with a lot of trail time built in Then plan to bring along the Fairview Trek 50, a hybrid solution designed for women who travel far and wide and don’t stop moving when they get there. Whether you’re touching down in Cusco or Kilimanjaro, travel-specific features-like a protective pack cover and internal…
Fully featured without weighing you down, the Yacuri 48L is a highly versatile pack that takes you wherever you want to go, from spring bivi and bothy trips to light multi-day hikes. The adjustable V-TRAX carry system, with its thermoformed harness and dual densities of foam, ensures full contact with your back while delivering cushioning…
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…
Classic home style creamed rice pudding with stewed apples. 100% freeze dried, no refrigeration required and lightweight with a long shelf life of 2 years. High nutrient retention, great flavour and quick to rehydrate, just add boiling water.
Dry bags are the way forward, and will surely someday rule the world. The Exped Fold Drybag UL series is possibly the lightest-weight fold-top storage system on the market. Made from lightweight ripstop nylon with taped seams, and with an easy-squeeze buckle for closure and a grab handle, they’re also the best designed. Compartmentalise your…