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.
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…
Nearly 450 grams lighter than the Exos 58 and featuring a more fine-tuned adjustment system, the 55L Exos Pro is the most comfortable ultralight thru-hike backpack in its weight class. A highly-ventilated AirSpeed backpanel supports light loads with ease while maintaining maximum airflow across your back, making it an ideal pack for your most long-distance…
Not content with their award winning , Sea to Summit have put their heads together and designed the Alpha Pot 2.7L – an invaluable addition to anyone’s camp kitchen. More than just a regular hard-anodised aluminium pot, the Alpha comes in at only 280g, has an ingenious lockable folding handle system and an equally innovative…
The functional Deuter Aviant Access offers a high level of carrying comfort thanks to the Contact back system, continuously adjustable chest strap and padded hip fins. Items are well organised inside thanks to the padded laptop compartment and valuables pocket. The fold-out main compartment with reinforced outer walls also allows quick access. The backpack can…
At 11 grams each and 120cm long you can’t afford not to carry these Exped Accessory Straps out bush! The Exped Accessory Strap UL or Ultralight is simple but incredibly strong and able to lash anything you’d want to your hiking pack, bike or canoe. From sleeping mats and tents to skis, snowboards, camera equipment…
Wanderfreund Makalu Leki hiking pole is made from high-strength aluminium for universal use. For both soft and hard surfaces: with the carbide metal tip or the rubber attachment, it offers safety and stability on every terrain. The Aergomed grip guarantees comfort. Thanks to the Speed Lock 2 system, it can easily be adjusted between 90cm…
Description You can’t always guarantee a nice flat bit of ground upon which to rest your gas canister and cook your dinner. Reduce the risk of accidentally kicking over your gourmet bacon gnocchi by using this spring-loaded, three-legged stabiliser. Weighs only 34 grams and works with 100g, 230g or 450g canisters. Well worth it…
The Opinel Stainless Steel #8 and #6 Pocket Knife in Olive is the iconic adventure knife! Incredibly light, ergonomically designed and durable, this knife is a perfect companion for everyone including the lightweight hiker, the devoted picnicer and the fearless adventurer. First crafted in 1890 and still currently made in the Haute Savoie region of…
The Boonah is a classic little day pack, one of the favourites in the One Planet range due to its robustness and simplicity. Attachment points are compatible with all One Planet travel and hybrid packs, and the Waterloc canvas performs really well in the rain. And hey, it looks great! Made in Australia with a…
Keep on moving with the Rab’s new Aeon LT 18. An ultralight, all terrain pack with ventilated, harness back system, made for fast paced mountain missions. Secure and body hugging the Aeon LT offers fast hikers and mountain runners stability and comfort with on-the-go access to kit. It has an Air Contour back and is…
Big adventures require even bigger packs and Lowe Alpine’s Cerro Torre delivers a classic hiking pack design with technical materials, an Axiom 7 harness, plenty of space and a rugged durability that remains weight conscious. This design makes it a comfortable heavy gear hauler for trekking, camping, backpacking and expeditions in the most extreme places….