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.
This is one of a series of excellent guide books from the Confraternity of Saint James, the pre-eminent, London-based organisation supporting pilgrim activities in Europe. Their guides are an inexpensive option for walkers heading to Santiago de Compostela on any of the many routes across Spain, France and beyond. Each book provides directions and details…
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…
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.
This 20L Big River Dry Bag is a durable and abrasion resistant option that uses a strong 420D nylon fabric. If your idea of outdoor recreation involves rugged water sports like kayaking, canoeing, rafting, or motorcycle touring, they are the perfect storage bags to keep your gear dry. A white interior laminate affords greater visibility, and…
Add some extra storage space to your One Planet Goondie tent (1, 3 or 3 person) with this handy and lightweight loft accessory. It clips into the roof with corner toggles and hangs over your sleeping head like a ghostly shelf.
The awesome German Euroshirm umbrellas and our favourite camping chair brand Helinox had a love child and now we have the Helinox Umbrella One! Helinox incorporated a DAC pole into Euroschirm’s classic design making it even more durable. With a waterproof and UPF 25+ canopy it is ready for any outdoor pursuits. These aren’t designed…
Guidebook to the GR10, a 955km trek across the French Pyrenees from Hendaye on the Atlantic Coast to the Mediterranean coast at Banyuls-sur-Mer. Described in 55-day stages of 7-27km, the route can be completed in its entirety, usually in around 45 days, or in shorter sections using the bus and rail links found throughout the…
Given the amount of enquiries we fielded, we just had to start stocking the Sawyer Water Filter Systems. The Micro Squeeze is their classic filter: lightweight, compact, durable and simple to use. Instructions:
These light but strong polymer waterproof bags from Lifeventure will protect anything you care to put in them from water damage, scratching, religious conversion etc. The press-seal LocTop is rated to IPX8, that submersible up to 10m for 30 minutes. The large pack is designed for maps but comes with three different sized bags that…