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.
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…
Fully featured without weighing you down, the Yacuri ND 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…
Water is important to life; you don’t want to see it leaking into the desert sands after rupturing your reservoir. The good news is that that scenario is unlikely to occur if you’re using an MSR Dromlite bag as your reservoir! The Dromlites are the toughest lightweight reservoirs on the market, made from 200D Cordura…
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…
It may be technically possible to carry your meths around in a small water bottle, but it isn’t advisable. Better you use this purpose made, durable polythene bottle for your fuel, totally leak proof with a safety valve for controlled pouring and minimalisation of loss by evaporation. Can also be used for other fuels, such…
Leak proof stackable containers for storing snacks, creams, medications and more while on the move. Humangear Stax extra-large is designed as a meal container (although, it can have many uses). The XL eatsystem comes with a GoBites Click fork and spoon utensil stored in collapsed mode inside. Specifications
Skratch Labs Raspberry Sport Energy Chews can essentially be described as a candy gumdrop made of sugar and pectin. Or even a version of cooled down fruit pie filling that you forgot to put in a pie. The caveat though is that the Sport Energy chews are made for when you’re working out, not just for…
The Little Bourke has been designed as a versatile urban pack, whether your commuting, travelling or out running amok. With a 30 litre capacity and constructed from durable water tight canvas, it’s got plenty of room for all the essentials and it’ll keep everything weather safe no matter what you’re doing. It includes internal insert options,…
One Planet’s fast, light and free spirited Take Off will take travellers through their first adventure and many more, becoming a life partner. Spacious (60 litre), affordable and constructed with resilient, lightweight 500-denier Cordura, the sturdy EXACT FIT Mid harness keeps it comfy. Compression straps and stowable harness cover compact and protect your load ready…
The Twist Top Pack Liner from One Planet is an ultralight, waterproof, and seam-sealed liner designed for all those gram counters out there. The twist-top closure is quick and easy to use. Just grab the top of the liner, twist it, and secure it with the toggle and elastic. Made from 20D ripstop nylon, it is…
The Exped Ultra Pillow is a premium, ergonomic pillow in an all new ultra light, recycled 20 D stretch fabric. The pillow’s anatomic shape holds the head firmly in place while the low-profile FlatValve allows for easy inflation and deflation that won’t disturb a good nights sleep. It is the perfect pillow for fast and…