A SteriPEN is a must-have for anyone going anywhere with questionable water sources, and uses ultraviolet (UV) light to destroy bacteria’s ability to reproduce rather than filtration or chemical treatments. Whether your source is a clear running brook or a hotel tap, SteriPEN destroys viruses, bacteria and protozoa, including giardia, salmonella and cryptosporidium, in under…
Skratch Labs Strawberry Lemonade Sport Hydration Drink Mix was created for a simple purpose – to replace the electrolytes lost in sweat and to provide a little bit of energy when working out, without offending your palate or gut.
A taste of Japan on your next trek With the beef, rice and vegetables smothered in teriyaki sauce your palate will soon be conjuring up images of kimono-clad geishas gathered around onsens playing nose-flutes. Back Country Cuisine is freeze-dried in New Zealand from natural ingredients free from preservatives, and is so easy to prepare: just pour boiling…
Radix Nutrition’s Mexican Chilli Original 600 delivers a dense package of macro and micro nutrients all through plant based ingredients. Complex carbs, proteins and additional amino acids are all paired with good fats to help your body absorb the maximum amount of goodness. The result is that you can adventure better for longer.
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 small pack comes with three different sized bags for different valuables such as camera,…
The ultra versatile USB-rechargeable Storm 500 headlamp is powered by integrated high capacity 2400 mAh Li-ion battery with micro-USB charge port or the Storm 500 is now lighter, brighter, and smaller, boasting 500 lumens of light, an updated user interface, and a multi-faceted optical lens design that saves battery life.
Formidable, yet minimal, the Osprey Sportlite 20 is a great day hike backpack for the fast and light crowd who know what they’re getting into and only pack what they need. Panel-loading design keeps your packing straightforward and a minimal silhouette eliminates any need to fuss around. Plus, its AirScape backpanel and suspension system elevates…
If one thing is guaranteed in This Hiking Life, it’s precipitation at one point or other. This is a simple, no-nonsense Raincover from Swiss legends Exped. A shock cord ensures it will fit tightly around your pack and when not needed it stuffs down to almost nothing. Now you’ve no excuse not to go hiking…
Safeguard for your outdoor gear, the Sea to Summit Padded Soft Cell Large is an ultra-light durable cell that is ideal for protecting camera gear, binoculars, GPS and large delicate items in your pack. High-density die-cut EVA foam is covered with durable, lightweight Ultra-Sil fabric in bright colours to make a sleek looking pouch that…
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.
Sea to Summit was the pioneer in collapsible tableware – the Frontier series is the next step in this journey. Premium, EU food-grade materials – glass reinforced nylon 66 and silicone rubber – combine with clever design to create light, functional camp dinnerware from Sea to Summit. Each bowl now has a rim so you…
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 book details the Coast to Coast long-distance walking route from St Bees Head in Cumbria to Robin…