These are the official 1:25 000 scale topographical maps from the NSW government Land & Property Division, covering the most outstanding areas of the state on a well-produced, reversible, fold-out map perfect for hikers.
There’s nothing worse than buying a new tent and finding that the supplied pegs are completely useless! Well, maybe a few things, but we’re not going to go into that now. If this has happened to you then you need to replace those poor excuses for stability with these Exped V-Pegs. Solid & ultralight, these…
Want to spice up your boring ass porridge with a bit of flavour in the morning These freeze dried Banana bites from Forager Fruits are the way to go. They weigh nothing add flavour and some much needed dietary variance to your breakfast and can even be eaten without being rehydrated as a delicious chip-like…
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 One Planet Exact Fit harness system on the Larrikin bushwalking pack means you can stuff this 75-85 litre baby till it’s bursting at the seams, and it will still fit completely comfortably on your back. (Whether you can lift it is another matter!) Tough Waterloc fabric makes this pack well nigh waterproof and canvas-backed…
Compartmentalise to your heart’s content with these featherweight Zip Packs from Swiss legends Exped. The lightest splashproof packing cells on the market, this comes in at a ridiculous 31g. Use it to separate your dirty laundry, or thermals or undies, or whatever you like. The customs inspectors will be so impressed!
Make the most of your day with this multi-functional 32 litre day pack designed to take you straight from the office to your next adventure.Designed with digital life in mind, the Lowe Alpine Phase 32 is a large volume day pack with a 15″ padded laptop compartment, tablet sleeve, and a harness pocket to stow…
If there’s one luxury that should not be denied on a camping trip it is a comfortable seat at the end of a long day. Sometimes a knobbly log, cold rock or patch of swept ground just doesn’t cut it, but now, thanks to Helinox and their revolutionary Chair One, even weight-conscious hikers can treat themselves.
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…
So, you’ve got your 1L or 1.5L Nalgene bottle and you’re delighted that you can throw in ice cubes and clean it easily, but find that drinking from it makes your face and shirt all wet In short, you have a drinking problem. Fear not. Simply slip in this widget and sip to your shirt’s…
Let’s face it – camping is not really so enjoyable if you don’t sleep well. A good night’s rest is essential to our enjoyment of the outdoors and is well worth a small weight penalty. Fortunately, with Sea to Summit’s range of comfortable and lightweight pillows, that weight penalty is minimal.
Whether you are a lab technician or bushwalker, these mini-Nalgene containers will come in incredibly useful. Originally designed for the spill-unfriendly scientific environments, these HDPE bottles are made from tough HDPE plastic with completely leak-proof seals. On the bushwalking front, they are great for storing any liquids, e.g. cooking oil, salad dressing, shampoo, engine oil,…