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.
If you’re out on a day hike or away from your base camp and benighted, constant rain, wind-chill and ultimately hypothermia can literally be the death of you. Don’t let that happen! Carry this ultralight survival shelter from UK stalwarts Lifesystems and drastically improve your chances of survival. In case of emergency, wrap your body…
The Mungo is a fast and light bushwalking pack from One Planet that helps you keep everything pared down to the bare minimum. Capacity starting at 55 litres is roomy enough for all the essentials and more, but doesn’t tempt you to overpack with extra space. Bungee cord on the front is handy for tucking…
SimPure’s Gravity Water Filter Filtration System is backpacking portable with a gravity-fed bag. The gravity-fed water storage bag can filter up to 5,000 litres. With a flow rate of 27 liters per hour, the gravity water filter can meet the all-day demand for outdoor water drinking.
Had plans to do the Camino this year Maybe your Everest Base Camp trek was cancelled Don’t worry! The Great North Walk is just what you’re looking for! The 250km walk between Newcastle and Sydney is stunning, challenging and right in your backyard. This new section-by-section guide includes full-colour photography, accurate maps, and info on…
Using the comfort of the closed-cell design from the Flex Mat sleeping mat comes a versatile, lightweight sit mat. The Sit Pad will make your day whether you’re in the backcountry, camping, sailing or paddling.
Elevate your outdoor escapades with Sim Pure’sfilter straw, the life straw, assuring a consistent provision of untainted drinking water. Crafted to be compact and easy to carry, this mini life straw is the ultimate accessory for recreational ventures such as hiking and camping.
The Sonder sleeping bag is streamlined with versatile features, a spacious cut with a lighter build, designed for comfort and warmth year-round. Available in three temperature ratings (-3, -5, -8C ISO 23537-1 limit-of-comfort rating), and small, regular and large sizes.
Silk/Cotton liners are to sleeping bags what covers are to your duvet: You wouldn’t want to throw your doona in the washing machine every week, would you Unnecessarily washing your sleeping bag eventually contributes to the degeneration of the down or synthetic fill, and is a huge pain in the neck. Throw a light liner…
Back Country Cuisine Beef and Pasta Hotpot is a delicious, rich beef casserole served with a filling serving of pasta. Loaded with corn, carrots and peas and a hearty traditional flavour, and made from natural ingredients free from preservatives, it’s like bringing Grandma along to cook for you.
Bottle sleeve with insulation that zips closed for total bottle protection. Keeps cold water cold and hot water hot. A rubberized hook and handle makes it easy to carry. Features