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…
With generous capacity and plenty of clever details to make it easier to organise your kit, the Lowe Alpine’s AirZone Trail Camino 37:42 is perfectly adapted to challenging terrain and overnights in the wilderness. The breathable AirZone suspended mesh back system encourages airflow to your back, keeping you dry and comfortable throughout long mountain days.The…
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…
Improve your compartmentality further with the ultra-lightweight Cord Drybag UL from Swiss packing legends Exped. Strong and superlight yet easy to access for those not requiring full water-resistance, these are ideal for separating dirty laundry, wet clothing, underwear or sugary goodies. Starting at just 8 grams, what’s to lose
The One Planet Bungle are versatile, durable and great for those who insist on a comfortable down sleeping bag for their adventures. The tapered rectangular shape is generous enough to move around in but formed enough to have efficient warming capabilities. The full-length side zip, coupled with the shape, allows the bag to be unzipped…
The New Zealand North Island Map (NZ) is a 1:1,000,000 scale travel reference map of the north island of New Zealand. Marked on the mapping are points of interest, tourist routes, walking tracks and national parks for touring the island. On the reverse are city maps of Auckland, Wellington, Whangarei, Napier, Kerikeri, Hamilton, Gisborne, New Plymouth, Palmerston…
Silk liners are to sleeping bags what sheets are to your duvet: You wouldn’t want to throw your blanket 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…
Simple in design but very light and comfortable, the Trailblazer 20 is a great solution for day hikes, short rides, or just getting around town. The technology on display is impressive: as well as all the requisite pockets, straps and attachment points, the Trail boasts a soft back board and perforated EVA pads for flexibility…
The Ubound 55L is designed for on-trail backpacking prioritizing mobile storage and accessibility. This 55L pack is great for the on-trail backpacker or all-day thru hiker devouring miles.