For committing thru-hikes where every gram counts, the Osprey 55L Eja Pro provides the most comfortable carry in its weight class. Shedding nearly 450g off from the Eja 58, the Pro features a more fine-tuned adjustment system for its ventilated AirSpeed suspension system with anatomical women’s fit. Comfort, without weighing you down.
Here’s one for those of us who pine for the classic knapsack of old: the tough canvas top loader aka the Zipless by One Planet. Alloy hook buckles secure the lid while the front pocket is always accessible. Waterloc canvas is resistant to all but the most brutal weather. A minimal, yet padded and vented,…
Exped’s Ultra 5R Mummy shape medium length is a lightweight and compact sleeping mat featuring recycled 20 D ripstop face fabric, certified carbon neutral by myclimate. It is perfect for human powered adventures including backpacking, hiking, bike packing and alpine environments. It’s great for four season use.
The Leki Cressida FX Carbon will support you on all mountain hikes. This folding pole is equipped with the new Aergon Air Compact which is 12 % shorter and, as such, is perfect for smaller hands. This latest generation of grip, which is specially adapted for trekking, has been redesigned for comfort and control and…
Keiths 2 piece pot and pan set is the perfect addition to your ultralight setup. Made of sanded titanium to keep weight down, it’s also corrosion resistant and bacteria inhibitive. With folding silicon handles and the ability to fit a 100g gas canister and a small stove like the inside the packed up pots you can…
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….
Ultra-Sil Compression Sack is an excellent solution for when you need to compress volume without significantly adding weight. Made from a water-resistant, bluesign approved Ultra-Sil 30D nylon fabric with Non-PFC DWR this compression sack is far tougher than its weight would suggest. Ideal for use inside your pack or travel bag when you need to…
The AC Lite 24 comfortable day pack features the ultra-light Deuter Aircomfort back system with maximum ventilation and offers an excellent comfort-to-weight ratio. It has a spacious main compartment and dedicated cell phone pocket, stretch side pockets, lid compartments and gear loops to strap poles and a range of gear to the outside of the…
Keep on moving with the Rab’s new Aeon LT 18. An ultralight, all terrain pack with ventilated, harness back system, made for fast paced mountain missions. Secure and body hugging the Aeon LT offers fast hikers and mountain runners stability and comfort with on-the-go access to kit. It has an Air Contour back and is…
Whether you’re heading out on your first backpacking adventure or need a high comfort pack that will keep you organised out on the mountain, the Sirac Plus ND50 is sturdy, stable and offers convenient storage features. The adjustable Air Contour X back system with a women’s specific fit is designed to optimise your comfort, using…
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.
Nikwax Tech Wash is a technical cleaner for outdoor clothing and synthetic sleeping bags. It cleans effectively, restores water repellency and revives breathability and revives the performance of your gear, keeping you warmer and drier. Recommended for Gore-Tex, Windstopper, Nikwax Analogy and all other waterproof, windproof and fleece clothing and gear.