John and Monica Chapman 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 their range of books offer insightful observations and background on numerous trails across Australia. John and Monica’s books are well laid-out, colourfully illustrated and provide extensive information…
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,…
Staying hydrated is crucial and Nalgene’s Sustain 1 litre and 500ml bottles is perfectly sized to keep nearby at all times. It’s made in the USA from part-recycled materials in a bid to create a more sustainable future.
This 13L Big River Dry Bag is a durable and abrasion resistant option that uses a strong 420D nylon fabric. If your idea of outdoor recreation involves rugged water sports like kayaking, canoeing, rafting, or motorcycle touring, they are the perfect storage bags to keep your gear dry. A white interior laminate affords greater visibility, and…
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…
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.
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…
Exped’s Flex Mat Plus and the like have become the go-to choice of thru hikers, gram counters and alpinists all over the world. Like Papa Smurf this mat is bluer and a little bit chunkier than the regular Flex Mat providing extra warmth and comfort. The closed cell IXPE foam is 3.8cm thick and comes…
The Hydrobak is the lightest pack in Camelbak’s range, perfect for the minimalist who just wants to run or ride their cares away carrying only a car or house key in the Essentials Pocket. The short torso length is designed to sit above the neat back pocket of a cycling jersey. Backed by Camelbak’s lifetime…
This strap is perfect for adding an adjustable shoulder sling to your One Planet travel packs, or other bags. Made in Melbourne with their usual tough construction, the buckle is easy to adjust but stays fast, the 50 mm webbing is super durable and the metal clips at either end are simple to attach. Maximum length…
At 11 grams each and 120cm long you can’t afford not to carry these Exped Accessory Straps out bush! The Exped Accessory Strap UL or Ultralight is simple but incredibly strong and able to lash anything you’d want to your hiking pack, bike or canoe. From sleeping mats and tents to skis, snowboards, camera equipment…