This bestselling bushwalking guide is the perfect companion for the experienced Blue Mountains adventurer, the keen bushwalking beginner and the whole family! Written by Veechi Stuart, a former Sydney Morning Herald columnist and true Blue Mountains local, this guide includes something for everyone. Included:
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.
Ideally, everyone should be using some sort of sleeping bag liner: it protects the bag and means you won’t have to wash it as often (which eventually degrades the down or synthetic fibre); but if you need more warmth than protection, this is the liner to choose. Fast-drying, premium quality Thermolite yarn is cuddly and…
The Ranger S MS is the older brother of the classic Ranger that we know and love. The S model has a large sighting mirror for 45 angle assistance in taking bearings on distant geographical features, and has cut out the magnifying glass in favour of a shorter nose, producing a smaller bundle that snaps…
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 new Stash is Jetboils lightest smallest and most compact stove yet. Coming in at a featherlight 200g but still retaining Jetboils famed efficiency and boil times this baby has a place in any pack. It utilises FluxRing tech on the cook pot to achieve the lightning fast two and a half minute boil times….
If one thing is guaranteed in This Hiking Life, it’s precipitation at one point or other. This is a simple, no-nonsense Raincover from Swiss legends Exped. A shock cord ensures it will fit tightly around your pack and when not needed it stuffs down to almost nothing. Now you’ve no excuse not to go hiking…
Yes – this is a footprint for One Planet’s excellent Goondie 1 tent but no – the tents do not require one for everyday use, the floor is quite robust enough, thank you. The footprint is designed to be pitched with just the flysheet as a lightweight, standalone shelter in good weather. The bathtub design…
Built for women who want minimal weight but maximum comfort in their adventures, the Women’s Spark lineup demonstrates Sea to Summit’s 100% commitment to building a sleeping bag that’s made perfect for you. Women’s specific shape and body mapping result in warmth and comfort without the weight. RDS-certified 850+ fillpower goose down treated with a…
The Exped Bivybag VentAir – PU features the extremely breathable VentAir fabric making this useful for a variety of applications. The more generous dimensions of this Exped bivy also mean most people can fit a full hiking pack in the bag as well. With a durable floor, bug mesh at the opening and a weather…