PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons) are now so small that there is really no excuse not to carry one. The Rescueme is a prime example: weighing in at just 116g and half the size of an energy bar, this little guy will fit right in your hip belt or shoulder strap pocket and you won’t even know…
Planning a trip with a lot of trail time built in Then plan to bring along the Fairview Trek 50, a hybrid solution designed for women who travel far and wide and don’t stop moving when they get there. Whether you’re touching down in Cusco or Kilimanjaro, travel-specific features-like a protective pack cover and internal…
This is one of a series of excellent guide books from the Confraternity of Saint James, the pre-eminent, London-based organisation supporting pilgrim activities in Europe. Their guides are an inexpensive option for walkers heading to Santiago de Compostela on any of the many routes across Spain, France and beyond. Each book provides directions and details…
The Lowe Alpine Edge 18 Daypack has had a few little updates to make it even more comfortable to wear as well as a few aesthetic changes. The Edge series from Lowe Alpine has always been the great “all rounder” of day packs. The look and function just as good on the train commute to…
Fully featured without weighing you down, the Yacuri 65 is a highly versatile pack that takes you wherever you want to go, from thru-hikes to multi-day treks between alpine huts. The adjustable V-TRAX carry system, with its thermoformed harness and dual densities of foam, ensures full contact with your back while delivering cushioning support where…
While Masters have a range of sturdy telescopic trekking poles, their trail running models are in the Z-Pole style, shorter and lighter by design. Also perfect for lightweight hikers, The Trecime Aluminium’s 16mm diameter shaft is strong enough for use with a day pack on tricky terrain and the collapsed length of just 35cm will…
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…
The Hitchhiker 22 is a lightweight and durable pack perfect for commuting, travelling and adventuring alike. True to One Planet’s reputation for making life-proof gear, the Hitchhiker is no exception. Constructed from Diamondloc fabric, with double-stitch binding and larger zips for extra durability, this pack has been designed to withstand whatever you throw at it….
Move fast through mountainous terrain in comfort with Black Diamond’s Pursuit Trekking Poles. Ergonomic grip geometry and shape, with two grip sizes optimized for larger and smaller hands, make for more comfortable hand positions as well as reduces hand fatigue. Beyond the grip geometry, these poles are stacked other with comfort-focused features from cork grips…
The excellent Cicerone guidebook to walking the Camino dos Faros, the way of the lighthouses on Spain’s Galician coast. The 200km route is described across eight stages and takes in some of the area’s most enchanting coastal scenery. Incorporates some challenging walking.
These lightweight and field-ready Hydraulic Packing Cubes are water-resistant and keep your gear dust-free, organised and protected in transit and on off-road adventures. A completely welded construction they use a TPU laminated 70D ripstop Nylon that provides a translucent window panel so you can easily view the contents inside. The welded, low profile Hypalon grab…