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.
Whether you’re a casual or experienced hiker, the light and streamlined Osprey Hikelite 18-litre daypack combines essential features and quality construction with the impeccable ventilation that the AirSpeed tensioned mesh backpanel has to offer. Its minimalist panel-loading design keeps things clean and uncluttered for simplified use on any trail. Added external storage and compression help…
This Cicerone guidebook presents 75 day walks of 1 to 26km in South Africa’s Maloti-Drakensberg Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in KwaZulu Natal and easily accessible from Johannesburg, Harrismith, Pietermaritzburg and Durban, the region boasts dramatic cliffs, gorges and waterfalls, abundant wildlife and 2000 year old rock paintings.
Big adventures require even bigger packs and Lowe Alpine’s Cerro Torre delivers a classic hiking pack design with technical materials, an Axiom 7 harness, plenty of space and a rugged durability that remains weight conscious. This design makes it a comfortable heavy gear hauler for trekking, camping, backpacking and expeditions in the most extreme places….
Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Drink Mix was created for a simple purpose – to replace the electrolytes lost in sweat and to provide a little bit of energy when working out, without offending your palate or gut.
The Field Repair Buckle is designed to permanently repair broken buckles with just the help of a screwdriver. All Sea to Summit dry bags feature Field Repair Buckles, from the lightest Ultra-Sil Nano dry sack to the heaviest Hydraulic dry bag. Don’t let a broken buckle ruin your adventure. Be prepared and carry a Field…
The Grampians region is one of the most popular destinations in Victoria for bushwalking and outdoor recreation. This detailed topographic map contains the latest road and walking trail networks, including the first stage of the new Grampians Peaks Trail, and locations of all the recreation sites in the region. A detailed (1:25,000) map of Halls…
One Planet’s fast, light and free spirited Take Off will take travellers through their first adventure and many more, becoming a life partner. Spacious (60 litre), affordable and constructed with resilient, lightweight 500-denier Cordura, the sturdy EXACT FIT Mid harness keeps it comfy. Compression straps and stowable harness cover compact and protect your load ready…
Peak Aspiration is Aarn’s most popular Stronglite. The Stronglites are designed to take your gear into the world’s remotest places comfortably and reliably. They are tough, dynamic, multi-functional and highly water-resistant. Fully featured, they allow you to carry a wide variety of adventure tools for diverse conditions and multiple activities. Add Balance Pockets for natural…
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…
Friction is not our friend when it comes to skin-on-skin contact. Blisters are one thing, but chafing can very quickly ruin your day, or entire trip! Act first to prevent that burning soreness with an this Anti Chafe Balm from world leaders Body Glide. Formulated to be clean and mess-free, unlike powders or creams, Body…
Whether you’re off on urban or sporting adventures, Julbo Spark Polarized 3 is a must-have for women who want a single pair of elegant, high-performance sunglasses. A comfortable grip nose bridge and curved grip temples make sure they stay in place, and the Polarized 3 lenses offer clear vision and excellent glare control. Julbo Spark…