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.
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…
With its small size and precise needle, the Silva Pocket compass is a handy, compact compass that is perfect to bring along on your hike. While not designed for advanced navigation, it is a great aid if you need to find the right basic direction quickly or use it as a backup for a more…
This 5L 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…
No fiddling with pumps and filters and chemicals. The new Widepac with inline Sawyer filter lets you re-fill your SOURCE from any creek, river, well, lake or pond and be sure to drink clean water. Unless you’re in the desert, this also means: carrying less water, as you are free to refill on the trail!…
Nalgene Wide Mouth Sustain Bottles, 500ml, are expertly crafted threads for leak-proof hydration and a wide mouth that’s perfect for ice cubes or fruit infusions. Proven in the elements and ready to withstand even the most rugged conditions. A pioneer, for pioneers.
Love Camelbak, but want a completely leak-proof bottle Well they’ve invented the Chute just for you. Rather than use the straw design of the Eddy bottle, the Chute uses a more traditional screw-top lid to prevent leaks. It’s niftier than a boring old run-of-the-mill bottle though – the cap stows next to the carry handle…
Exped perfected dry bags years ago, and now they’ve brought back their sturdy and practical range of Waterproof Telecompression Bags. Made from PU-coated nylon with taped seams (10,000mm hydrostatic head), telecompression straps and a grab handle, they’re the best designed on the market. A purge valve makes it easy to push out excess air.
One Planet’s Extrovert, light, loud and ready to be out there. This slimline, single-entry rucksack will get you noticed on multi-day journeys, weighing less (only 1400g for the 55 litre capacity) without sacrificing comfort or support. Combining tough, light Diamondloc fabric with One Planet’s EXACT FIT Mid harness, the Extrovert has awesome design, style and weather resistance, with…
Cicerone’s guidebook has route descriptions for 100 day walks to suit alpine walkers of all abilities, with suggestions for some hut-to-hut tours. These routes take you through breathtaking scenery in the Maritime Alps, Julian Alps, Gran Paradiso, the Turnitzer Alps, Bernese Oberland, the Kitzbuheler Alps and the Dolomites of South Tirol.