This is one of a series of excellent guide books from the Cicerone. Their guides are an inexpensive option for hikers heading all over the world looking to explore the world’s best walks and treks, mountains and cycle routes. This is a guide to walking the John Muir Trail through California’s High Sierra from Yosemite (El Capitan and…
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.
Sometimes a pack cover isn’t enough – you need a fully Waterproof Pack, and that’s where the Exped 20L Torrent comes in. With a roll-top closure and high frequency welded seams, this guy won’t be letting in any rain or splashes, in fact it’ll keep your gear dry in any situation short of total immersion….
Black Diamond Pursuit Shock Trekking Poles are packed with comfort-focused features like ergonomic cork grips and Bloom grip extensions, plus Black Diamond’s uniquely designed, streamlined shock, the Pursuit Shock is a premium pole option for any hiker.
Silva’s Ranger SL MS is the smallest ‘real’ compass you’ll find this side of Timbuktu.Everthing is downsized but none of the practicality has been lost. The SL keeps measurements in mm and inches and even has a pin-on function so you don’t have to worry about fishing it out every few minutes. All Silva compasses include…
Part of One Planet’s Black Series of Day Packs, the Knockabout is a classic. Slightly larger than the Boonah, and is 24 litres of style, robustness and simplicity. Attachment points are compatible with all One Planet travel and hybrid packs, and the Waterloc canvas performs really well in the rain. And hey, it looks great!…
Keep on moving with the Rab’s new Aeon LT 18. An ultralight, all terrain pack with ventilated, harness back system, made for fast paced mountain missions. Secure and body hugging the Aeon LT offers fast hikers and mountain runners stability and comfort with on-the-go access to kit. It has an Air Contour back and is…
The Leki Makalu is a classic you can always rely on for hikes and trekking. Equipped with the new Aergon Air grip, they have been specially adapted for trekking by combining lightness with stability for ultimate control on the trail. The special hollow core technology allows a combination of lightweight construction with large, supportive surfaces…
Reach for the Osprey Exos 48 for the perfect mid-size ultralight, with plenty of room to put in the miles, but not so much that you’re tempted to overpack. Highly experienced backpackers will appreciate industry-leading comfort and ventilation-without the weight it often adds-making it the perfect pack for ultralight multiday adventures. For those who really…
Lightweight, fast and environmentally conscious, this pack is designed for the trail enthusiast. Featuring Deuter’s Lite back system, breathable vest-style perforated shoulder straps, flexible hip fins, and a precision-adjustable sternum strap, it offers both comfort and performance. Crafted from 100% recycled, bluesign certified fabric, it’s as eco-friendly as it is functional. Perfect for fast-paced hikes…
Water is important to life; you don’t want to see it leaking into the desert sands after rupturing your reservoir. The good news is that that scenario is unlikely to occur if you’re using an MSR Dromlite bag as your reservoir! The Dromlites are the toughest lightweight reservoirs on the market, made from 200D Cordura…
Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Drink Mix Strawberries 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.