A SteriPEN is a must-have for anyone going anywhere with questionable water sources, and uses ultraviolet (UV) light to destroy bacteria’s ability to reproduce rather than filtration or chemical treatments. Whether your source is a clear running brook or a hotel tap, SteriPEN destroys viruses, bacteria and protozoa, including giardia, salmonella and cryptosporidium, in under…
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…
The One Planet Exact Fit harness system on the Larrikin bushwalking pack means you can stuff this 75-85 litre baby till it’s bursting at the seams, and it will still fit completely comfortably on your back. (Whether you can lift it is another matter!) Tough Waterloc fabric makes this pack well nigh waterproof and canvas-backed…
The BPA/BPA-free Sustain Naglene’s new material derived from 50% waste plastic (using ISCC certified mass balance). The classic Nalgene Wide Mouth bottle with expertly crafted threads for leak-proof hydration and perfect for ice cubes or fruit infusions. Proven in the elements and ready to withstand even the most rugged conditions. A pioneer, for pioneers. Durable,…
The Natural Exhilaration is a top of the range daypack – fully featured and multi-talented. With the combined U Flow systems and auto-moulding features, your ability to move freely and stabily through rough terrain will be impressive.Add any model Balance Pocket or Bag to create a Balance Pack, adding user-friendliness (instant gear access) and increasing…
The 350ml Laken Wide Mouth Laken Classic Thermo is one of the most useful things you’ll throw in your rucksack. Hot summer days and cold winter mornings will thank you for it. It’s high performance vacuum insulation and the 18/8 grade stainless steel will keep your drinks refreshingly cold all day or hot for at…
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…
For day hikes, light overnights, sure-footed scrambles, and fast descents on two wheels, the new Rab Aeon 27 is built to move with you over all terrain. With a range of technical features for all ascents and a close fitting back system that flexes as you move. It has an Air Contour back and is…
So, you’ve got your 1L or 1.5L Nalgene bottle and you’re delighted that you can throw in ice cubes and clean it easily, but find that drinking from it makes your face and shirt all wet In short, you have a drinking problem. Fear not. Simply slip in this widget and sip to your shirt’s…
Travel light and fast with the Ultralight/Watertight 5 AMK Medical Kit, which weighs only 102g. With enough first aid supplies for a pair of adventurers heading out for 1-2 days, this 100% waterproof kit is packed with first aid supplies to clean and bandage wounds, treat muscle aches, dress blisters, and treat other common outdoor…
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.