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.
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.
Lowe Alpine’s trusted AirZone Trail 25 combines many of their classic pack features in a slimmed-down, nifty package. Particularly of note is the ingenious AirZone breathable harness system, which holds the pack a few centimetres away from the body to ensure optimal ventilation and no nasty sweat patches. Features galore include: hydration sleeve & port,…
Reach for the Arcane XL when you need a bit more cargo space than most daypacks provide. The sleek, simple, aesthetic and sustainable Arcane XL Day was built for the everyday or a big day. Whether you’re commuting to work or school, going to the gym or traveling, the Arcane XL provides the convenience of…
The Helix Bite Valve, yet another one of Source’s great creations, has used a fancy 360 cylindrical silicone valve situation, which means you don’t have to swivel that hydration tube (or your body!) to a specific orientation to use it. “Omni directional operation” they call that. Might not seem like a big deal to some… but…
Cicerone’s comprehensive guidebook and map book to walking the 784km Camino Frances from St Jean-Pied-de-Port in southern France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, including an additional route to Finisterre. Split into 6 sections and 36 customisable stages, the guide lists over 500 pilgrim hostels. The map book covers the entire route, which can be…
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…
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 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 book details trekking in the Everest region of the Himalaya in Nepal, including Thame Valley, Lukla to Namche,…
Created to give you the freedom to roam – and made with a clean design and recycled materials – the the Mantis 30L is the largest Mantis’ capacity, organization, durability, and balanced carry make it a go-to however and wherever you want to explore. Its wide top opening allows easy access to the large main compartment,…
The Exped Seal Sleeve is a range of simple and compact cases that are fully 100% Waterproof and touchscreen compatible. If your next adventure might require you to keep your phone, tablet, wallet, map, money or documents from ending up in the drink – This is the product. Exped has developed a super strong zip…
Skratch Labs Passion Fruit 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.