Cicerone guidebook to 50 day walks in the Mont Blanc region near Chamonix and Courmayeur, plus outlines of 4 multi-day treks around both sides of the Mont Blanc massif. The walks range from 3 to 20km and cover a variety of terrains from easy valley walks to more challenging routes over boulders, scree and on…
Staying hydrated is crucial and Nalgene’s Sustain 1 litre and 500ml bottles is perfectly sized to keep nearby at all times. It’s made in the USA from part-recycled materials in a bid to create a more sustainable future.
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.
Dry bags are the way forward, and will surely someday rule the world. The Exped Fold Drybag UL series is possibly the lightest-weight fold-top storage system on the market. Made from lightweight ripstop nylon with taped seams, and with an easy-squeeze buckle for closure and a grab handle, they’re also the best designed. Compartmentalise your…
The Side Release Field Repair Buckle is a replacement for the type of buckles threaded on webbing – for instance, a backpack hipbelt. The Side Release Buckles are not secured by a stainless steel pin, but are a standard style buckle suitable for applications in which adjustment is needed on both sides of the buckle.
The Osprey AirCover is for when storms hit, it provides waterproof protection for your pack and its contents, and for when it’s time to fly, it becomes a protective duffel to keep your pack safe in transit. Made out of double ripstop nylon.
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…
Skratch Labs Clear Hydration Drink Mix is a sports drink that tastes like water with a twist of orange. Drink Clear when you just want to drink water but know you need a sports drink. Clear is infused with a subtle hint of flavor from real oranges to give you a crisp, light tasting, refreshing way to…
The Hyperlite Southwest 70L pack is designed for on-trail, off-trail, and all-season environments, with solid-fabric exterior pockets to eliminate snag risk, protect stowed gear, and provide privacy when resupplying in towns.
Made with lightweight, waterproof bluesign approved 30D Ultra-Sil fabric featuring Cordura yarns, it’s ideal dry bag for backpacking and travel. The semi-translucent fabric makes it’s easy to see what’s in each dry bag. Other features include a non-wicking hypalon roll-top closure, an oval base to prevent the dry bag from rolling away on sloped surfaces…
Had plans to do the Camino this year Maybe your Everest Base Camp trek was cancelled Don’t worry! The Great North Walk is just what you’re looking for! The 250km walk between Newcastle and Sydney is stunning, challenging and right in your backyard. This new section-by-section guide includes full-colour photography, accurate maps, and info on…
Since the route was opened in 1888, the Milford Track has been described as ‘The finest walk in the world’. Join Almis for this four-day adventure and absorb the Maori myths of Aotearoa, learn about the discovery of Mackinnon’s Pass which led to the establishment of the track, experience the rain, the waterfalls, the climbs…