There is now no excuse not to head into the great outdoors or on that overseas backpacking trip without an awesome tent to protect you all the way! Outdoor innovators EXPED produce some of the world’s best tents and the Lyra III tent is a lightweight, strong, 3 season hiking tent that comes in at…
When the Vikings first learned that a metal sewing needle could be ‘enchanted’ or magnetized with a ‘magical’ rock to always point in one direction they believed that they had tapped into some magical power of the Aesir God Tyr himself. Little did they know that they had discovered magnetic north! Guided by these magic…
Wow. Just wow. It’s a collapsable, silicone-sided cooking pot! Who’d a thunk it Based on Sea to Summit’s design knockout X-series of bowls and mugs, the X-Pot is the world’s first shrinking cookware. At 2.8 litres it’s big enough for delicious camp meals, but when finished it flattens to only 4cm thick, and is also…
Comfort on long approaches can save your day, and easy access to gear gets you on the rock faster. The Arc’teryx Konseal 40 – perfectly sized for a day at the crags – is created for a comfortable carry and clean workflow. The materials – a 690D Cordura with Hadron LCP (liquid crystal polymer) grid…
The Osprey Exos 58 makes for an excellent ultralight companion. The Exos 58, made of 100% recycled materials, is perfect for those more committing trips when resupply is few and far between. Highly experienced backpackers will appreciate industry-leading comfort and ventilation-without the weight it often adds-making it the perfect pack for committing thru-hikes and ultralights….
A step up from it’s little brother the Field, the Ranger MS is the go-to tool for most map work on the planet. A longer base plate, magnifying lens and luminous markings build on the strengths of the entry-level model to complete this classic compass model. All Silva compasses include a pamphlet explaining their 1-2-3…
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 covers the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), an epic 2650 mile hike from California’s Mexican border to…
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…
South-East of Tasmania is one of Australia’s most beautiful regions, and with its stunning scenery and iconic walking tracks it is the perfect place to experience and enjoy on foot. This guide contains a diverse range of walks to explore, including strolls around historic villages, hikes through pristine bushland and rambles along the sparkling, unspoiled…
Cicerone guidebook for walking the Tour of Mont Blanc, one of the world’s classic treks. The 170km TMB route typically takes 11 days and is described in both anti-clockwise and clockwise directions, with optional variants. Includes information about refuges and facilities and a separate booklet showing the entire route on IGN 1:25,000 maps.