They look like a cross between something from Inspector Gadget and Dr Seuss, but if you don’t mind that (and who would) you’ll love the X series from Sea to Summit, including this cup. Made of flexible silicon sides that are freestanding and rigid and yet collapse completely flat, they are nifty and generously-sized. Because…
John and Monica Chapman 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 their range of books offer insightful observations and background on numerous trails across Australia. John and Monica’s books are well laid-out, colourfully illustrated and provide extensive information…
Hema’s map of the Northern Territory that has camping and rest areas, 24hour fuel and points of interest. On the reverse are through road maps of Darwin and Alice Springs, and a map of the greater Darwin region. For trip planning, there is a national park matrix and contact details for information centres.
For a different twist on hydration check out these Source soft bottles – flexible water carriers that fold flat when not needed and reduce in volume as you drink. The BPA-free polyurethane film hold no residual plasticky taste and can handle boiling water or being frozen. The sports cap has a high flow rate of…
Back Country Cuisine Beef and Pasta Hotpot is a delicious, rich beef casserole served with a filling serving of pasta. Loaded with corn, carrots and peas and a hearty traditional flavour, and made from natural ingredients free from preservatives, it’s like bringing Grandma along to cook for you.
Reach for Tenacious Tape whenever a tear or rip happens. Quickly fix tents, ski pants or puffy coats with this strong, weatherproof tape that comes as a clear strip or roll and a variety of colours. Backed by an ultra-aggressive adhesive, it won’t peel off when applied to technical fabrics including nylon and vinyl. Instantly…
Durable. Roomy. Meet Marmot’s Tungsten 3-Person Tent. With color-coded clips and poles that snap together, this tent sets up fast so you’ll be ready to go in no time. Double doors make it easy to move gear in and out, and two big vestibules means lots of room for storage.
Ideally, everyone should be using some sort of sleeping bag liner: it protects the bag and means you won’t have to wash it as often (which eventually degrades the down or synthetic fibre); but if you need more warmth than protection, this is the liner to choose. Fast-drying, premium quality Thermolite yarn is cuddly and…
With generous capacity and plenty of clever details to make it easier to organise your kit, the Lowe Alpine’s AirZone Trail Camino 37:42 is perfectly adapted to challenging terrain and overnights in the wilderness. The breathable AirZone suspended mesh back system encourages airflow to your back, keeping you dry and comfortable throughout long mountain days….
Marmot’s Tungsten UL 2 Person tent is the ideal set-up for those gram counters who are unwilling to compromise on reliability. The pre-bent pole construction adds extra verticality to the walls, which menas
Some ancient methods are still the best – like using a CUSTOM QUIVER to carry your poles across your back. Easy to access, easy to stow. Get them when you need them, forget about them when you don’t.