The Helium Bivy is Outdoor Research’s super lightweight version of their classic Alpine Bivy. Made from tape-sealed Pertex Shield+ with a reinforced base and bug mesh closure, it features a single lightweight pole to keep your face unconstricted. Ingenious design additions include: straps to keep your sleeping mat in place, a mesh pocket near the…
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…
Designed for a snug fit and minimum movement, the Salomon Active Belt enables you to keep all your essentials close at hand whether you’re on the trail, slopes or mountain path. With a lightweight water bottle and large pocket for gels, the belt help keep you energized and hydrated.
If you find most camping lanterns lanterns a little on the bulky side for trekking, you’ll be chuffed with Goal Zero’s new Lighthouse Mini. It has the same fold-down legs and directional lighting as the and allows you to shed 210 lumens of light in one direction only, e.g. forward when walking a trail at…
Move fast through mountainous terrain in comfort with Black Diamond’s Pursuit Trekking Poles. Ergonomic grip geometry and shape, with two grip sizes optimized for larger and smaller hands, make for more comfortable hand positions as well as reduces hand fatigue. Beyond the grip geometry, these poles are stacked other with comfort-focused features from cork grips…
If you want a technical pack that can do it all, reach for the Tempest Pro 20L. Whether you’re hauling gear into the alpine, cragging with a full rack or bikepacking solo, this pack is faster, stronger and lighter than ever. A new torso adjustment and premium injection-molded framesheet allow for an enhanced fit across…
The Sleeping Bag Expansion Gusset (or Expander) is a simple, clever way of adding wiggle room to One Planet sleeping bags. This zip-in extension can be left attached to your bag ready for the next use, and adds an extra 25 centimetres in diameter to the shoulder of One Planet sleeping bags. (All models except the…
Need a lightweight sleeping bag with an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio The Cocoon series by One Planet is a range of bags especially geared towards the ultra-lightweight hiker. The mummy shape reduces weight while helping to maintain warmth, ensuring a comfortable sleep. The V baffle design is coupled with an extremely breathable 15D Vapour Vent fabric…
Make a big plan, and then go bigger with the Hyperlite Porter 70L. For four-season missions where resupply points are less frequent, and bulkier gear or equipment is required, the Porter 70L can carry it all.Hyperlite designed the Porter for the expert ultralight backpacker or climber who moves fast, goes far and travels light. Made from 100%…
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.
Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Drink Mix Fruit Punch 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.