This is one of a series of excellent guide books from the Confraternity of Saint James, the pre-eminent, London-based organisation supporting pilgrim activities in Europe. Their guides are an inexpensive option for walkers heading to Santiago de Compostela on any of the many routes across Spain, France and beyond. Each book provides directions and details…
The One Planet Bungle series is versatile, durable and great for those who insist on a comfortable sleeping bag for their adventures. The tapered rectangular shape is generous enough to move around in but formed enough to have efficient warming capabilities. The full-length side zip, coupled with the shape, allows the bag to be unzipped…
Don’t buy new shoes–just replace the laces! Ok, maybe you weren’t going to do that–but we’re just making sure. Tobby makes quality laces of all lengths to suit whatever you’re fixing, be it shoe, mid or high boot. Certainly a lot better than an old piece of string or bailer twine or, at a pinch,…
Leatherman’s Sketetool KBx comes with a versatile combo knife blade that’s great for heavy-duty work or for quick, everyday uses. The built-in bottle opener on the clip is handy too. Choose from three colors to pick the right one for you.
Exped perfected dry bags years ago, and now they’ve brought back their sturdy and practical range of Waterproof Telecompression Bags. Made from PU-coated nylon with taped seams (10,000mm hydrostatic head), telecompression straps and a grab handle, they’re the best designed on the market. A purge valve makes it easy to push out excess air.
The Opinel Stainless Steel #8 and #6 Pocket Knife in Oak is the iconic adventure knife! Incredibly light, ergonomically designed and durable, this knife is a perfect companion for everyone including the lightweight hiker, the devoted picnicer and the fearless adventurer. First crafted in 1890 and still currently made in the Haute Savoie region of…
The Opinel Stainless Steel Blade #07 Bushwhacker Pocket Knife is the iconic adventure knife. First crafted in 1890 and still currently made in the Haute Savoie region of France. The ergonomically designed handle is a pleasure to hold and easy to control and has won numerous design awards. The Sandvik 12C7 stainless steel Yatagan blade…
This 13L Big River Dry Bag is a durable and abrasion resistant option that uses a strong 420D nylon fabric. If your idea of outdoor recreation involves rugged water sports like kayaking, canoeing, rafting, or motorcycle touring, they are the perfect storage bags to keep your gear dry. A white interior laminate affords greater visibility, and…
The Hyperlite Unbound (40L) is the ultimate backpack for those who demand durability, functionality, and ultralight design in one package. This backpack is made from Dyneema Fabric, which is known for its incredible strength-to-weight ratio, making it virtually indestructible in harsh conditions. With a capacity of 40 litres, the Unbound backpack is perfect for lengthy…
The Dura 5R Long Wide is a durable, warm mat for demanding adventures, including extended outings in alpine and polar regions, rugged paddling trips and overlanding. Suitable for a wide range of adventures, the Exped Dura sleeping mat offers an optimal balance of durability, light weight, warmth and comfort. Exped’s Synmat Technology, featuring Texpedloft insulation…
SimPure’s Gravity Water Filter Filtration System is backpacking portable with a gravity-fed bag. The gravity-fed water storage bag can filter up to 5,000 litres. With a flow rate of 27 liters per hour, the gravity water filter can meet the all-day demand for outdoor water drinking.