If there’s one luxury that should not be denied on a camping trip it is a comfortable seat at the end of a long day. Sometimes a knobbly log, cold rock or patch of swept ground just doesn’t cut it, but now, thanks to Helinox and their revolutionary Chair One, even weight-conscious hikers can treat themselves.
It’s no good having a map if it’s all soggy – contour lines tend to blur, transforming gentle slopes into towering cliffs. Avoid such topographical catastrophes by protecting your map in this practical map case. The welded design will protect paper from water and dust, and the TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) is UV resistant and folds…
As stoves get ever lighter and more efficient, it takes a special company to come up with an innovative design, and that company is Japan’s Soto. The Windmaster is designed to seat the cooking pot so close to the flame that, besides being more efficient, there is hardly any room for wind to interrupt the…
X-Pot from Sea to Summit combines innovation, space-saving capability and functionality features ideal for space conscious campers. Design features include an embedded stainless-steel ring in the rim which creates a rigid structure to provide confidence when cooking large volumes of food, a in-built strainer in the lid and the ability to collapse into a small…
Designed for those on foot around town or college, the German backpack specialists Deuter have the Giga Laptop 28 litre pack. Compact and well organised, the pack features Airstripes ventilation, removable and padded laptop bag with handle and pockets, internal document pocket, 3M reflector tab and key clip. Pretty much perfect.
Nikwax Tech Wash is a technical cleaner for outdoor clothing and synthetic sleeping bags. It cleans effectively, restores water repellency and revives breathability and revives the performance of your gear, keeping you warmer and drier. Recommended for Gore-Tex, Windstopper, Nikwax Analogy and all other waterproof, windproof and fleece clothing and gear.
The Mungo is a fast and light bushwalking pack from One Planet that helps you keep everything pared down to the bare minimum. Capacity starting at 55 litres is roomy enough for all the essentials and more, but doesn’t tempt you to overpack with extra space. Bungee cord on the front is handy for tucking…
A vibrant range of original cookware from Lifeventure made in the UK. The plastic camping cutlery clicks neatly together and they’ll withstand the harshest of treatment and a smooth interior makes them easy to clean.
Make the most of your day with this multi-functional 32 litre day pack designed to take you straight from the office to your next adventure.Designed with digital life in mind, the Lowe Alpine Phase 32 is a large volume day pack with a 15″ padded laptop compartment, tablet sleeve, and a harness pocket to stow…
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…
Wanderfreund Makalu Leki hiking pole is made from high-strength aluminium for universal use. For both soft and hard surfaces: with the carbide metal tip or the rubber attachment, it offers safety and stability on every terrain. The Aergomed grip guarantees comfort. Thanks to the Speed Lock 2 system, it can easily be adjusted between 90cm…
Leave that bulky camera behind on your next trip, should you even have one anymore, because all you really need for amateur shots is your smart phone, but wait … won’t it get wet/scratched on your adventure And as for paperback books – forget it! Maybe you’re off on an adventure but can’t do without your tablet…