Skratch Labs Orange Sport Energy Chews can essentially be described as a candy gumdrop made of sugar and pectin. Or even a version of cooled down fruit pie filling that you forgot to put in a pie. The caveat though is that our Sport Energy chews are made for when you’re working out, not just for when…
A taste of Japan on your next trek With the beef, rice and vegetables smothered in teriyaki sauce your palate will soon be conjuring up images of kimono-clad geishas gathered around onsens playing nose-flutes. Back Country Cuisine is freeze-dried in New Zealand from natural ingredients free from preservatives, and is so easy to prepare: just pour boiling…
Sea to Summit’s Trek is for if you’ve ever wished for a less-constrictive sleeping bag that keeps you comfortable in a variety of cool-to-warm conditions. The Free-Flow Zip system allows you to open the bag sequentially for ventilation up to the point where it is opened flat as a quilt – you can even secure…
Osprey’s Farpoint Trek 75 combines technical backpacking and travel elements combine to create a pack that’s ideal for long-haul trips and extensive time on the trail.
These are the official 1:25 000 scale topographical maps from the NSW government Land & Property Division, covering the most outstanding areas of the state on a well-produced, reversible, fold-out map perfect for hikers.
Keep the elements at bay and your necessities securely stowed in this stylish Transporter Roll Top. The TPU-coating and roll top closure prevents water ingress during commutes while an internal document sleeve and pockets in the main compartment keep all your gear organized. Featuring a zippered side access sleeve that can fit a 16-inch laptop…
For day hikes, light overnights, sure-footed scrambles, and fast descents on two wheels, the Rab Aeon 35 is built to move with you over all terrain. With a range of technical features for all ascents and a close fitting back system that flexes as you move.
It’s called the Classic for a reason: it’s one of the most enduring and popular of the Camelbak range. It’s not a day pack, it’s a lightweight, minimalist way to carry your water. Full stop. Well, and also your keys, multi-tool, or wallet. Nevertheless, it’s incredibly simple and sleek, and at 170 grams, a pleasure…
Keith’s Titanium Mug is made of sanded titanium to keep weight down, it’s also corrosion resistant and bacteria inhibitive. With folding handles to keep it compact in your bag and a lid in case you want to cook in it or just keep your morning brew warm, it’s the perfect addition to your ultralight setup.
Lowe Alpine’s trusted AirZone Trail 25 combines many of their classic pack features in a slimmed-down, nifty package. Particularly of note is the ingenious AirZone breathable harness system, which holds the pack a few centimetres away from the body to ensure optimal ventilation and no nasty sweat patches. Features galore include: hydration sleeve & port,…
John Chapman and his co-authors 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 John & Co’s books are well laid-out and colourfully illustrated that detail routes, background, safety, trip planning and further reading.
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.