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.
Mach Gs from Goodr are a classic aviator style made to give you the speed if you feel the need. Plus, this smooth, sleek frame means no unsightly imprints on your nose from those weird nose pads on traditional metal aviator frames. Made for running but great for biking. Gradient lenses and fit regular or wider heads.
Compartmentalise to your heart’s content with these featherweight Zip Packs from Swiss legends Exped. The lightest splashproof packing cells on the market, this comes in at a ridiculous 31g. Use it to separate your dirty laundry, or thermals or undies, or whatever you like. The customs inspectors will be so impressed!
The Budawangs stands as one of Australia’s most spectacular and distinctive wilderness areas. Using modern elevation, vegetation and trail data, The Budawangs finally delivers a map of quality and accuracy befitting this renowned bushwalking destination. Key features include:
Lightweight and durable jar with a wide mouth for easy access to contents. Perfect for storing cereal, crackers, or pasta at a cabin or campsite. Made of polypropylene materials.Screw-on lid is secure, but not quite as leak-proof as the Nalgene bottle series.
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…
Silva’s Ranger SL MS is the smallest ‘real’ compass you’ll find this side of Timbuktu.Everthing is downsized but none of the practicality has been lost. The SL keeps measurements in mm and inches and even has a pin-on function so you don’t have to worry about fishing it out every few minutes. All Silva compasses include…
For the experienced backpacker, guide, mountaineer or adventurer, there’s no better tool for the job than the women’s-specific Ariel Pro 75, featuring our most advanced fabrics, features, comfort and durability demanded by outdoor professionals and enthusiasts. A heavy-duty, customizable suspension system in a lighter package keeps you agile under a heavy load. A certified Bluesign…
Lifesystems collapsible squeeze water bottle with filter gives backcountry versatility for trail running, through hiking and limited space adventures. Protects against bacteria, parasites, microplastics, silt, sand, and cloudiness The ultra-compact, reconfigured filter is tiny but mighty with a super packable kit that doesn’t sacrifice weight or space. It has extreme durability with 2x thicker, premium…
So, you’ve got your 1L or 1.5L Nalgene bottle and you’re delighted that you can throw in ice cubes and clean it easily, but find that drinking from it makes your face and shirt all wet In short, you have a drinking problem. Fear not. Simply slip in this widget and sip to your shirt’s…
Simple and durable – these aluminum guyline tensioners make setting up camp easy by securing tents, tarps, and clotheslines with just one overhand knot. Compatible with 2mm cord and guylines, with illustrated instructions printed on each tensioner. Comes with a pack of 4.
Ultralight Long Spoon from Sea to Summit is great for stirring meals or eating the last morsels from a freeze-dried food pouch. Food contact surfaces have a semi-polished finish for more enjoyable dining. Made of hard-anodised aircraft-grade aluminium, these utensils are built to go the distance. Weight 12g.