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.
Totally overhauled for 2019, Lowe Alpine’s VT Manaslu has most of the features of the but remains at a lower price point. Utilising their VT Plus Carry System, and thus ensuring a perfect fit for your entire walk, the Manaslu also incorporates most of the benefits of the Cerro Torre, such as the front opening…
Whether you’re a casual or experience hiker, the light and streamlined Hikelite 26 litre daypack combines essential features and quality construction with the impeccable ventilation that AirSpeed has to offer. Its minimalist panel-loading design keeps things clean and uncluttered for simplified use on any trail, and added external storage and compression help keep you organized. Now…
This excellent Cicerone guidebook to walking and trekking in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park and Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park, areas of Patagonia. Eight different walks and treks are described, including the 10-11 day Torres del Paine Circuit, one of the world’s great treks, as well as the shorter Half Circuit (4-5 days). The guide…
Nearly 450 grams lighter than the Exos 58 and featuring a more fine-tuned adjustment system, the 55L Exos Pro is the most comfortable ultralight thru-hike backpack in its weight class. A highly-ventilated AirSpeed backpanel supports light loads with ease while maintaining maximum airflow across your back, making it an ideal pack for your most long-distance…
Silva’s Expedition is the front-runner in their series of world-leading compasses.The base plate model has four different map-measuring scales for ultimate versatility, a screw for built-in declination adjustment and a rugged Dryflex housing. This is the perfect mid-range compass for heavy expeditions. All Silva compasses include a pamphlet explaining their 1-2-3 map-reading system which demystifies…
The Opinel Carbon Steel Blade folding 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. High carbon content in the steel blade ensures a long lasting and very sharp edge. With…
Ultralight long spork is perfect for stirring meals or eating the last morsels from a freeze-dried food pouch. It has a handle with a unique profile for strength that permits individual utensils to stack together. Food contact surfaces have a semi-polished finish for more enjoyable dining. Made of hard-anodised aircraft-grade aluminium, the Long Spork is…
The Boonah is a classic little day pack, one of the favourites in the One Planet range due to its robustness and simplicity. Attachment points are compatible with all One Planet travel and hybrid packs, and the Waterloc canvas performs really well in the rain. And hey, it looks great! Made in Australia with a…
The Thermostack Cook Set Combo is a copmact, ultra-lightweight cook set designed for two adventurers. It features a titanium cup and a stainless steel cup that nest together as an insulating unit, along with a 750ml anodized aluminium pot that’s tough, non-stick, and built to last. The pot’s insulating sleeve helps keep meals hot for…
The Twist Top Pack Liner from One Planet is an ultralight, waterproof, and seam-sealed liner designed for all those gram counters out there. The twist-top closure is quick and easy to use. Just grab the top of the liner, twist it, and secure it with the toggle and elastic. Made from 20D ripstop nylon, it is…
The original Jetboil sparked a revolution in outdoor cooking. Boiling two cups in two minutes at 75-80% efficiency, the Minimo barely uses half as much fuel as conventional stoves – it boils up to 50 cups (12 Liters) of water from only one 100g Jetpower isobutane/propane micro-canister. Such outstanding performance results from the patent-pending FluxRing…