ALL ABOUT Rechargeable Headlamps Lachlan Gardiner December 5, 2017 All, Bushwalk & Camp, Gear, Reviews, Tips Few pieces of outdoor gear are as useful (nor so crucial) as a headlamp. Whether it's for hiking and night, setting up camp, getting caught out later than you expected, or simply finding the toilet when nature...
First Look: The North Face Ventrix Dave Casey November 29, 2017 Reviews The newly released Ventrix Jacket and Hoodie is The North Face’s next evolution of synthetic-insulation technology designed for highly aerobic activity in variable weather conditions. Ventrix technology...
How to Hike the Torres del Paine “O” Circuit in Patagonia Dave Casey November 27, 2017 Bushwalk & Camp, South, Tips, Travel 15 Comments The Torres del Paine Circuit in Patagonia is consistently voted as one of the best hikes in the World and in January my wife and I spent 9 days hiking the “O”. We had everything from sunshine to snow, 95km...
How to Leave No Trace when Hiking & Camping Dave Casey October 30, 2017 Bushwalk & Camp, Environmentalism, Tips 3 Comments We all enjoy a good trip to the bush, have a favourite national park or hidden spot that we love to visit to escape from the concrete jungle. In today’s high paced world it is more important than ever to...
Care Tips: Tents Dave Casey October 29, 2017 Gear, Tips 2 Comments With the winter all but a distant memory the bushwalking season will be in full swing soon and your likely to be getting outdoors for some camping or hiking. In that case its time to get your outdoor...
Rab Equipment: Heritage & Passion. Lachlan Gardiner October 17, 2017 Community, Gear "We are the kindred spirits. We are the fellowship hewn from granite and grit. We are the restless, the persistent, the plain stubborn. We are the strivers for perfection, the vanquishers of ghosts. We are...
How to wash your Rain Jacket Dave Casey October 16, 2017 Tips 2 Comments In previous posts we have given you all the tips & advice on Choosing a Waterproof Jacket and a heap of information on Waterproof Fabrics. Today we will cover how to care for your Rain Jacket. Why...
5 Areas to take your Indoor skills and Learn the Ropes Outside Rob Saunders October 8, 2017 Australia, Climb, Tips Rock climbing indoors and outside is one of the fastest growing sports in Australia, offering a wide variety of disciplines and types of climbing from indoor top roping to the explosion of social bouldering in...
All About Trekking Poles Lachlan Gardiner September 18, 2017 Tips What are Trekking/Walking Poles Trekking poles are simply walking sticks and they take many forms, ranging from single staves made from found wood to pairs of sophisticated height-adjustable poles made from...
Q&A with Gary at Western Mountaineering Dave Casey September 4, 2017 Gear Western Mountaineering is a California-based company that has been making ultralight down sleeping bags in San Jose for over 35 years. Ask anyone who owns one of these: they are fantastic! Dave from Paddy...