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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The team at Paddy Pallin have put our collective heads together and come up with the ultimate list of Father’s Day Gift’s!! You will be sure to find the perfect gift for your Dad and maybe something...

When people ask me to name my favourite items of outdoor gear, I straight away think of those faithful pieces of kit that have stood the test of time. I am lucky enough to often be found using the latest...

Which is better a down or synthetic filled jacket? This is a very common question and the answer is highly dependent on what environments and conditions the jacket will be used in. In this post I will aim to...