Author Lachlan Gardiner

Potentially the most important item of clothing in your outdoor wardrobe, choosing a waterproof jacket can be daunting. We want to simplify the process, which is why we've put together this waterproof buying...

How do you improve on something that is already so amazing? That was the question I had in mind when being shown the Leatherman Free for the first time. To cut to the point, within about 30 seconds I was...

Osprey have been making quality packs and luggage for some time now. It's not unusual to encounter someone in the outdoors wearing one. More often than not, that person has several Osprey bags, a selection for...

Comfortable footwear is crucial to getting the most from the outdoors. When we venture into the wilderness, it can be for long periods and over some pretty rough terrain. Making sure your feet stay happy is...

We at Paddy Pallin love good healthy food, especially when it's delicious and perfect for taking on outdoor adventures. So naturally we were eager to learn more about a little local company who are producing...

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...

"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...

Increasingly so it seems, my life is routinely packed into a big sack and lugged around. In the back of vehicles, traipsed through airports, across mountain passes lashed to yaks... you get the picture.  This...

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...

We check in with the Jonseys to see how their outback expedition is progressing. Paddy Pallin is proud to be supporting the Jonseys on their epic human-powered journey from the red centre of Australia to Port...