Author Lachlan Gardiner

Collapsible back-country cookware, now that's an innovation worth looking at. Sea to Summit has been selling their collapsible X-Series 'crockery' for a while now, so many will be familiar with the flat-pack...

The holy grail of sleeping bags is a mythical beast, oft spoken about in dark corners of gear shops & around the campfire on cold dark nights in the mountains... OK, I'll get to the point. Everyone would...

Icebreaker is a brand synonymous with top quality New Zealand Merino wool. Those who have worn Icebreaker merino, will know how versatile it can be in a wide range of temperatures & climates. Until now...

When I was a young boy I remember discovering an old external frame hiking pack deep in the back of a storage closet. Questioning my parents as to the use of this strange contraption, I learned that it was...

Taking a camera on your travels is a great way to record all those wonderful things you'll see & experience along the way. I've compiled some tips to (hopefully!) help you get more out of your travel...

Steeper shoes When I started rock climbing a few years ago, I remember trying on my first pair of climbing shoes. I didn't know much about shoes back then - but it seemed obvious at the time that the...

A tent is your home away from home, your shelter from the storm. Like houses, there are numerous different designs, styles & sizes available. What kind of tent you choose will depend on a variety of...

There are a few common truths when it comes to outdoor gear. One of those is that wearing good quality footwear it vital to getting the most from your time in the outdoors. Further to that, finding boots (or...

South-East Asia is a popular travel destination for Australians, and for good reason. Flights to this part of the world are generally quite reasonable & your travel $$ can really go a long way. More than...

Angie Scarth-Johnson, 11, of the Blue Mountains, NSW has joined The North Face Australia and New Zealand athlete team. Angie joins a strong team of local athletes as the first female climber, and certainly the...