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Phila Holmes, a female outdoor athlete and #PaddyStaffer, made the most of her months stuck inside, dreaming of the outdoors. She has some amazing tips to share about what you can do to keep the trail in your head when it can’t be under your feet! We hope...

Getting cold at night can sap the fun out of winter trips. The right gear and a few easy tricks will help you stay warm and comfortable and keep you camping, hiking and exploring all year round. Get the Most Out of a Good Sleeping Bag If your sleeping bag...

There’s no better way to reset than with a day out of the city. Fortunately, Melbourne is surrounded by fantastic day walks, from child-friendly wanders to rugged scrambles. Here are five of our favourite day hikes - all within a 2 hour drive from...

As soon as you’ve completed your first day hike, you immediately want to start planning your next one! We know the feeling. The bush can be addictive, but if you don’t know where to begin, what to pack or what to wear, it can also be daunting. If you’ve...

Last Updated October 25, 2023 Nothing beats getting out of the city and on to the trail. Fresh air, wildlife, the sounds of gentle streams - what’s not to love? Located just an hour outside of Sydney, the Blue Mountains boasts some of the best scenery...

Many of us are feeling a little cooped up at the moment and missing those big days out on the trail, so what better way to combat this than a list of gripping books to keep you motivated during isolation! Just because you can't head out and explore at the...

Experienced hiker and professional guide, Amanda, has picked up many helpful tips and tricks over her years of hiking. Getting out on the trail should be such a wonderful and fulfilling experience, but Amanda has noticed sometimes inexperience can inhibit us...

Michael S. is a Sydney-born, Brisbane-based adventurer who enjoys hiking and camping, bushwalking in Australia and overseas, action adventure travel, trail running, mountain biking, paddling, and nearly any adventure pursuit he can round up mates for. Michael...

After a few years off of our shelves and many, many customers asking us where they have gone, we are thrilled to announce that Hoka One Ones are back at Paddy Pallin! The new hiking range has just landed in-store so we thought that we would run you...

Adventurous mum Nell is inspired to dive into the world of overnight hiking and camping after completing the Milford Track in New Zealand. Unsure of where to begin and which hiking pack to choose, she seeks the expert advice from our very own Paddy's team in...