Best Sleeping Bags Australia 2024 Darcy Smith April 12, 2024 Activities, All, Bushwalk & Camp, Gear, Reviews Nothing beats the feeling of snuggling up in your sleeping bag after a long day on the trail. Your sleep system is one of the most important elements of your hiking and camping setup, but finding the right sleeping bag can be an adventure in itself. Sleeping...
90% Salomon Genesis: First Impressions Review Darcy Smith April 3, 2024 Activities, All, Fitness, Gear, Reviews Salomon are back with a bang for 2024 with their latest trail running release: Genesis. A modified version of the S/LAB staple that carried Courtney Daulwalter through her third UTMB win, the Genesis is pitched as a comfortable yet agile mountain running...
Osprey Aura AG 65 Review Paddy November 30, 2023 All, Gear, Reviews Soph needed a new pack for challenging multi-day hikes, and the Osprey Aura AG 65 turned out to be everything she needed. Check out her review of the classic Osprey hiking pack during an overnighter at Mount Buffalo. As an avid hiker, I’ve...
85% Osprey Running Vest Review: Duro/Dyna Range Darcy Smith November 8, 2023 Activities, All, Fitness, Gear, Reviews Although one of the most highly regarded pack manufacturers on the market, Osprey is likely not the first brand that springs to mind if you’re on the lookout for a running pack. Their range of trail running vests, however, have proven to be a huge hit in...
Nemo OSMO Backpacking Tents Comparison Darcy Smith October 6, 2023 Gear, Reviews New Hampshire-founded Nemo first introduced the OSMO fabric on their signature Dagger and Hornet Elite tents in autumn last year. For 2023, they’ve expanded the OSMO range, providing us with an even wider range of quality, sustainable backpacking tents to...
88% Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Tote Pack Review Alex Carter September 27, 2023 Gear, Reviews, South, The Americas With numerous different packable daypacks out there, it can be hard to narrow down the perfect one. The Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Tote Pack 27L stands out amongst its peers as a versatile packable backpack perfect for travel and everyday use. Having...
Are Hiking Poles Worth the Hype? How I Chose My First Pair of Hiking Poles Paddy August 16, 2023 All, Gear, Reviews, Tips Outdoor enthusiasts tend to occupy one of two camps when it comes to hiking poles: they love them or they hate them. It’s safe to say that Ana was firmly planted in the latter - that is until she badly damaged her knee during a rock climbing accident....
Campers Pantry Paddy September 16, 2021 Gear, Reviews About Campers Pantry Campers Pantry is an Australian owned company located in Tasmania that specialises in freeze-dried food. Using premium local produce, Campers Pantry aims to provide outdoorists with nutritious, lightweight and tasty meals to take along...
The North Face Futurelight Review Simon May 5, 2020 All, Reviews An expert of outdoor equipment, Simon, loves to get hands on and test out any new gear. Over his years of experience, he has tried out many new technologies in gear and understands what adventures need while out in the elements. Simon, heads to NZ to test out...
96% Scarpa Delta GTX Hiking Boot Review Flynn October 30, 2019 All, Reviews 1 Comment Professional guide and lover of the outdoors, Flynn, puts the Scarpa Delta Gore-Tex boots to the test in the rugged Tasmanian wilderness on a hiking and camping trip. He shares with us and explains all the technical features and his thoughts on how they...