Reviews

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 factors. There isn't really one tent that will excel for...

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 shoes) that both fit well & are appropriate for...

Since purchasing my Scarpa Crux in May they have quickly become the shoes that I generally go to first when heading outdoors. Over the last 6 months I have used them on day walks in Sydney, approach shoes when climbing in the Blue Mountains, trekking in the...

Earlier this year, along with my Girlfriend, I embarked on a 230km hike through the Outback; the Larapinta Trail. On this long distance, self supported hike, everything had to be taken into consideration - not least, the sleeping bag. Western Mountaineering...

The North Face Mountain Athletics has launched in Paddy Pallin to get people the gear they need to train for their big outdoor pursuits. The gear is durable, unrestricted and progressive. It is tough enough for aggressive workouts that will help you go big...

Today’s outdoor athletes are climbing higher, running longer and going bigger. Rather than solely focusing on their activities in the outdoors, athletes are doing a lot more activity-specific exercises for training. For runners, this training could mean...

Suunto Australia has announced the release of a new outdoor watch with simple navigation for aspiring outdoor enthusiasts. Suunto Traverse combines traditional outdoor functions with GPS/GLONASS navigation in a robust, modern construction. The navigation...

Nemo has recently launched two brand new tent styles into the Australian market, the Dagger and the Hornet. We have been lucky enough to snare a couple to give you a quick tease and highlight their features before we give them a more thorough workout over...

When I first got the Nemo Galaxi 2p, it wasn't my ideal choice of tent. Now it sits pride of place amongst my kit having well and truly stolen my heart, and the heart of those I've travelled with. We purchased the tent with one particular trip in mind, the...

When you're in the wilderness and the weather turns foul, a hard-shell jacket can be worth many times it's weight in gold. But, as many will know, not all jackets of this variety are created equal. Some are bulky & cumbersome, unfortunately reminiscent of...