How to Wash a Puffer Jacket | Down & Synthetic Insulation Paddy March 21, 2024 Gear, Tips From morning dog walks to overnighters above the treeline, puffer jackets are a winter staple that allow us to get outdoors all year round. Puffer jackets provide insulation and significant protection from...
Choosing The Best Thermals For Your Activity Darcy Smith March 13, 2024 Activities, Bushwalk & Camp, Gear, Snow Sports, Tips We all know that rule number one of building an outdoor wardrobe is effective layering. It's easy to get distracted with colourful shells and trendy down jackets, but an effective outdoor layering system has...
How to Plan Your First Overnight Hike: 9 Easy Steps Darcy Smith February 29, 2024 Activities, Bushwalk & Camp, Gear, Tips 1 Comment Once you get the hiking bug, there’s no turning back. If you’re starting to get comfortable with longer day hikes, the natural next step is to kick it up a notch with an overnight hike. Overnight hikes...
How to Pack Efficiently Paddy February 15, 2024 Tips Packing efficiently is an art form. Taking what you need on a trip is important, but dragging an overstuffed bag around can really put a dampener on one's travels. A heavy bag will make transit a headache,...
7 Sustainable Outdoor Brands (and what makes them so great!) Darcy Smith January 25, 2024 Environmentalism, Gear, Tips As outdoor lovers, taking care of our planet means a lot to us. So it makes sense that we want to shop in a way that reflects those values. We’ve collated a list of outdoor brands that are doing their best...
5 Essential Items for a Hiking Repair Kit Scott Drysdale January 18, 2024 Bushwalk & Camp, Gear, Tips There’s nothing worse than having gear fail when you’re on a hike. Especially when you know you could fix it if only you had the right tool. While often overlooked by ultralight hikers, having a small, but...
Hiking Boots vs Trail Runners: The Best Footwear for Hiking Darcy Smith January 9, 2024 Activities, Bushwalk & Camp, Gear, Tips Whether you’re a seasoned backpacker or a complete newbie, the most important gear decision you can make when heading outdoors is, arguably, your choice of footwear. If your feet aren’t comfortable, it...
10 Useful Gifts for Travellers Darcy Smith December 12, 2023 Activities, All, Gear, Tips, Travel Looking for a present for the nomad in your life? When you spend most of your life living out of a backpack, every belonging must have a purpose. There are generally two questions to think about when shopping...
15 Best Gifts for Hikers Darcy Smith December 5, 2023 Activities, All, Bushwalk & Camp, Gear, Tips We get it - hikers can be tricky to buy for. They’re a minimalist bunch who don’t want anything more than they actually need. But deep down, most outdoorsy people are gear nerds who get excited about even...
What is UPF Clothing? The Difference Between UPF and SPF Paddy November 1, 2023 Gear, Tips Summer is around the corner, which means more time spent outdoors in the sunshine. And whilst that is definitely something to look forward to, it’s important to make sure that we look after ourselves and our...