Author Paddy

After multiple delays and an unwavering commitment from the team at For Wild Places, the first Pilliga Ultra trail run has now come and gone over this past weekend. Runners, crew members, event organisers,...

It’s nearly time for Oxfam Trailwalker and it is important that you are prepared for the occasion. When you take your first step out onto your trail, you want to feel like you’re prepared with all the...

One of the things that makes Oxfam Trailwalker so fun, and yet so difficult, is the night walking element to it. It’s important that you work in some night hiking to your training schedule so that you’re...

Blisters can quickly turn a beautiful walk into an endless trudge. For some of us they are a rare occurrence, whilst for others they may seem like an inevitable part of hiking. A lot of the work that goes into...

Long distance bushwalking is a challenging, enduring and rewarding experience. Being out on the trail for hours upon hours can mean that the even smallest of irritations and discomforts can develop into larger...

Don’t Bag the Environment is Paddy Pallin’s longest-running campaign. The business wanted to find a way to offset the use of shopping bags, so since the early 90s has donated $0.20 for every bag declined...

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...

When you’re in between trips, it can be tempting to throw all of your gear into the cupboard and forget about it, but it’s important to clean and store it properly, and that requires a little bit of effort...

Want to get into overnight hiking but not sure how to start? Whether you’re an experienced day hiker or new to the outdoors, there are a few important steps that you need to take in planning your first...

If you love overflowing waterfalls and landscapes bursting with lush mosses and earthy scents, then nothing beats hiking in the rain. Often, heading out in wet weather will be one of the few times you’ll...