Author Paddy

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...

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...

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...

Long days and blue skies make summer hiking an absolute must for many of us. However, staying comfortable on warmer days requires a bit of knowledge. Unlike winter hiking, where we can always pull on extra...

Long days, warm nights and the chorus of colourful birds. These are just some of the reasons to love hiking in the warmer months. However, the long hours of heat and UV exposure can sometimes take its toll on...