Activities

Heavy breathing and the crunch of loose rubble underfoot filled the empty alpine air as we made our last steps before reaching our ultimate destination, Everest Base Camp. It was here, among the rugged mess of debris and ever shifting ice of the Khumbu...

Comfortable footwear is crucial to getting the most from the outdoors. When we venture into the wilderness, it can be for long periods and over some pretty rough terrain. Making sure your feet stay happy is very important. With a pair of well-fitted,...

Paddy Pallin has been lucky enough to get an exclusive sneak peek at Osprey's new men's Levity and women's Lumina 60L superultralight pack series. We have been able to put some weight into the pack and take them out on overnight bushwalks to see if they...

The journey is more important than the destination. It’s a saying that you often find on travel blogs or as a motivational Instagram post on some fitness gurus feed. In the trail running scene, which as an athlete is a world I’m immersed in, you could...

The founder of the Paddy Pallin stores, Frank Austin ‘Paddy’ Pallin, (1900-1991), was well know for his love of the bush and for his support of exploration, adventure and conservation in Australia. In 1958 he initiated a trip to the little walked...

There’s that saying “spend money on experiences, not things.” While I support this, I also feel that certain “things” make those experiences even better!! To help you this Valentine’s Day I’ve picked my top pieces of gear that will be sure...

If you’re the type of traveller who savours the journey more than the destination then 2018 should be an exciting year. There are more destinations to visit than ever before and while many other ‘top trips’ lists focus solely on cities and countries...

2017, what a year!! This year Paddy Pallin's humble little blog has strived to give you an entertaining & educational mix of inspirational destinations, camping, adventure photography & hiking tips and reviews on the latest in outdoor...

Looking for an epic adventure? Register for Oxfam Trailwalker by the end of January 2018 and your team could Win $10,000 to gear up from Paddy Pallin!! To wet your appetite the team at Paddy Pallin put together our wishlist of Items we would chose...

We at Paddy Pallin love good healthy food, especially when it's delicious and perfect for taking on outdoor adventures. So naturally we were eager to learn more about a little local company who are producing healthy adventure food right here in Australia,...