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. However, it can be easy to get caught up with the more expensive elements of the layering system and neglect the foundation. A well-performing thermal base layer is key...
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 are, as the name suggests, completed over 2 days...
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 well-stocked repair kit can help you stay...
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 won’t be an enjoyable hike. But we certainly...
The 5 Best Hikes in Peru Alex Carter January 4, 2024 All, Bushwalk & Camp, South, The Americas, Travel Peru is home to some of the world's best hikes. From trekking through deep canyons to snow-capped mountains and ancient ruins, the scenery you will encounter when hiking in Peru is out of this world. With a seemingly endless supply of world-class hikes...
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 for a traveller: 1) Will they use it at least once...
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 the most basic items that will make their life...
What to Pack for Long-Term Travel | Complete Packing List Darcy Smith November 17, 2023 Activities, All, Travel Deciding what to pack for a backpacking trip can be overwhelming. If you’re in the merciless midst of writing your packing list, or are simply staring at your empty pack in despair, we’re here to help. Our packing list for long-term travel is curated by...
85% Osprey Running Vest Review: Duro/Dyna Range Darcy Smith November 8, 2023 Activities, All, Fitness, Gear, Reviews Although one of the most highly regarded pack manufacturers on the market, Osprey is likely not the first brand that springs to mind if you’re on the lookout for a running pack. Their range of trail running vests, however, have proven to be a huge hit in...
9 Hikes Near Melbourne Accessible by Public Transport Darcy Smith September 13, 2023 Activities, Australia, Bushwalk & Camp, Destinations 2 Comments Love nature but don’t have a car? It’s a common problem for city-dwellers the world over, when most of the time public transport is enough to get us from A to B. But when we want to swap the concrete jungle for something wilder, it can often be tricky...