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      Paddy
      July 19, 2016
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      Paddy
      January 5, 2021
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      Kane Ford
      January 5, 2021
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      Paddy
      December 6, 2016
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      Paddy
      September 30, 2020
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      April 17, 2017
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      Paddy
      October 10, 2019
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      Paddy
      May 30, 2019
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      Paddy
      August 14, 2018
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      90th Anniversary Competition Series Highlights

      Paddy
      October 2, 2020
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      Paddy
      September 17, 2020
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Suunto 5 Watch Review

Paddy
September 11, 2019
All, Bike, Bushwalk & Camp, Central, Climb, Fitness, Gear, Paddle, Reviews
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Michael S. is a Sydney-born, Brisbane-based adventurer who enjoys hiking and camping, bushwalking in Australia and overseas, action adventure travel, trail running, mountain biking, paddling, and nearly any...
Women Adventure Film Tour Woman Camping in Mountains

Paddy Pallin: National Partner of The Women’s Adventure Film Tour [2018]

Paddy
August 20, 2018
Activities, All, Athletes, Bike, Bushwalk & Camp, Climb, Community, Events, Partners in Adventure, Snow Sports, Travel
Paddy Pallin is thrilled to team up with the Women's Adventure Film Tour as National Tour Partner for the 2018/2019 Australian screenings. The Women's Adventure Film Tour features some of the world's most...

The 5 Most Viewed Articles of 2017

Dave Casey
January 1, 2018
Asia, Australia, Bike, Bushwalk & Camp, Climb, Oceania, Reviews, The Americas, Tips, Travel
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...

Facts About Snakebites

Liam Arthur
November 7, 2017
Activities, Bike, Bushwalk & Camp
1 Comment
Note: These guidelines are relevant for Australian snakes species and are intended as guidelines only. There is a common misconception that snakes are “aggressive” or malevolent, however most public...

Sprint Adventure Racing Tips

Team Paddy Pallin AR
February 27, 2017
Bike, Fitness, Paddle, Tips
If your looking at entering your first Paddy Pallin Adventure Race or even if your a seasoned adventure racer there is always something to learn. Dave Meyer's from the Paddy Pallin AR Team is an extremely...

PADDY PALLIN ADVENTURE SERIES BLUE MOUNTAINS RACE REPORT

Dave Casey
September 27, 2016
Bike, Events, Fitness, Paddle
A glorious sunny and warm day greeted a record number of teams at last weekends Paddy Pallin Adventure Series round at the Lower Blue Mountains just west of Sydney. An exciting course for both the Classic and...

Suunto Spartan Ultra Review: The 1st Few Weeks

Ben & Alice
August 15, 2016
Bike, Bushwalk & Camp, Climb, Fitness, Paddle, Reviews, Snow Sports
9 Comments
The shiny new Suunto Spartan Ultra has just hit the shelves, and I’m stoked to have the opportunity to do some pre release testing for Paddy Pallin. Suunto is marketing the Spartan Ultra (and the rest of...

First Look: Suunto Spartan Ultra

Paddy
July 12, 2016
Bike, Fitness, Reviews
2 Comments
The long-awaited next generation of Suunto multisport watches will be hitting the Paddy Pallin stores in early August with pre order available now. The Suunto Spartan Ultra is the ultimate solution for the...

First Look: Patagonia Dirt Craft Shorts

Zuzana Melicharova
May 24, 2016
Bike, Reviews
For many of us the name Patagonia is synonymous with outdoor adventure & quality. Founder Yvon Chouinard took his love for climbing and mountaineering from a humble hand-made piton business in the late...

PADDY PALLIN ADVENTURE SERIES RNP RACE REPORT

Dave Casey
May 24, 2016
Bike, Events, Fitness, Paddle
More glorious sunshine greeted competitors over both days of the Paddy Pallin Adventure Series at the Royal National Park just south of Sydney. This year the race enjoyed perfect weather in the week...
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    A Wrap Up of the 57th Annual Paddy Pallin Rogaine

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    December 1, 2020

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The name Paddy Pallin certainly means many things to many people. For some it brings to mind the genial personality of one of Australia’s pioneer bushwalkers. Others will recognise the name from the label of a sleeping bag or rucksack that has given a generation of faithful service in the great outdoors. Or perhaps it brings to mind the colourful history of Australia’s greatest cross-country ski race. For most people however, the name is associated with a group of specialist retail stores catering for travellers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The Experience Blog is a place to collaboratively share knowledge, adventures and inspire each other to enjoy the outdoors. We stand firmly by the motto that 'Experience is Everything' & strive to embody that philosophy within our community whenever possible.

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