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. It's easy to get distracted with colourful shells and trendy down jackets, but an effective outdoor layering system has...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The 4 Best Hikes in Guatemala – Ultimate Trekking Guide Alex Carter April 27, 2023 Bushwalk & Camp, Central, The Americas, Travel With international travel back in full swing, it's time to start thinking about planning your next overseas trip. If stunning scenery and a rich local culture interest you, Guatemala should be at the top of...
How to Prevent Blisters when Hiking Paddy February 17, 2022 Bushwalk & Camp, Tips 1 Comment 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...
Gear Tips for the Oxfam Trailwalker Paddy February 7, 2022 Australia, Bushwalk & Camp, Events, Partners in Adventure, Tips 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...