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Choosing The Best Thermals For Your Activity

March 13, 2024
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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...
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How to Plan Your First Overnight Hike: 9 Easy Steps

February 29, 2024
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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

January 18, 2024
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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...
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Hiking Boots vs Trail Runners: The Best Footwear for Hiking

January 9, 2024
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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
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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...
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9 Hikes Near Melbourne Accessible by Public Transport

September 13, 2023
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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
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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
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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...
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Gear Tips for the Oxfam Trailwalker

Paddy
February 7, 2022
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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...

How to Care for your Outdoor Equipment

Paddy
August 19, 2021
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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...
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Welcome to the Blog

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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