Bushwalk & Camp

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...

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...

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...

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...

Since 1987 when founded in Seattle, Washington, by Rick Hemmerling and Joe Boldan, ExOfficio has celebrated the traveller and outdoors enthusiast by crafting clothing that allow you to experience the world...

Few pieces of outdoor gear are as useful (nor so crucial) as a headlamp. Whether it's for hiking and night, setting up camp, getting caught out later than you expected, or simply finding the toilet when nature...

The Torres del Paine Circuit in Patagonia is consistently voted as one of the best hikes in the World and in January my wife and I spent 9 days hiking the “O”. We had everything from sunshine to snow, 95km...

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...

We all enjoy a good trip to the bush, have a favourite national park or hidden spot that we love to visit to escape from the concrete jungle. In today’s high paced world it is more important than ever to...

In May 2016, I joined a trek in Nepal that consisted of 27 days trekking and mountaineering with a group of like minded adventurers. I enjoyed the idea of the journey, starting each day walking and seeing...