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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...

PADDY PALLIN ADVENTURE SERIES SUNSHINE COAST RACE REPORT

Dave Casey
March 21, 2017
Events, Fitness, Paddle
Despite some rain leading into the race day perfect weather greeted the 170 plus teams at the Sunshine Coast leg of the Paddy Pallin Adventure Series. All participants were in good spirits with the...

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...

Q&A WITH IAN FROM WILDERNESS EQUIPMENT

Dave Casey
August 30, 2016
Bushwalk & Camp, Gear, Paddle, Snow Sports
1 Comment
The story of Wilderness Equipment's beginnings has much in common with those of many worldwide outdoor brands. The ingredients have frequently been the same - young people, little money, a passion for what...

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...

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...

Paddy Pallin AR GODZone Race Report

Team Paddy Pallin AR
May 3, 2016
Athletes, Bike, Fitness, New Zealand, Paddle
1 Comment
GODZone Adventure Race is the biggest Adventure Race in the world, and being located in NZ, is always one of the most spectacular. So when four mates from Canberra decided to find a race to experience the...

PADDY PALLIN ADVENTURE SERIES SUNSHINE COAST RACE REPORT

Dave Casey
March 22, 2016
Events, Fitness, Paddle
Despite very hot and extremely humid weather the Sunshine Coast event saw a fantastic turnout with 93 teams lining up at the start of the event. All participants were in good spirits with the fastest...

Paddy Pallin Adventure Series Lake Macquarie Race Report

Dave Casey
February 17, 2016
Activities, Events, Fitness, Paddle
The first two legs of the Paddy Pallin Adventure Series were run over the weekend at Lake Macquarie's Cams Wharf with warm weather and sunny skies greeting the participants on both days. The course...
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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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