Are Hiking Poles Worth the Hype? How I Chose My First Pair of Hiking Poles Paddy August 16, 2023 All, Gear, Reviews, Tips Outdoor enthusiasts tend to occupy one of two camps when it comes to hiking poles: they love them or they hate them. It’s safe to say that Ana was firmly planted in the latter - that is until she badly...
A look into the eye-opening book Adventures in Climate Science Paddy June 1, 2023 All, Environmentalism We know the world is getting hotter, but have you ever wondered exactly why a warming planet matters? How does just a degree or two of extra heat actually change anything much? Launching today, with support...
Tips for Bikepacking: Beginners Guide Paddy May 31, 2023 All, Bike Interested in Bikepacking? Follow our guide below on our best tips for Bikepacking. What is Bikepacking? Mention to your friends that you’re interested in bikepacking, and it will likely turn a head or...
Oxfam Trailwalker – Last minute purchases and preparation tips Paddy March 9, 2022 All It’s nearly time for Oxfam Trailwalker and it is important that you are prepared for the occasion. When you take your first step out onto your trail, you want to feel like you’re prepared with all the...
Top Tips for Night Walking Paddy February 25, 2022 All One of the things that makes Oxfam Trailwalker so fun, and yet so difficult, is the night walking element to it. It’s important that you work in some night hiking to your training schedule so that you’re...
Exploring the Kennedy Range Joel Johnnson July 5, 2021 Activities, All, Australia, Bushwalk & Camp, Travel, West Joel Johnsson explores wild and wonderful places while documenting them through his incredible photographs. We dive a little deeper behind the pictures as Joel writes about his recent trip to the imposing...
Tips for Keeping Cool on Summer Camping Trips Paddy January 21, 2021 All, Australia, Bushwalk & Camp, Tips Long days and blue skies make summer hiking an absolute must for many of us. However, staying comfortable on warmer days requires a bit of knowledge. Unlike winter hiking, where we can always pull on extra...
Top Gear for Summer Adventures Paddy January 5, 2021 All, Bushwalk & Camp, Tips Long days, warm nights and the chorus of colourful birds. These are just some of the reasons to love hiking in the warmer months. However, the long hours of heat and UV exposure can sometimes take its toll on...
5 Reasons to Hit the Trail From Our Friends at Get Outside Melbourne Kane Ford January 5, 2021 All, Australia, Bushwalk & Camp, Community, Fitness, Partners in Adventure Get Outside Melbourne's founder Kane Ford loves getting out onto the trail and inspiring others to do so at any opportunity he gets. Kane shares with us his top 5 reasons for heading out to the bush and...
A Wrap Up of the 57th Annual Paddy Pallin Rogaine Chris Stevenson December 1, 2020 All For the last 57 years Paddy Pallin has combined with NSW Rogaining to put on an annual rogaine event. The Paddy Pallin Rogaine is a special feature on the calendar as it is a really popular event and there are...