Gear

UPDATED IMPRESSIONS – March 2016 From Lachlan: The original review below was written by Julian. Since then I’ve also had the chance to test out the Amazing Arc’teryx Theta AR. In February 2016 I spent...

UPDATED IMPRESSIONS - March 2016 Since writing this initial review 12 months ago, I've spent many nights on my Sea to Summit mattresses. In that time, I've learned more from using these mats & thought...

Collapsible back-country cookware, now that's an innovation worth looking at. Sea to Summit has been selling their collapsible X-Series 'crockery' for a while now, so many will be familiar with the flat-pack...

The holy grail of sleeping bags is a mythical beast, oft spoken about in dark corners of gear shops & around the campfire on cold dark nights in the mountains... OK, I'll get to the point. Everyone would...

Icebreaker is a brand synonymous with top quality New Zealand Merino wool. Those who have worn Icebreaker merino, will know how versatile it can be in a wide range of temperatures & climates. Until now...

Christmas came early for me in the back end of 2015, no thanks to the Santa but more so Suunto. A highly compatible sport watch is a practical, very useful and therefore an acceptable gift. Santa often...

I must admit I’ve never been a big fan of the hiking boot.  For the types of treks I’ve done, my trusty trail running shoes have done the job just fine, never a hotspot or blister, plenty of grip and...

As a professional animal photographer I photograph around 1300 animals each year. Travelling off the beaten track for animal charities or for commercial clients shoots is a part of my job and I feel...

My previous write up on the Suunto Traverse was one I had based on barely a couple of weeks use, using it back and forth to work, short walks with the dog and general day to day activities. It functioned as...

I have recently been on a number of 2 day hikes & after I got back I had a few friends comment on the relative small pack size and what was I carrying. Below is a list of what was taken minus my Arcteryx...