88% Review: Scarpa Kinesis GTX Lachlan Gardiner November 11, 2015 Reviews There are a few common truths when it comes to outdoor gear. One of those is that wearing good quality footwear it vital to getting the most from your time in the outdoors. Further to that, finding boots (or...
93% Review: Scarpa Crux Dave Casey November 9, 2015 Bushwalk & Camp, Climb, Reviews Since purchasing my Scarpa Crux in May they have quickly become the shoes that I generally go to first when heading outdoors. Over the last 6 months I have used them on day walks in Sydney, approach shoes when...
Outdoor Footwear Care Paddy November 8, 2015 Tips 2 Comments Your hiking/outdoor footwear is one of the most important acquisitions you’ll make with your outdoor travel gear, so proper maintenance and regular care is essential to getting the most from your footwear...
85% REVIEW: Western Mountaineering HighLite Jack Williams November 4, 2015 Reviews Earlier this year, along with my Girlfriend, I embarked on a 230km hike through the Outback; the Larapinta Trail. On this long distance, self supported hike, everything had to be taken into consideration - not...
Mountain Athletics: Durable Gear for Bigger Days and Better Mileage Dave Casey October 21, 2015 Bike, Climb, Fitness, Reviews 1 Comment The North Face Mountain Athletics has launched in Paddy Pallin to get people the gear they need to train for their big outdoor pursuits. The gear is durable, unrestricted and progressive. It is tough enough...
The North Face Mountain Athletics: Training for More Than a Game Dave Casey October 13, 2015 Bike, Bushwalk & Camp, Climb, Fitness, Reviews, Snow Sports Today’s outdoor athletes are climbing higher, running longer and going bigger. Rather than solely focusing on their activities in the outdoors, athletes are doing a lot more activity-specific exercises for...
First Look: Suunto Traverse Watch Dave Casey October 13, 2015 Reviews Suunto Australia has announced the release of a new outdoor watch with simple navigation for aspiring outdoor enthusiasts. Suunto Traverse combines traditional outdoor functions with GPS/GLONASS navigation in...
First look: Nemo Dagger & Hornet Tents Dave Casey September 8, 2015 Reviews Nemo has recently launched two brand new tent styles into the Australian market, the Dagger and the Hornet. We have been lucky enough to snare a couple to give you a quick tease and highlight their features...
85% REVIEW: Nemo Galaxi 2p Tent Jack Williams August 25, 2015 Reviews When I first got the Nemo Galaxi 2p, it wasn't my ideal choice of tent. Now it sits pride of place amongst my kit having well and truly stolen my heart, and the heart of those I've travelled with. We purchased...
89% REVIEW: Patagonia Leashless GTX Lachlan Gardiner August 19, 2015 Reviews When you're in the wilderness and the weather turns foul, a hard-shell jacket can be worth many times it's weight in gold. But, as many will know, not all jackets of this variety are created equal. Some are...