Gear

Increasingly so it seems, my life is routinely packed into a big sack and lugged around. In the back of vehicles, traipsed through airports, across mountain passes lashed to yaks... you get the picture.  This...

What are Trekking/Walking Poles Trekking poles are simply walking sticks and they take many forms, ranging from single staves made from found wood to pairs of sophisticated height-adjustable poles made from...

Western Mountaineering is a California-based company that has been making ultralight down sleeping bags in San Jose for over 35 years. Ask anyone who owns one of these: they are fantastic! Dave from Paddy...

For the previous few years I've been using Rab clothing and equipment quite a lot. My Rab kit has had my back countless times and kept me safe through some rather harsh conditions. From trips into the rugged...

Rock climbing shoes are a tricky category to review. Everyone has feet that are as different as their individual climbing needs. A shoe that performs exceptionally well for one person, could quite possibly not...

When people ask me to name my favourite items of outdoor gear, I straight away think of those faithful pieces of kit that have stood the test of time. I am lucky enough to often be found using the latest...

Paddy Pallin is proud to to be your exclusive one stop shop for the highly regarded American clothing brand KÜHL this summer. KÜHL began as Alfwear in 1983 with the Alf hat, a Peruvian-inspired design...

As discussed in our Sleeping Systems 101 article your sleeping system is one of your most expensive outdoor equipment investments. With that in mind it is extremely important that you care for your sleeping...

Last month, the annual Outdoor Retailer Australia industry trade-show was held again in Sydney's Moore Park convention precinct. Each June this event presents a three-day hive of activity where brands,...

Long have I been searching for the perfect jacket... Now before this gets too carried away, allow me to clarify exactly what that is. This holy grail of outer layers has always gone something like this in my...