85% Sea to Summit Collapsible Cookware: Frontier Range | A Review Lachlan Gardiner September 2, 2024 Gear, Reviews Sea to Summit are the masters of lightweight backcountry cookware. For those who love to cook up a storm at camp whilst minimising the size and bulk of their camp kitchen, Sea to Summit's collapsible cookware has long been a worthy solution. S2S has been...
87% Nemo Tensor Extreme Conditions Sleeping Mat Review Chris Mein August 6, 2024 Activities, Gear, Reviews, Snow Sports Nailing down your sleep system is one of the most important elements of a backcountry adventure, and this is even more crucial when venturing above the treeline in winter. Ever the innovator, Nemo has raised the bar once again with the latest addition to...
Everything You Need to Know About Rechargeable Headlamps | Our 5 Top Picks Darcy Smith July 10, 2024 All, Bushwalk & Camp, Gear, Reviews, Tips You'll struggle to find a piece of gear that is as handy as a headlamp. Whether it’s for hiking at night, setting up camp, or simply finding the toilet when nature calls in the wee hours, this invaluable piece of kit will come in handy when you least...
89% Osprey Ariel & Aether Plus 70 Review Darcy Smith June 13, 2024 All, Bushwalk & Camp, Gear, Reviews A heavy hauler for big adventures, the Ariel/Aether is a staple pack in Osprey’s backpacking range. With my wishlist of multiday hikes growing by the day, I found myself in desperate need of a new hiking pack, and after reviewing Osprey’s incredible (and...
Best Sleeping Bags Australia 2024 Darcy Smith April 12, 2024 Activities, All, Bushwalk & Camp, Gear, Reviews Nothing beats the feeling of snuggling up in your sleeping bag after a long day on the trail. Your sleep system is one of the most important elements of your hiking and camping setup, but finding the right sleeping bag can be an adventure in itself. Sleeping...
90% Salomon Genesis: First Impressions Review Darcy Smith April 3, 2024 Activities, All, Fitness, Gear, Reviews Salomon are back with a bang for 2024 with their latest trail running release: Genesis. A modified version of the S/LAB staple that carried Courtney Daulwalter through her third UTMB win, the Genesis is pitched as a comfortable yet agile mountain running...
Osprey Aura AG 65 Review Paddy November 30, 2023 All, Gear, Reviews Soph needed a new pack for challenging multi-day hikes, and the Osprey Aura AG 65 turned out to be everything she needed. Check out her review of the classic Osprey hiking pack during an overnighter at Mount Buffalo. As an avid hiker, I’ve...
85% Osprey Running Vest Review: Duro/Dyna Range Darcy Smith November 8, 2023 Activities, All, Fitness, Gear, Reviews Although one of the most highly regarded pack manufacturers on the market, Osprey is likely not the first brand that springs to mind if you’re on the lookout for a running pack. Their range of trail running vests, however, have proven to be a huge hit in...
Nemo OSMO Backpacking Tents Comparison Darcy Smith October 6, 2023 Gear, Reviews New Hampshire-founded Nemo first introduced the OSMO fabric on their signature Dagger and Hornet Elite tents in autumn last year. For 2023, they’ve expanded the OSMO range, providing us with an even wider range of quality, sustainable backpacking tents to...
88% Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Tote Pack Review Alex Carter September 27, 2023 Gear, Reviews, South, The Americas With numerous different packable daypacks out there, it can be hard to narrow down the perfect one. The Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Tote Pack 27L stands out amongst its peers as a versatile packable backpack perfect for travel and everyday use. Having...