Reviews

A good travel pack is worth its weight in gold. When bouncing between hostels or hotels, hopping on and off planes, it won’t take long to figure out if you have the right travel pack for the job. Having lived out of and travelled extensively with the...

The Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid GTX is an insanely lightweight mid-top hiking boot that offers superb support, versatility and grip for your outdoor adventures. Price: $369.95 Weight: 440g (Men’s US9) Waterproof: Yes (PFC-Free Gore-Tex) Materials:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...