Tips

Comfortable footwear is crucial to getting the most from the outdoors. When we venture into the wilderness, it can be for long periods and over some pretty rough terrain. Making sure your feet stay happy is...

2017, what a year!! This year Paddy Pallin's humble little blog has strived to give you an entertaining & educational mix of inspirational destinations, camping, adventure photography & hiking tips...

Since 1987 when founded in Seattle, Washington, by Rick Hemmerling and Joe Boldan, ExOfficio has celebrated the traveller and outdoors enthusiast by crafting clothing that allow you to experience the world...

Few pieces of outdoor gear are as useful (nor so crucial) as a headlamp. Whether it's for hiking and night, setting up camp, getting caught out later than you expected, or simply finding the toilet when nature...

The Torres del Paine Circuit in Patagonia is consistently voted as one of the best hikes in the World and in January my wife and I spent 9 days hiking the “O”. We had everything from sunshine to snow, 95km...

We all enjoy a good trip to the bush, have a favourite national park or hidden spot that we love to visit to escape from the concrete jungle. In today’s high paced world it is more important than ever to...

While we've been stuck inside, the outdoors have been waiting for us, and soon enough, this year's (delayed) bushwalking season will soon be in full swing soon. It's time to get your outdoor equipment in...

In previous posts we have given you all the tips & advice on Choosing a Waterproof Jacket and a heap of information on Waterproof Fabrics.  Today we will cover how to care for your Rain Jacket. Why...

Rock climbing indoors and outside is one of the fastest growing sports in Australia, offering a wide variety of disciplines and types of climbing from indoor top roping to the explosion of social bouldering in...

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...