Packing List for a 2 Day Hike Dave Casey December 8, 2015 Bushwalk & Camp, Tips 1 Comment I have recently been on a number of 2 day hikes & after I got back I had a few friends comment on the relative small pack size and what was I carrying. Below is a list of what was taken minus my Arcteryx...
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...
Trip Report: Larapinta Trail Jack Williams July 7, 2015 Australia, Bushwalk & Camp, Tips 1 Comment An Outback adventure you say? During a year away from home in the UK working, living and travelling around Australia I was lucky enough to find myself working at Paddy Pallin in Brisbane. To some extent...
ALEX CEARNS & SENSIBLE SHOES Alex Cearns June 24, 2015 Tips I was packing for a 4 day hike into Tasmania’s Tarkine Wilderness last year, when my mother’s voice popped into my head saying, “Wear your sensible shoes!” As a child I’d roll my eyes at such a...
Introducing Arc’teryx Dave Casey April 21, 2015 Gear, Tips What or who is Arc’teryx? Some of you may know of the Archaeopteryx Lithographica, the first reptile to develop the feather for flight and many of you will be aware of the Canadian Outdoor company...
Choosing a waterproof jacket Lachlan Gardiner April 16, 2015 Tips 4 Comments Choosing a waterproof jacket can be daunting, and this is also potentially the most important item of clothing in your outdoor & travel wardrobe - so we've decided to try and simplify the process a...
How to Load Your Pack Paddy April 3, 2015 Bushwalk & Camp, Tips A well packed backpack can be the difference between pleasure and pain when you’re out in the wilderness. It is well worth spending the time at home loading your pack with the gear you expect to use on...
New Award winning Sleeping mats Paddy April 25, 2014 Bushwalk & Camp, Tips 1 Comment One of this years most keenly anticipated new product line-ups has just landed in the Paddy Pallin stores. In production for four years, Sea to Summit have entered the sleeping mattress arena in a...
Lightweight Real Estate Paddy April 22, 2014 Bushwalk & Camp, Tips A tent frees you. It is your home away from home, your sanctuary from the battering winds, driving rain, and bitter cold which often come hand in hand with many adventures. The warmth and comfort of your tent...
How to Pack Efficiently Paddy April 17, 2014 Tips Packing well is an art. Taking what you need on a trip is important, but dragging a heavy overstuffed bag around can really put a dampner on ones travels. There's no right or wrong way to pack, but there...