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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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

  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...

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...

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...