Evan | Store Manager

Evan has been with Paddy Pallin since 2007.  Formerly a bushwalking guide on Tasmania’s great walks, he has also worked as an outdoor adventure guide and outdoor education instructor on mainland Australia, and has hiked and backpacked in more than 30 countries.  Whether you’re gearing up for an expedition, kitting-out for a school Outdoor Ed program, or paring back to carry-on essentials for ultralight travel, Evan’s experience and no-nonsense approach to equipment will help you optimise your next adventure!

Dan | Assistant Manager

Originating from the scenic landscapes of Colorado, Dan has a background as a seasoned tour guide across the United States and over 20 years of experience in the retail industry.  Dan brings over a decade of experience immersing in the outdoor wonders of Hobart and its surrounding landscapes.  Whether planning your next adventure in Tasmania or venturing abroad, Dan is your go-to resource for gear, insights, and advice for crafting an unforgettable adventure.

Andy | Gear Consultant 

Andy has an obsession with traversing the wild mountain ranges in lutruwita/Tasmania. He also appears to have a compulsion to undertake expeditions in really bad weather, as seen in his popular adventure documentary, “Winter on the Blade”. These days Andy spends more time on the shop floor than in the mountains, where he’s happy to share his accumulated knowledge of Tasmania’s wilderness with his customers. Andy’s areas of expertise include navigation, scrub wriggling, mud stomping, bike touring, adventure climbing and wilderness photography. He will recommend products that are functional, durable and lightweight. Andy tends to describe weight differences between products in terms of his standard unit of measurement: the weight of a block of chocolate.

Lauren | Gear Consultant

Lauren joined the Paddy's team in 2019 with 6 years of bushwalk guiding experience in Tasmania and in the West MacDonnell Ranges, NT. She gets very excited hearing about your upcoming hiking adventures and sharing her knowledge of the places she knows well - the Overland track, Freycinet National Park, and the Larapinta trail. She loves helping new hikers feel more comfortable in the outdoors and choosing the right gear for their upcoming trips.