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Gear is one of the key pillars of any successful outdoor adventure. Learn from Australian hiking experts on how to improve your kit!

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  • 2 months ago

Ladakh Gear List

This is the gear we are taking for our 24 day hike through Ladakh and Zanskar in the Himalayas. We’re packing for high altitude (up to 6000m),…
  • 12 months ago

Neve Gear Waratah Pro Quilt Review: The Best Value High-Performance Quilt? 

The Neve Gear Waratah Pro quilt balances warmth, weight, comfort, and price, making it a top-value choice for ultralight hikers.
  • 1 year ago

Review: Sea to Summit Frontier Collapsible Bowl

The Sea to Summit Frontier Collapsible Bowl is a durable, full-sized camp bowl that packs flat, saving space for hikers and backpackers.
  • 1 year ago

Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight Pot Review: For The UL Chef

The Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight aluminium pots offer a balance of light weight, durability, and excellent cooking performance for hikers.
  • 1 year ago

Sea to Summit Spark -18°C Review: The Best Winter Sleeping Bag?

The Sea to Summit Spark -18°C offers top winter warmth, excellent weight-to-performance ratio, and smart features, making it the best sleeping bag on the market.
  • 1 year ago

Winter Australian Alps Walking Track Ultralight Gear List (7.2kg)

Tom and Maddie’s June 2025 winter AAWT traverse combined snowshoe and ski use, adapting gear to the trail’s variable snow coverage.
  • 1 year ago

Hiking Navigation: Using a GPS Watch  

Our navigation setup combines GPS watches, smartphones, and an inReach Mini—keeping us on track during FKTs, tricky terrain, or off-trail hikes.
  • 1 year ago

Down Vs Synthetic Insulation

A quick guide to choosing between down and synthetic insulation — understand warmth, weight, and weather performance.
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