Buyer's Guides - Technical Advice for Technical Outdoor & Climbing Gear
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Trad Climbing Buyers Guide
So here you are, you’ve made the decision and tied into the sharp end of the rope at the base of the iconic route The Eternity at Mt Piddington. But... -
Outdoor Stove Buyer's Guide
After a long day of trekking, climbing, bike touring or back country skiing, doesn’t a nice hot meal sound amazing? Sounds like you need a stove! There are a lot... -
Rock Climbing Helmet Buyers Guide
Climbing is a potentially dangerous activity and therefore exposes you to risk of injury. To mitigate that risk there are some pieces of gear it is highly advised you invest... -
Backpack Buyers Guide - From day hikes & trail running to treks, expeditions & travel
Heading out on your next adventure? Here’s a quick guide on what to look out for when buying your next pack, whether it be for a day walk, multi day... -
Lightweight Camping Shelter Buyers Guide
Shelter, one of five of the basic human needs. Lucky for you when the going gets tough either on the overnight hike or the month long alpine expedition, we've hand... -
The Ultimate Canyoning Gear Guide
This canyoning guide provides an overview of equipment that should be considered for canyons in the Blue Mountains, which in general are warmer and have much lower water flows unlike... -
PETZL Grigri vs Grigri+ :Climbing Gear Guide
The Grigri is a single rope, assisted braking belay device from climbing gear manufacturers Petzl. It has a camming mechanism to help the belayer arrest a fall. This cam engages... -
Beginner Climbing Gear FAQs
We get asked a lot of questions, especially by people who are new to the climbing scene about how to buy, use and care for their gear. Below are the... -
Eco-friendly Camp Stoves
Hmmm, I wonder if all those half empty canisters are a fire hazard? That bushbash around Dumbano Creek was Epic! But thanks to my trusty ultra-lightweight gas stove at least... -
Hiking Foot Care & Blister Prevention
You demand a lot of your feet when on outdoor adventures – whether that be on a thru hike or a weekend trail run, and alpine climb or a bushwalk,... -
Outdoor Water Treatment Options - Buyers Guide
The quality of a water source in the great outdoors may often be questionable, giving us good reason to use some sort of water treatment before hydrating to save ourselves... -
Sleeping Well in the Outdoors - A guide to camping comfortably in any situation
Sleeping when on the trail is very important and lack of it can make easy days very challenging. Having a comfortable night’s sleep comes down to a large number of...