Buyer's Guides - Technical Advice for Technical Outdoor & Climbing Gear
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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... -
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... -
Understanding Waterproof & Breathable Membranes
Waterproofing is simple: if water on the outside of the garment/shoes/tent doesn't get inside, the thing is waterproof, right? Well, yes and no. There are degrees of waterproofness in outdoor... -
Other Lighting Options
As discussed in our buying guide Head Torches, having a light source strapped to your head is the most user friendly way to go for most active outdoor scenarios. There are... -
Sleeping Bags
While the price tags can sometimes be daunting, a good quality sleeping bag can be thought of as an investment in your comfort. When you crawl into the soft... -
Unlocking the Volt - A guide to Solar Chargers
The following is a detailed and in-depth look into solar chargers and their components, authored by our intrepid General Manager, Simon Alsop. If you're in the mood to...