Buyer's Guides - Technical Advice for Technical Outdoor & Climbing Gear
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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... -
Belay Device Buyers Guide
Navigating the world of belay devices can be a mission. There are so many different styles available and within each style, multiple iterations of similar designs. Below is a guide... -
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... -
Beginner Climber Gear Guide - A timeline of what you need & when
Getting into climbing can feel daunting, just like stepping off the ground to commence a climb itself. When it comes to getting the gear, sometimes it can feel like there’s... -
Choosing A Climbing Rope - What Do The Numbers Mean?
Choosing a rope can be a little tricky sometimes. The good news though is that all climbing ropes sold with CE standards in Australia are good for climbing - So... -
When to Double Up - Mountaineering boots: single or double?
Choosing a style of mountaineering boot can be really easy for some trips. It is as obvious for a day trip up to a Swiss glacier in spring that a... -
Carabiners (Karabiner)
For the purpose of this article: Carabiner = Karabiner. Same same not different. When entering the world of climbing it can be a little confusing as to why there... -
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 Mats
Next to a good quality sleeping bag, a comfortable sleeping mattress is arguably the most important investment you can make for your comfort in the wild. There is a... -
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...