Field Tests and Gear Reviews

Helping you decide what gear is right for you

When out on the trail, the equipment you have along is all you have to rely on until you get back to the comfort and safety of your home. It is up to you to determine the essential equipment you bring along to make your hike comfortable and safe. Failing to bring along the right gear may mean a miserable experience or worse.

As a field-tester, the reviews I have provided are based on my own experiences and represent an unbiased account of the gear I use and trust. 

If you are a retailer or manufacturer and would like us to field-test your gear please drop me an email at [email protected]

Check out my Field Tests and Gear Reviews

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Ktena Merino Skins® Sports Active Range

Ktena have reignited my faith in merino wear. Merino Skins® will certainly be my go-to base-layer for the unforeseeable future.
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Sawyer Mini Water Filter

The Mini is an effective, small, lightweight, and versatile water filter that won't break the bank. If that doesn’t do
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Tesalate Workout Towel

At the end of our six day 110km hike we were thrilled the Tesalate Workout Towels came along for the
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Zorali Recycled Venture Pants

If you haven’t heard of Zorali, they are an Aussie brand committed to being a leader on the path towards
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SOARTD Minimalist High Performance Outdoor Clothing

SOARTD claim to be passionate about producing higher quality, better performing clothes that are more durable and that effortlessly coordinate,
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SV Topographic Maps

I can say without question that our SV Topographic Map provided us with the knowledge and confidence to get-it-right the first
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Illumina X Ultralight Hiking Tent

I am thrilled to have field test the Illumina X Ultralight Hiking Tent. The tent was quick to setup, a
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Elinz 4K 60FPS UHD Sports Action Camera

Field Test - Elinz 4K 60FPS UHD Sports Action Camera Hiking is about getting away from technology. Stuffing everything you
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Fjällräven Keb Trousers

Fjällräven market the Keb Trousers as ‘technically advanced trekking trousers with optimised fit and carefully planned details. Intended for alpine
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Quechua 2 Seconds Pop-Up Fresh & Black Camping Tent

If you are looking for a new tent for your weekend adventures or a secondary tent for camping at the
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Patagonia Men’s Stretch Rainshadow Jacket

If you are in the market for a light, supple, stretchy, fashionable and environmentally conscious outer shell, I encourage you
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Quechua Forclaz Trek 100 Jacket

The Quechua Forclaz Trek 100 Jacket is a great spring jacket that will keep you warm and comfortable in temperatures
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Quechua MH100 Hiking Fleece

I was recently sent a Quechua MH100 Hiking Fleece to field test and are most impressed by this warm, light
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Nemo Tensor Ultralight Sleeping Pad

The Nemo Tensor™ Ultralight Insulated Mummy Sleeping Pad is one the lightest pads on the market and provided me with
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Montem Ultra-Light 3K Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles

The Montem Ultra Light 3K Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles are a reasonably well-priced (USD$119.99), sturdy carbon fiber pole that I
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ECCO Exostrike GTX

What a great looking boot that I am more than happy to wear off the trail. They come in a
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