Field Test – Sky Bed Bug Free by Hammock Bliss We all know how enjoyable it is to climb into ...

Field Test – Montem Ultra Strong Cork Trekking Poles  When I first started hiking I never considered hiking poles as ...

Field Test – Montem Diadema 18L Hiking Daypack Over the years I have collected a number of packs of varying ...

The CamelBak Fourteener 20 is a comfortable, versatile and lightweight pack (weighing in at only 1.1kg). I look forward to ...

Taking on a trekking adventure can reward you in more ways than you may anticipate. During your treks, you rely ...

Most of us master shoe-tying in primary school and don’t give our laces much thought after that. If your hiking ...

Who should buy snowshoes? If you want to enjoy back-country alpine environments, snowshoes enable you to do it with no ...

Stuff sacks and dry bags can make a huge difference for your packing, organisation, and protection of your gear. Mesh ...

Choosing the right backpack for your trip is essential for any hiking adventure as it will be your companion, even ...

Why put a mat under your sleeping bag when sleeping outdoors? Sleeping mats cushion you, but more importantly, they block ...

New footwear may feel a little stiff at first, but it should still be comfortable. Footwear can adjust to your ...

When embarking on a hike or travel, never underestimate the importance of pack organisation. It can affect your centre of ...

With proper care of your sleeping bag you can improve the life of your bag and the warmth in colder ...

Apart from looking good, every backpack is designed for a purpose. Different designs and sizes suit different activities. At Mountain ...

No matter how you've spent your day outdoors, with the right sleeping bag you can recover at night. The standard ...

Your perfect tent provides you with the right weather protection and space at a low weight. This leads you to ...

Cleaning your pack is probably the last thing you'll think about doing after a long trip, you'll empty your pack ...

Field Test - Grivel G10 New-Classic Crampon Hiking becomes much more challenging during the winter months when the trails are ...

Field Test - Grivel G1 Plus Ice Axe It goes without saying that the milder weather is a lot more ...

Field Test - Osprey Aether AG™ 70 When I embarked on my first overnight hike, quite a few years ago, ...

We are often asked the benefits of down filled vs synthetic sleeping bags. Both types have advantages and disadvantages but ...

Are you new to overnight or multi-day hiking or an experienced adventurer who is looking at grabbing some new gear ...

Lightweight camping involves taking only what you need rather than everything you want, and allows for quicker and more comfortable ...

With so many brands and styles, choosing the right daypack can get a little confusing. Taking a few minutes to ...

A well packed backpack can be the difference between pleasure and pain when you’re out in the wilderness. It is ...

Field Test – Jetboil Flash Java Kit When I first started hiking all I was really interested in was day ...

Field Test – Helinox Chair Zero A few years ago I was leading a hike through the Lerderderg State Park in ...

Field Test - SNOWGUM Micro 600 Down Sleeping Bag I remember with great excitement the first time I grabbed my ...

Field Test – Klymit Insulated Static V Lite Unless you are participating in the ultra-light movement and can be found ...

Field Test – Helinox FL135 Hiking Poles Who would have guessed that there are hiking poles for every occasion? Aren’t ...

Field Test – Big Sky Chinook 2P 4 Season Tent When I first started hiking I spent the first twelve ...

Field Test - Sawyer Mini Water Filter My recommendation is that everyone should own the Sawyer Mini water filter. Sawyer have ...

Field Test - Helinox TL Series Hiking Poles I have owned at least five set of hiking poles over the ...

Field Test - Aarn Featherlite Freedom Pack A few years ago I came across my first Aarn pack whilst hiking in ...

Field Test - Helinox Ground Chair For two years or more I have been the proud owner of the Helinox Chair ...

Use hiking poles, even on shorter hikes. None of the most experienced and hard-core hikers and backpackers I know ever ...