If you've ever slept on the newer style inflatable sleeping mats (as opposed to the traditional Thermarest self-inflating or foamie styles), you'll know that one of the biggest issues is a noisy one. Whilst you might sleep soundly and comfortably, your tent neighbours might think otherwise. When the folk at US based NEMO released their latest version, the NEMO Tensor Insulated Ultralight Sleeping … [Read more...]
Gear Review: Salomon Sense Ride 2
Choosing what shoes to wear for hiking, bushwalking or spending time off the concrete, means being confronted with choice... lots of choice. No shoe is going to be right for everyone and the decision is as individual as the types of undies you like to wear... especially your favourite pair... you know the ones. Salomon Sense Ride 2 - Flex, support and breathability How to choose a shoe for … [Read more...]
Down Jacket Review : Macpac Icefall
I'll never forget my first down jacket. It was a game-changer for how I experienced the outdoors in winter and how I went from diving for my sleeping bag soon after sunset, to enjoying cold nights and brisk mornings without shivering. Wooah... the colour! Love it. Pic: Pamela Black Why I love down jackets Up until that first down jacket, I'd persevered with bulky fleece and thermals. For … [Read more...]
Kindred – an interview with Kate Legge
Over recent weeks, every where I look, read and listen I've been coming across the truly delightful and insightful book by journalist Kate Legge, called "Kindred - A Cradle Mountain Love Story". If you're one of over 9,000 people who walk The Overland Track in Tasmania each year, you've probably already heard something about Austrian immigrant Gustav Weindorfer and his impressive Tasmanian … [Read more...]
Garmin Fenix 5S Review
Apart from a map and compass, one of the most important tools for navigating in the bush is a watch. Just a humble, everyday, bog standard, time telling watch. It helps you work out how fast you’re travelling, how long it will take to get somewhere and offers clues to your location and finding your way. [And if you’re a bit old school, you can use the time to work out which way is north!] These … [Read more...]