Apart from a map and compass, the most important tool 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. These days, a watch can be so much more than just a timepiece and like choosing a mobile phone … [Read more...]
Macpac Duolight 2P Tent Review
As a longtime user of Macpac products**, I’m always interested when they introduce a new product, like their new two person tent, the Macpac Duolight 2P Tent. For many years, their bombproof (4 season) Microlight 1P tent was the standard for many Aussie bushwalkers and served them very well. I was secretly jealous and always wanted one! But with the changes in fabric and manufacturing … [Read more...]
LifeProof Phone Case Review
I'm embarrassed to admit that I've actually lost a couple of phones to damage during adventures over the years. Mostly, it's about water getting into the phone from rain, when the old ziplock bag trick failed and then I also blame the Colo River once. OK, maybe that was me... but when we rely on our phones for emergency communications in wild places (or for navigation tools), it's essential that … [Read more...]
Christmas Gift Guide for Outdoorsy Types
You know the term re-gifting, right? Are you guilty of doing it? Well, if you want to give your outdoorsy loved ones some things that they'll actually use, then here's a few Christmas gift ideas for hikers, bushwalkers and those that love to connect to wild places. Gifts under $20 Earplugs - $3.20 (SALE) For the 'you-know-who' in your outdoors life... at this price you may as well buy a set for … [Read more...]
What’s in my kit for a weekend hike?
There's something in all of us that's a bit of a voyeur, right? I love reading blogs and seeing photos from other people's backpacks and learning how they organise things. It's great for getting ideas and rethinking how and what to pack for a weekend hike. As it's been a few years since I made my first video for the Lotsafreshair Youtube on How to pack a backpack and things have … [Read more...]