Good and bad bacteria It may come as a shock to the hardiest of solo-hikers out there, but we are…
How to carry two backpacks // The art of double-packing
Out in our wonderful, wild places, there are lots of reasons why you may need to carry two backpacks or…
Connecting with Nature during COVID19
Keeping ourselves fit and healthy, both physically and mentally, during Covid19 is essential. Everyone knows the benefits of spending time…
What the heck is a pee rag?
The first time I heard about women hanging a pee rag on the outside of their pack, waving their golden…
Does Medicare cover ambulance?
What if I need medical helicopter evacuation when hiking? Unfortunately, Medicare doesn’t cover ambulance. Would you believe that 3/4 of…
Best FUD for hiking
What the FUD? It might come as a surprise, but the idea of a FUD (Feminine Urination Device), sometimes called…
How to Train for a Heavy Backpack
The last couple of years have seen a huge growth in the trend for pack-free multi-day walks. Sure, this style…
The value of exercising outdoors
There was a time, not too long ago, when I was at my day job, doing stupid hours and working…
What’s in a hiker’s first aid kit?
To the uninitiated, you could be forgiven for thinking that all first aid kits are created equal. Just grab one…
7 Reasons why first aid training is essential
Or what happened when my friend broke her wrist near Mt Feathertop * Warning: Cringe-worthy photos of broken bones below…
Best Stretches for Hikers
Last Updated May 10, 2024 It’s common to think about doing body stretches when exercising for things like running, swimming…
When is it too hot for hiking?
Last Updated Dec 21, 2020 I get it. It’s summer, you’re on holidays and you’ve finally got the time to…
“It doesn’t matter if you take a short easy walk to a lookout, or carry a pack off-track for weeks at a time. Both are equally valid.”
CARO RYAN
Bushwalking & Hiking Tips from an Unexpected Outdoors Chick
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