When I tackled Tasmania’s mighty South Coast Track, I looked over my standard multi-day hiking packing list, asked some mates…
How to pack for a weekend hike
…In a lightweight 40 litre backpack There’s nothing quite like the feeling of throwing on your backpack, with everything you…
The real cost of entering a closed national park
It didn’t matter whether we saw flames, smoke or just watched on physically disconnected through our digital devices, the summer…
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 choose a hike
16 tips to help you choose a hike that’s right for you One of the most common reasons that search…
How to replace shock cord in tent poles
Have you ever had that loosey, goosey feeling? The one where your tent poles don’t automatically want to snap together,…
7 ways to reduce single use plastic hiking
So much has changed on our wonderful, blue-green planet since 2012 and I’m not just talking about our climate. Sure,…
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…
What to do if you get lost hiking?
Or “How to get unlost” when bushwalking Last Updated Jul 10, 2020 In 1987 pioneering Aussie bushwalker and businessman Paddy…
Navigation Course for hikers & adventurers
Course Dates L1 – Intro to Navigation 2 days 21 – 22 Mar 2026 Blue Mountains, NSW SOLD OUTjoin wait…
“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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