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Rescued: An Outdoor Podcast for Hikers and Adventurers

Rescued is a podcast of conversations with rescuers and those who’ve been rescued. It’s about the lessons we learn about ourselves, the places we go and why – without judgement or shame – to help us have better adventures, manage risk and deal with the unexpected. Caro Ryan What happened? It’s the first thing we … Read more

Best ways to carry water on a hike

Let’s face it: water is heavy. OK, so it’s not like mercury heavy (1 litre = 13.5 kg), but it’s still 1 litre = 1 kg.  One of the golden rules in keeping our backpack weight down is to minimise the amount of time that we need to carry a lot of water. Apart from … Read more

Suunto 9 Peak // Gear Review

In the great battle between two arch-rivals, (think Ford vs Holden, iOs vs Android or scrunch vs fold) where there doesn’t appear to be much between the two other than brand allegiance*, Finnish designed and made Suunto have released their latest sports watch, the Suunto 9 Peak and in doing so, continue to put the … Read more

How to leave no trace

Leave No Trace vs Minimal Impact Bushwalking The term Leave No Trace has become part of hiking lingo in the last couple of decades and although it is a trademarked brand name from the US, it’s now the short-hand way of referring to the ways we can tread lightly in the bush, ensuring that we … Read more

Sea to Summit Sleep System Finder Review

Well, if the last year or so has taught us anything about living through a pandemic, it’s the value of a great online shopping experience. And if I think about what can make an online click great, it comes down to confidence. Confidence that the platform is easy to use, secure and more than anything, … Read more

Why I bought a SPOT 4

…and also carry a PLB. It’s pretty incredible the ways in which technology has changed the bush search and rescue (LandSAR) landscape in recent years. I’ve done quite a few reviews and articles that compare different satellite communication devices, such as a PLB (Personal Locator Beacon), Garmin InReach or SPOT, but when it came to … Read more

How to build a leave no trace campfire

Often called ‘the bush television’, a campfire is one of those experiences that draws us to spend time in the outdoors and is the stuff of great memories. The warmth, the crackle, the nurture and build, the dancing of flames and the easy conversation that flows (like a good red) around it. As lovers of … Read more

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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 need for a weekend (or more) in it and hitting the track. The key to having a great multi-day hiking adventure, is keeping your backpack as light as possible, whilst not skimping on the essentials … Read more

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 of 2019-2020 will leave a scar on us all long after the epicormic growth has sprouted. Now that the immediate crisis has passed and we’ve moved to recovery, we’re trying to figure out what that … Read more