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Patagonia Launches Recycled Nylon Range
For more than twenty years, Patagonia have been leading the way in the outdoor industry in ensuring its gear incorporated recycled products as part of their manufacturing process. In 1993, Patagonia were the first outdoor clothing company to use recycled plastics from soft drink bottles (PET) into the manufacture of their fleece products. Unfortunately, not all plastics are the same.
The Lorax Project
Six friends embark on a determined quest to climb, and then BASE jump ‘The Lorax’, a formidable climb on Frenchman’s Cap in remote western Tasmania. Surrounded by some of the most pristine wilderness in all of Australia, they contend with extreme weather and rugged terrain, relying on each other’s skills and humour to reach their goal.
Litra Torch Gear Test
A modern weapon to fight our most ancient fear – darkness.
World Expeditions add its weight to fight against wildlife cruelty in tourism
World Expeditions to support the end of wildlife suffering for tourist purposes.
2019 Asolo A-Fast Hiking shoes
Australian retailers have received the 2019-season of Asolo A-Fast hiking shoes.
Thinking about a Degree in Outdoor Recreation?
Ever wondered whether a degree in outdoor recreation is worth it?
Rock Climbing in the Northern Territory’s Top End
Join Lachlan Gardiner, Nathan McNeil, Alex “Moogii” Mougenot, and Carrie Doyle as they spend more than a week exploring Umbrawarra and Butterfly Gorge in the Northern Territory.
World Expeditions kicks off its new Positive Impact Travel Initiative
Two renewable energy projects – one in Vietnam and the other in China – and two forest conservation projects – one in Tasmania and the other in Zimbabwe – are the first projects to benefit from World Expeditions’ new Positive Impact Travel initiative. The initiative, in which World Expeditions is purchasing carbon credits to offset Read More
Marmot Eco Featherless Insulation
For years the gold standard in apparel and gear insulation has been the down of ducks and geese. As far as the lightness, warmth and compression offered by down, for many years there has simply been no alternative. Back in 2014, global manufacturing brand, 3M announced the launch of its Thinsulate Featherless Insulation. A leader Read More
Panda Child Carrier
The Panda Child Carrier is a re-branded baby carrier from Czech company “Corazon”. Panda don’t try to hide this, as the Corazon logo is emblazoned across the back of the carrier. To be honest, I know very little about Corazon, other than what is available on their website, which isn’t a lot. Further, I know Read More
Sea To Summit’s Pro Hammock Double
High quality double hammock from Sea To Summit that’s great for chilling under the shade of a tree.
The Lost Valley – Burragorang
“PAINTINGS FROM BURRAGORANG – THE LOST VALLEY” I’m a wilderness artist and have been painting for 40 years. I love to paint remote places anywhere in Australia and I’ll do anything from bushwalking, trekking or abseiling to find them. As a child I was brought up by parents who loved bushwalking – a mother who Read More
Soartd: A new Australian outdoor clothing brand launches
Flow and minimalism all appear in the new Australian clothing brand, Soartd.
Wet Tropics “Snap the Tropics” 2017 Photo Competition
The Wet Tropics Management Authority is pleased to announce its Snap the Tropics photograph competition winners. The competition attracted more than 150 entries from local photographers across the Wet Tropics region, featuring everything from creek and waterfall scenes to cassowary and orchid snaps. Entries were independently judged by acclaimed Cairns nature photographer Mike Prociv. The Read More
A European Slacklining Holiday
When setting off on a backpacking holiday to Europe, Blue Mountains-based photographer Aidan Williams and a few friends decided to take their passion along for the ride, packing their slackline kit for the journey. The result is a European journey with a difference and, as you can see from the spectacular photos that results, Williams Read More
Cold weather sleeping bags explained
Featured alongside our gear review in issue 160, this guide explains what you need to know when looking for a new cold weather sleeping bag.
Courtney Atkinson prepares to take on State8
Olympian and Red Bull athlete Courtney Atkinson has announced he aims to take on the State8 challenge – climbing the eight highest peaks in each of Australia’s state and territories in one week.