James McCormack
Written by James McCormack:
Natural Diversity
For 16 years I lived 150m from the Coke sign at Sydney’s Kings Cross; now I live 100m from this.
The Dunning-Kruger Effect
All too often in the outdoors, I have had a confidence only the clueless can possess, and I have charged into situations that, had I actually been competent, I would never have contemplated, writes Wild’s Editor James McCormack.
Patagonia Dirtroamer Jacket and Storm Pants
Featherlight MTB-ing outerwear that sets new standards in comfort.
In Praise of Outlaws
It takes a brave person to step up and break the law to defend our planet; we should celebrate their courage, writes Wild’s Editor James McCormack.
The North Face Assault 2 Futurelight Tent
Futurelight has revolutionised The North Face’s outerwear line-up. Now it’s doing the same for its shelter.
Secrets
Some people say we should never keep secrets, but Wild’s Editor, James McCormack, argues they have a place in the outdoors.
Sea to Summit Alto TR1 Tent
This revolutionary ultralightweight tent series changes everything.
Lowe Alpine AirZone Trek 45:55
While Lowe Alpine’s AirZone Trek 45:55L pack is not new (the redesigned version hit Aussie shores earlier this year), Wild’s Editor James McCormack only recently got around to trying it out. Perhaps he should have sooner, but it proved astonishingly comfortable.
Helly Hansen Elevation Infinity Shell Jacket
An innovative waterproof/breathable fabric that finally ditches DWR is only half this jacket’s story.
Tyndall Range Walk Feasibility Study
Tasmanian Parks has just released their final report on the proposed Iconic Walk in the Tyndall Range, and it’s troubling.
HELLY HANSEN – Lifa Infinity Pro
A waterproof/breathable fabric that finally ditches DWR.
Luxury Lodges Means Wilderness Lost – Part 2
Our national parks are under attack. The push for luxury lodges and other within-park accommodation, has gained nationwide momentum. In this, Part Two of a two-part series, we look at the root causes and broad implications of these developments.
Gear Review – RapidPure Scout
Far better than filter, the RapidPure Scout is one the best, most convenient and lightest ways to drink pure water.
Brand Heritage: Hilleberg
Self-sufficiency informed Bo Hilleberg’s philosophy from the outset.
Luxury Lodges Means Wilderness Lost
Our national parks are under attack. Privatisation, in the form of luxury lodges and other accommodation for walkers, has gained nationwide momentum. In this, Part I of a two-part series, we look at breadth of the problem across the country.
Forestry Watch
Science for the people; a fledgling grass-roots group holds Tasmanian loggers to account.