Adventures with little ones made easy with the Osprey Poco child carrier
Jessica Toll goes travelling with Osprey Packs premium child carrier.
Jessica Toll goes travelling with Osprey Packs premium child carrier.
Ricky French heads out for a weekender on Mt Bogong to put Kathmandu’s Lansan Ultralight Tent to the test.
Mosquitos are more than an annoyance. Even in Australia they can carry potentially fatal diseases – and that makes understanding which repellents are most effective a matter of critical importance.
Not often considered a traditional place to trial outdoor-related products, a regional music festival nevertheless provides Bianca Dohnt the perfect conditions for testing YaMate mosquito repellant.
Sarah Baker reports on two firsts: walking in the Northern Territory and using Osprey’s Kyte 46 backpack – both of which managed to surpass expectations.
This recently released photographic field guide provides shots of jaw-dropping vistas, geographical curiosities and Australian flora in all its unique glory.
Rebekah Tierney recently got her hands on a Tarptent Stratospire 2 ultralight hiking tent, part of an increasing number of products designed for those who like to travel fast and light.
Not everyone sees the benefit of packing waterproof pants when going on a long-distance hiking trip, but Laura Waters has learned the value in doing so, particularly in the case of Rab’s Kinetic Waterproof pants.
Following on from Dick Smith’s recent account on the same subject, a new book by Jim Smith and Keith Bell has been released to provide an alternative perspective.
Winter season and alpine adventures require hearty, warming meals, writes Andrew Davison in issue 154. Ensure you and your group stay well nourished with this simple pea and ham risotto.
A select archive of Newsmaps’ content provides insight into how people followed the progress of WWI.
The autobiography of British mountaineer Steve Bell is an entertaining, and occasionally racy, read that allows the reader to experience the life of an alpinist without ever leaving home.
Over the past few months, Yoav Daniel Bar-Ness has been familiarising himself with the features of Suunto’s Traverse watch and found it to be a suitably proficient, all-in-one, compact GPS device.
Ricky French wears his heart on his sleeve: puffy jackets are not his thing. But when it comes to freezing temperatures and Kathmandu’s goose down driFILL jacket, he’s willing to make an exception.
Anne McLeod’s recently released biography of renowned conservationist and bushwalker, Marie Byles, as reviewed by another renowned conservationist and bushwalker, Geoff Mosley.
After struggling to figure out a few of the jacket’s features, Ricky French eventually finds the Kathmandu XT Alopex to be a compact rain jacket that’s hard to beat.
Dan Slater overcomes his aversion to prepackaged, high-energy food sources in his trial of Em’s Power Cookies.
This past week saw the annual Outdoor Retailer Australia hosted at Hordern Pavilion in Sydney’s Moore Park, exhibiting the finest outdoor gear and apparel available to the Australian market – and some that isn’t available yet.
Dan Slater recently trained for, and ran, a 70k race around Easter Island while trialling Osprey’s elite trail running pack – the Rev 12. Here’s his detailed feedback on the product.
Relatively new to the market, Austrian brand Gloryfy market their sunglasses as unbreakable. In this review, Olivia Grover Johnson puts the claim to the test.
TV host and photographer Carlisle Rogers discusses his recently released book ‘The Philosophy of Travel’ to celebrate Australia’s outback and the spirit of adventure.
When done in a considerate fashion, sharing music with friends around the camp stove or while out paddling is becoming much easier with the current range of rugged Bluetooth speakers.
Mountaineer, TEDx speaker and business consultant Patrick Hollingworth has developed a theory for how organisations can apply contemporary alpinist techniques to improve their business. The result is his new book, The Light and Fast Organisation.
Bushwalker John Sheridan shares his disappointment and concerns regarding Garmin’s Topo Australia & New Zealand V5 maps, warning other outdoor users to steer clear.
When Amelia Caddy decided to hike the famous Pacific Crest Trail, she knew she’d need a water filter if she was to hydrate safely and the Sawyer Mini turned out to be the perfect choice.
The Aarn Natural Balance Bodypack features a unique design that helps maintain the wearer’s posture. After it won gold at the Outdoor Industry Awards in Germany last year, Laura Waters was determined to give it a long distance trial.
Produced in Fawkner, Melbourne, Terra Rosa Gear’s StarGazer 2 tent brings the competition to the international ultralight hiking field, according to Dan Slater.
Sea kayaker Lexie Webster gets her hands on a new guide to northern Queensland by Tim Trehearn and is immediately inspired to grab her paddle and head out.
Building on the reputation of its predecessor, the Canon EOS 7D Mark II is a sturdy DSLR camera that lends itself to general outdoor photography – if you can overlook a few minor deficiencies.
Family adventures are more safe and fun when the right gear is involved. This Christmas, make sure your loved ones receive the best.