A must-have catalogue for the cartographer’s coffee table
Any cartographer – or anyone interested in mapping at all – will surely be itching to get their hands on this new tome (even if they can’t carry it about with them).
Any cartographer – or anyone interested in mapping at all – will surely be itching to get their hands on this new tome (even if they can’t carry it about with them).
Mark Patterson recently spent a weekend at Mount Arapiles trialling the new two-person hiking from Nemo, discovering a new addition to the competitive lightweight market.
Parents of young children take note: Educator Michael Gregoriades presents his review of a book designed to teach kids about nature and inspire them to head outdoors.
Bushwalker, climber and Wild contributor John Webb reviews recently released feature film ‘Everest’, discovering a more realistic and visually stunning portrayal of Himalayan mountaineering than expected.
Elspeth Callender trials some of Kathmandu’s Winter 2015 range out on the trail at the tail end of Tasmania’s epic snow-on-the-beach winter season.
Dan Slater manages to review Carinthia’s Alpine Jacket, despite everyone he knows trying to spend more time in it.
In expectation of Wild 149’s Tried and Tested reviews of base layer leggings, MUMC member Mark Patterson presents a comparison of two mid-weight merino options from Icebreaker and I/O Merino.
Wild interviews Jane Rawson, co-author of a new book that is designed to help people survive in a warming world.
Garments that actively adapt to the wearer’s requirements and sweating, apparel-testing robots? It’s not as far off as you might think.
Living in Australia makes us UV-conscious my default, yet it’s still easy enough to miss some critical places. Palmless sun gloves are a good option for protecting the backs of your hands.
‘Old Man’ Bill Neidjie, a Kakadu elder and keeper of traditional knowledge, decided to break with tradition in sharing his story with an outsider. Here, Mark Lang shares some of Old Man’s Story.
Hoka One One created quite a splash in the running world with their outsized soles, but how will they fare with a new range of hiking shoes and boots?
Noelene Proud’s review of the memoirs of Lydia Bradey, the person credited as the first woman to climb Everest without supplementary oxygen.
Ricky French trials Kathmandu’s Northstar XT hiking tent in chilly Tasmanian conditions on a visit to Mount Wellington, Tasmania and Blackwood, Victoria.
At the recent Outdoor Retailer Australia event, gear and apparel brands from all over the world were on display, providing insight into what consumers can expect to see in the next 12 months. Here are 25 of our favourites.
Andrew Davison enjoys the subtle, earthy flavours that mushrooms bring to a dish, requiring little in the way of enhancing ingredients
Remote wilderness adventure has always entailed a certain amount of disconnectedness from communications technology, but that is rapidly changing.
With new innovation and decreasing costs, mobile satellite communications devices are allowing more people in more places to remain ‘just a call or email away’, writes Richard Coston.
Bushwalker Adele Neale gets her feet into Target Dry’s new technical sock ahead of their Australian market launch, trialling them on a multi-day adventure in Victoria’s Alpine National Park.
Melbourne-based mountaineer Olivia Grover Johnson pits a Craghoppers CompressLite insulated jacket against the elements and is pleasantly surprised by the results.
There’s been much discussion regarding the merits of The North Face’s new synthetic insulation, ThermoBall. So local bushwalker David Tsardakis decided he’d put the ThermoBall Full Zip Jacket through its paces in Werribee Gorge.
It may not be for everyone, but it is possible to prepare a hearty fish dinner by campfire even when you’re no angler, writes Andrew Davison.
Why do most people refer to an EPIRB even when they’re using a PLB? There is a clear distinction between the two devices and, due to the serious nature of their uses, it’s important to know one from the other.
In putting the Osprey Atmos 65 through its paces, Dave Cauldwell received more than he bargained for: a pack you can have a relationship with.
Climber Neil Gledhill contributes his thoughts on Jim Truscott’s new book, ‘Snakes in the Jungle: Special Operations in War & Business’, which is to be officially launched in Perth today.
Michele Kohout breaks down a book that has become something of a bible for local bushwalking enthusiasts.
The Camelbak All Clear challenges the UV purification dominance of the SteriPEN range and provides an interesting alternative.
Reviewed in Wild 122, Warwick Sprawson’s guide to The Overland Track remains highly relevant for anyone planning a multiday adventure in Tasmania’s picturesque Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
It may not be specifically designed for hiking, but Warwick Sprawson discovers Target Dry’s ‘Mac in a Sac’ raincoat makes for a good, lightweight weather insurance policy at a reasonable price.
Ezygonow’s Go Anywhere Toilet Kit and Toilet in a Bag products provide excellent alternatives for storing human waste when you’re far from other facilities, but will they entice the multi-day adventurer?