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The great debate, trail runners or hiking boots? Let’s take a look at both and figure out what’s right for you. Carrying less weight on your feet can have significant benefits, including reduced fatigue and improved agility.

Base weight is the weight of all of your gear minus consumables like food, water, and fuel.

Measuring backpack torso size correctly is one of the most critical items on your pre-trip checklist. If you do it right, your pack will be significantly more comfortable. Your packs shoulder straps should rest comfortably on your shoulders.

We’re probably all aware that we just “feel better” when we head out into nature for a hike, but it’s no longer just anecdotal. An ever-increasing body of scientific studies is demonstrating the multitude of ways in which walking in nature is indeed awesome for our heads.

These are excellent tips to help reduce condensation issues in single-wall tents or shelters. Condensation is a common challenge in single-wall designs due to the lack of a separate inner layer for moisture control.

What Even Is Cold Soaking? Cold soaking is a no-cook food preparation method where dehydrated foods are soaked in cold water until they are rehydrated. Cold soaking your food is far from glamorous, but it is convenient.

Got a single use plastic problem in your backpacking kit? We strongly recommend taking a closer look at the Vesica and the Buc. The Vesica was designed to replace the beloved smart water bottle.

The Walls of Jerusalem is said to be one of Tasmania’s “Great Walks” - which some would say surpasses the Overland Track in magnificence and beauty. It's a great balance of a challenging but manageable climb at the start and stunningly spectacular landscapes throughout.

Water is life. When you’re out hiking, it’s imperative your body is getting enough of it so it can function properly and do things like lubricate your joints and eyes, flush out waste and toxins, help with digestion, and keep your skin healthy. 

Hiking alone isn’t for everybody but if you can put fear aside - and you have the skills and experience - it is incredibly rewarding and fun.

We hikers love nature. In the wilds is where we can enjoy the bliss of roaming far from civilisation and its noise, where we can watch wildlife do their thing. To keep enjoying these places as they are, and to avoid any detriment to the plants and creatures that live there, we need to tread lightly and leave the place as we found it. An internationally recognised code offers guidelines to help us achieve it. 

Most of us know the rules of etiquette in everyday life that help society maintain a respectful and happy balance but the great outdoors is a whole new playing field with a new set of rules. Knowing what they are helps us blend in with our surroundings and contribute to that blissful, harmonious vibe so many of us seek when we head out.