is a sleeping bag or a quilt right for you

Quilt VS Sleeping Bag. What is right for you?

Quilt or sleeping bag? Which one is right for you? We’re all familiar with sleeping bags but some hikers are increasingly shifting to using quilts to shave on weight and space. So what are they, how do they work and should you make the switch?
Lisa Pinder
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BEST HIKING DINNER IDEAS

BEST HIKING DINNER IDEAS

Dinner, it’s often on the minds of hikers long before time comes around to crank a stove up. For some it’s just fuel, for others it’s a dangling “carrot” to look forward to. Whatever your motive, everyone wants to have a nice satisfied belly at the end of it and some nutrients to replenish your hard working body. Here are some of the best hiking dinner ideas we've found.

Lisa Pinder
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Solo hiking is it for you

7 Tips for Solo Hiking

Ever thought about hiking solo but there are things holding your back? With careful planning and preparation and these 7 Tips for Hiking Solo you can finally get up the courage to give it a go.
Laura Waters
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Things I wish I knew before my first thru hike - By Laura Waters

Things I wish I knew before my first thru hike - By Laura Waters

Here are a few things Laura Waters, author of "Bewildered" wish she knew before heading off on her 3,000km thru hike of the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
Laura Waters
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What to do if you've been bitten by a snake

What to do if you've been bitten by a snake

That bite of summer has well and truly come early this year and with that heat, comes slithery snakes. In Australia there are 3000 snake bites are reported annually, of those bites 300-500 are hospitalised and 2-3 people die.
Lisa Pinder
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6 Mistakes to Avoid Hiking in Spring

6 Mistakes to Avoid Hiking in Spring

Spring has sprung, the weather is warmer, the days are longer and the smell in the air gets you inspired to get out there, back into nature. Before heading out - here are 6 mistakes to avoid hiking in the Spring.
Lisa Pinder
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Keeping yourself safe and injury free

Keeping yourself safe and injury free

Most of the time we don't have to worry about injuries on trail but it is important you are prepared in the event you run into problems. Carrying the appropriate amount of first aid in your pack can be a life saver.
Lisa Pinder
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PERSONAL HYGIENE WHILE HIKING

Looking After Your Personal Hygiene

Trying to keep clean on trail is always going to be a compromise but with these tips and tricks under your belt your can be the envy of all hikers while feeling clean and fresh.
Lisa Pinder
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HYPOTHERMIA WHILE HIKING

Recognising The Signs of Hypothermia While Hiking

If you intend on hiking in Winter or Snow camping, the wilderness can be wild and unforgiving, so proper preparation is a must. Spotting the signs of hypothermia while hiking, preventing the onset and the treatment can save your life.

Lisa Pinder
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what to do if you run into bad weather while hiking

Hiking In Bad Weather

It's important to be prepared for all changes in the weather before you hit the trail. Being prepared for rain, hail, lightening and wind could be a life saver. The best thing to do is to avoid going out on trail if you know bad weather is on it's way.

 

Lisa Pinder
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how to clean your cnoc vecto water bladder

Cleaning Your CNOC Vecto Water Bladder

With the CNOC Vecto becoming even more popular here in Australia, making sure you look after it is important. It doesn't take much maintenance but you'll want to make sure it's in tip top shape every time you want to use it.
Lisa Pinder
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ULTRALIGHT DAY HIKE CHECKLIST

Ultralight Day Hike Checklist

Whether you are heading out for a 2hr walk in the bush or a 6 hr hike it's important you take a basic list of items to ensure your health and safety. Too many times we hear on the news, experienced hikers becoming disorientated and lost while our on trail.
Lisa Pinder