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20 Best Gift Ideas for Hikers 2022

20 Best Gift Ideas for Hikers 2022

It's hard trying to figure out what to get friend's and family for Christmas or birthdays. Our 20 Best Gifts for Hikers 2022 guide takes away that stress. We've compiled...
Lisa Pinder
How To Use A Bush Cloth

How To Use A Bush Cloth

Bush Cloth by Kiwi Ultralight, is essentially an environmentally friendly pee cloth used for drying off after peeing (not for poo!). The front is a soft suede cloth which is used to pat yourself dry.
Lisa Pinder
What's A Food Cozy and Why Do You Need One

What's A Food Cozy and Why Do You Need One

If you're anything like me, having a nice hot meal at the end of a long day hiking is heaven. But our food cozy's aren't just useful for reheating. With...
Lisa Pinder
things you need to know about going on a day hike

Things you need to know about going on a day hike

What should I take? Remember we are all different in our capabilities, what our needs are and where we love to hike. Start with a good size backpack, anywhere from say a 20L to 30L, or big enough for a days hike and what you will carry.
Lisa Pinder
How to pick the perfect place to pitch your tent

How to pick the perfect place to pitch your tent

Finding the perfect place to pitch your tent can mean the difference between a great night's sleep or a disaster. 1.Location 2. Shelter 3. Dangers 4. Slope 5. Surface 6. Creatures 7. Water
Laura Waters
How to be a safe hiker

How to be a safe hiker

By Laura Waters A good hike is one that thrills and uplifts, as well as sees you return home safely. No one ever went out for a hike with the...
Laura Waters
What you need to know for your first overnight hike

What you need to know for your first overnight hike

Written by The Walking Traveller Going on your first overnight hike can be so much fun, if not a little daunting.  Worries like what gear do I take, how much...
Lisa Pinder
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What NOT to take hiking

What NOT to take hiking

When it comes to hiking, simplicity is best. Unless you’re stepping out with a yak/camel/sherpa etc, everything you choose to take is going to end up on your back so you want every piece of kit to really earn its place in your pack. Here are some ideas for what you can leave at home. 

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4-day ultralight gear list

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Hiking the Overland Track

Hiking the Overland Track

Ever dreamt of hiking the Overland Track? Here you'll find all the details you'll need.
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HOW TO PITCH YOUR LANSHAN TENT

How to Pitch Your Lanshan 2 Tent Perfectly

The Lanshan series is a non-free standing tent supported by trekking poles. Since there is no tent pole support, the Lanshan tent can be set up in many different forms by changing the position of the stakes.
Lisa Pinder
HOW TO SEAM SEAL YOUR SILNYLON LANSHAN PRO TENT

How to Seam Seal Your Lanshan Pro

Many people asked me whether seam sealing the Lanshan tent with silicone glue is must. My answer is that it depends on the situation. If you buy a non PRO version, you don’t need to apply glue, because it has been taped in the factory and has high-performance waterproof ability.
Lisa Pinder
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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