REVIEW: Aftershokz Bone Conduction Headphones Date Posted: 11 August 2020 Aftershokz sports headphones use bone conduction technology to transmit quality sound through your cheekbones to your inner ear, keeping your ears free for situational awareness like traffic hazards or in-person conversations. Read our reviews! Read more...
PRODUCT REVIEW: TEVA Hurricane XLT2 Sandals Date Posted: 13 June 2020 Teva gave two Wildfire staff members a chance to try out the new Hurricane XLT2 Sandals, and they've given them a good run for their money! Read on for an in depth review... Read more...
Checking Your Gear Date Posted: 6 June 2020 Stuck at home? Use this time to check over and level up your equipment. Danae takes us through keeping your outdoor gear and equipment in tip-top shape. Read more...
Water Purification Comparison: The Benefits & Downsides Date Posted: 18 May 2020 Not sure which water filtration or purification device you should choose? Kai walks us through the most popular brands, including Lifestraw, Katadyn, GRAYL and Steripen. Read more...
Installing Wildfire Speed Laces Date Posted: 2 May 2020 Speed laces are great for quick and easy lacing. This blog will guide you through installing the new Wildfire Speed Laces to get you on the road or trail faster. Read more...
Wildfire’s Guide to Sustainable Clothes Shopping Date Posted: 12 April 2020 Struggling to balancing your ecological footprint with the need for quality shoes and performance clothing? It's a complex issue, but we've compiled a list of considerations for choosing great gear that won't cost the earth. Read more...
GEAR CHECKLIST: Scenic Rim Ultra 2020 Date Posted: 10 April 2020 Wildfire is conducting Gear Checks in-store this year at 1/49 Douglas Street, Milton QLD 4066. Come on in to pick up any of the below mandatory gear that you might not yet have! Read more...
Fitting Your New Wetsuit At Home Date Posted: 8 February 2020 There is an art to getting into a wetsuit correctly. The main thing to remember is to take your time! Read more...
Shoe Lacing Styles Date Posted: 24 January 2020 Your feet and your individual running style are unique. The pre-laced style that most running, gym and hiking shoes come with works for many people, but can be uncomfortable for many others. Read more...
FABRIC CARE: Waterproofing, Cleaning and Maintaining Date Posted: 9 January 2020 With the right care, high-quality outdoor clothing can last for many seasons. In this blog post, we run you through how to clean and waterproof the most common materials amongst outdoor clothing. Read more...
12 Christmas Gifts for the Runner in Your Life Date Posted: 27 November 2019 There's a runner in every family, and they can be tricky to buy presents for, even if you're a runner yourself. Steph presents a wide range of Christmas gift ideas for runners, to suit every budget. Read more...
Best Nutrition to use for a High Performance Race Date Posted: 4 November 2019 To ensure you are performing at an optimal level when it really counts, we have created the following list of products that we not only recommend but have also personally tested! Read more...
PRODUCT REVIEW: Polar Vantage V2 Date Posted: 7 August 2019 Cyclist and staff member Rachel gives us the lowdown on the new Polar Vantage V2 sports watch. Read more...
Common Issues for Runners (and how to solve them) Date Posted: 27 June 2019 Chafing, black toenails, rainy weather, cramps...running isn't always the simple sport that you might think! But all these problems are more are solvable. Here’s our list of common issues runners encounter and how to fix them. Read more...
Using GPS watches for orienteering Date Posted: 1 June 2019 GPS watches are an integral part of the post-race debrief. The amount of information to peruse seems formidable. Daniel Gray explores the main features relevant to an orienteer, and how to use them in race analysis. Read more...
Minimalist Shoe Brand Comparison & Breakdown Date Posted: 25 May 2019 With the minimalist movement exploding and such a large variety of minimalist shoes available, staff member Shaun provides a breakdown of the advantages of the different minimalist shoe brands. Read more...
The Benefits of Different Outdoor Fabrics Date Posted: 16 May 2019 You've seen words like No-See-Um, Ripstop, Ultra-Sil and Cordura and have no idea what they mean. What are the benefits of different outdoor fabrics that you'll see listed on camping gear? Danae explains. Read more...
Gear You Can't Live Without (When Backcountry Hiking) Date Posted: 11 May 2019 One of the most frequent questions we get at Wildfire is, what is the best (jacket, shoe, pack)? What I believe most customers really mean is “What do I need?” To simplify the process, here’s a list of items that are invaluable for backcountry hiking. Read more...
Australian-Made Brands Date Posted: 4 May 2019 Here at Wildfire, we believe in supporting Australian brands. To help you to buy Australian, we've collated the Australian owned and made brands that we stock right here. Read more...
What To Eat During Your Long Runs Date Posted: 27 April 2019 Ultra runner Stephanie Ford shares her decade's worth of knowledge on dialling in nutrition for distance running. Read more...
