Yannick's Blackall100 21KM Experience Author: Wildfire Sports & Trek Date Posted: 2 November 2024 Meet Yannick! He conquered the The Blackall 100 21KM, finishing an impressive 2nd place while rocking our products! Here’s what he had to say about his gear Read more...
GU Energy Gels: Taste Test & Ranking Date Posted: 25 August 2023 GU Energy Gels are some of the most popular sports gels we stock. Customers sometimes ask for flavour recommendations or are hesitant to try new flavours, so we're taste tested every single GU Energy Gel flavour that we stock. You're welcome ;) Read more...
GEAR CHECKLIST: Outdoor Sport Climbing Date Posted: 1 February 2023 Staff member Shaun has been climbing outdoors for 11 years and has worked as a climbing instructor for two years. Here's his checklist of gear, complete with explanations, alternatives and his own personal preferences. Read more...
REVIEW: Salomon Predict 2 & Ultra Glide Date Posted: 9 August 2022 Wildfire staff review the Salomon Predict 2 road running shoes and Salomon Ultra Glide trail running shoes. Read more...
Buying Vegan: Animal Welfare in Outdoor Sports Gear Date Posted: 26 July 2022 How do you make animal welfare-conscious choices when shopping for outdoor gear and apparel? We'll lay it out for you! Read more...
What is R-value? Date Posted: 17 July 2022 You've probably seen an R-value listed on sleeping mats from reputable outdoor brands. But what does an R-value mean? Read more...
Sustainable Fitness & Outdoor Brands Date Posted: 13 July 2022 Happy Earth Day! Outdoor gear and sportswear brands have stepped up to the plate and are driving efforts for more sustainable practices. We've gathered a comprehensive list of all the great work our brands are doing to keep the environment safe. Read more...
Benefits of Vibram FiveFinger Shoes Date Posted: 14 August 2021 Why should you try Vibram FiveFinger shoes? What are their health benefits, and how do they make your feet stronger? Danny explains why these funky five-toed shoes are so popular. Read more...
Rumpl: The Blanket You Never Knew You Needed Date Posted: 19 June 2021 There are some things in life that just make it better. A Rumpl Blanket is one of those things. Read on to discover why you need one. Read more...
Vivobarefoot: The Best Range of Barefoot Shoes Date Posted: 29 May 2021 Dive into the wacky, wonderful world of barefoot shoes! If you’re curious about how barefoot shoes work and which Vivobarefoot shoes will suit you best, this is the blog for you. Read more...
Smart Sensors, Simplified Date Posted: 25 November 2020 At Wildfire Sports, we frequently have customers enquire about the function, difference and compatibility of devices which use these protocols, so we decided to explain the technologies and address some common questions and problems. Read more...
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...
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...
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...
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...
