GEAR CHECKLIST: Multiday Hikes Date Posted: 24 February 2023 Packing for long treks is quite the task. Carrying too much and not carrying enough both pose huge risks. Finding the packing sweet spot requires a ton of experience. That’s where we come in. 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...
HOW TO CHOOSE... Trail Running & Hiking Shoes Date Posted: 23 December 2022 Thrilling, beautiful and sometimes dangerous, exercising on trails nevertheless requires some forethought and preparation. This guide will help you select the type of shoe that’s best for you and your chosen activity. 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...
Outdoor Rock Climbing: Brooyar Date Posted: 14 December 2017 A few weeks ago, I was invited by some work mates to try outdoor rock climbing for the first time out in the Brooyar State Forest. Over the next few days, I popped two car tyres, sliced my finger open, got ridiculously sunburnt, and had the time of my life. I’d classify myself as a beginner climber; I’ve only been climbing for a few months, and only indoors at gyms. I Read more...
