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Review: Zorali Escapade Backpack

Burly fabric, street-smart looks, endless storage and practical design. This Australian-designed crossover pack could be a quiver of one. Except for that missing hip belt. ‘Built for the ...
On 26 January, 2021 / By James Stuart
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Overnight on Barrington Tops via the Corker Trail

From temperate rainforest through to sub-alpine swamps: this three-day ramble takes in a range of ecosystems. It’s a glorious way to see out winter, provided you don’t mind ...
On 1 November, 2020 / By James Stuart
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Review: Royal Robbins Bug Barrier Expedition Long Sleeve Shirt

Sure, it’ll make you look like a middle-aged outdoors Dad (hey wait, that’s me!), but this is a high-performing shirt that is perfect for keeping the sun off ...
On 1 March, 2020 / By James Stuart
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Gear Review: Tenacious Tape

If you’re looking to prolong the life of that sleeping bag or jacket (or stop water getting in your tent after you burnt a hole in it on ...
On 25 May, 2019 / By James Stuart
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Review: Osprey Transporter Wheeled 90 Duffel

The Osprey Transporter 90 is a wheeled duffel that is both rugged and versatile. It will serve just as well on a resort holiday as a major overseas ...
On 4 November, 2018 / By James Stuart
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Review: Arc’teryx Cerium LT Hoody

The Arc’teryx Cerium LT is a piece of gear so warm and light you’ll be able to brave exposed belay stations with just a base layer and barely ...
On 31 July, 2018 / By James Stuart
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Great North Walk: Wondabyne to Somersby

Follow the camber and curve of this section of the Great North Walk to explore Mooney Mooney Creek, wild ridge tops and the rainforest gullies around Somersby. In ...
On 13 May, 2018 / By James Stuart
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Grab Me Gear Lightweight Swag: First Impressions

I’ve found the (almost) perfect solo sleep system: a take on the good old fashioned Aussie Swag by West Australian outdoor gear retailer and designer, Grab Me Gear, ...
On 15 January, 2018 / By James Stuart
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Review: Yeti Rambler 30 oz (887 ml)

The outdoors gear world is full to the brim with stuff: from beanies with integrated headlamps through to Personal Locator Beacons. Some of it you want, some of ...
On 21 October, 2017 / By James Stuart
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11 Good Reasons to read before you hike: book review of Landmarks by Robert MacFarlane

How can we love a place that we do not know? This is a question at the heart of Robert MacFarlane’s much-heralded Landmarks. Simplistically billed as a glossary ...
On 13 February, 2017 / By James Stuart