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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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    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
  • Osprey Transporter 90 Wheeled Duffel in campground
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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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    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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    Review: Tarptent Double Rainbow

    Gram for gram, the Double Rainbow is an amazing lightweight tent with just about the right balance of weight, value and liveability. The tent is a USA-made, single-skin ...

    On 18 May, 2015 / By James Stuart
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    Tent Review: Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3

    This hugely liveable lightweight tent will be a palace for two and comfortable for three. However, you will need to take good care of it. Having used my ...

    On 21 December, 2014 / By James Stuart
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    Review: Boreas Lost Coast 60 backpack

    A lightweight pack that carries loads well, is affordable and looks stylish to boot… Is this overnight backpack too good to be true? As part of an ongoing ...

    On 6 October, 2014 / By James Stuart
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