Unbiased reviews and recommendations for essential outdoor gear such as hiking poles, water bottles, GPS watches, tents, backpacks and more.
When going outside for a hike, a light-weight water bottle is one of the most important items to bring with you. But reusable drink bottles also come in handy when travelling, going to the beach, or when working in the office.
We have researched the market and selected 8 of the best water bottles available right now, based on durability, materials used, weight, size, price, and more.
Read more8 Best Water Bottles for Hiking, Travelling and Work
If there is one thing you need in your beach kit, then it would be a beach tent or sun shelter. This is especially true in Australia where the sun can be so powerful.
Bringing a tent to the beach might sound like a hassle, but there are so many light and affordable options available out there.
In this guide, we have shortlisted 5 of the best beach tents and shelters, plus some practical tips on how to get yourself a suitable model that offers the best value.
Read more5 Best Beach Tents and Shelters (Australia Buying Guide)
When going on longer and more challenging walks and treks, using hiking poles is certainly no luxury. Hiking poles – or trekking poles – help with preventing injuries, correcting your posture and balance, and improving your overall fitness.
To make it easier for you to choose a suitable pair of hiking poles, we’ve selected the 5 best sets of hiking poles in Australia in different price categories.
There’s nothing more Australian than sleeping under the stars in a classic swag. Just in case you don’t know what a swag is, it’s essentially a portable shelter used for sleeping and camping.
Using a swag to sleep in may not be for everyone, but there are some really comfortable swags out there that deserve your consideration. While the traditional one-person swag is rather basic, some modern swags can even be called luxurious.
Read moreBest Swags for Camping and Overnight Hikes (Australia Buying Guide)
If you’re an avid hiker and you enjoy conquering the longer day hikes, it’s imperative to take a proper hiking daypack with you. Even for the shorter and easier walks, a sturdy yet lightweight backpack can be super helpful.
When choosing a new daypack for your outdoor adventures, you need to make sure you pick one that will not only last for several years, it also needs to be comfortable to carry around such that you don’t have to sacrifice on the pleasure of hiking.
Choosing a new GPS watch for your hiking or running adventures is not an easy task with so many watches available on the market. Not to mention the many different features they do, or do not, offer.
With hiking slowly becoming an increasingly popular pastime, the demand for watches with hiking specific features is also growing.
We’ve done the research and have created a shortlist of six of the best GPS watches for hiking and running, based on features, durability, ease of use, price and more.
Choosing the right hiking tent is not an easy task as there are so many things to consider. There are also so many different hiking and backpacking tents available on the market right now which makes picking the best one even more time consuming.
We’ve done much of the research for you and have short-listed 8 of the best hiking tents that you can currently buy. From small, lightweight 1-person tents to larger 4-person tents suitable for hiking expeditions. All these tents are of the highest quality standards, designed to last for many years.
Read more8 Best Hiking Tents for Overnight Treks and Backpacking Trips