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When it comes to hiking, simplicity is best. Unless you’re stepping out with a yak/camel/sherpa etc, everything you choose to take is going to end up on your back so you want every piece of kit to really earn its place in your pack. Here are some ideas for what you can leave at home. 

Ever dreamt of hiking the Overland Track? Here you'll find all the details you'll need.

The Lanshan series is a non-free standing tent supported by trekking poles. Since there is no tent pole support, the Lanshan tent can be set up in many different forms by changing the position of the stakes.

Many people asked me whether seam sealing the Lanshan tent with silicone glue is must. My answer is that it depends on the situation. If you buy a non PRO version, you don’t need to apply glue, because it has been taped in the factory and has high-performance waterproof ability.

Quilt or sleeping bag? Which one is right for you? We’re all familiar with sleeping bags but some hikers are increasingly shifting to using quilts to shave on weight and space. So what are they, how do they work and should you make the switch?

Meet Swain and his 11-yo son Magnus, who are hoping to through-hike the PCT in 2022. To prepare for their adventure Swain took the family to sample the Goat Rocks portion of the PCT as part of their preparation.

Dinner, it’s often on the minds of hikers long before time comes around to crank a stove up. For some it’s just fuel, for others it’s a dangling “carrot” to look forward to. Whatever your motive, everyone wants to have a nice satisfied belly at the end of it and some nutrients to replenish your hard working body. Here are some of the best hiking dinner ideas we've found.

Laura was one of the first hikers to walk the new Grampians Peaks Trail, setting out on the first day of its opening. After completing the 13 day, 164km journey she's put together 7 Things you need to know about hiking the Grampians Peaks Trail. 

Things like Going with a friend * Picking an Easy Trail * Hiking in Good Weather and more. Here’s a heads up on what to expect and how to make your first overnighter go as smooth as possible.