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The North Face Stormbreak 2 hiking tent: Tested
The North Face’s new tent is aimed at budget-conscious hikers without skimping on the essentials that make a reliable shelter.
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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT sleeping pad: Tested
Ultra-light, and ultra-warm, is the NeoAir Therm NXT the best four-season sleeping mat? We doss down in the depths of winter to find out.
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Ozpig Series 2 Portable Stove: Tested
The Ozpig Series 2 portable stove claims to bring the best of your backyard BBQ when camping. We cook up a storm putting it to the test.
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Mountain Designs’ new Pro Elite Alpine range takes outdoor gear to the extremes
The Pro Elite Alpine range from Mountain Designs is made for the most extreme and testing environments adventurers will experience.
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Lowepro PhotoSport Backpack PRO 70L AW III: Tested
Is this the best large-capacity adventure photography backpack? After months of testing in the wild, we have the answer.
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Nemo Dagger OSMO 2P hiking tent: Tested
Nemo has a reputation for robust and innovative outdoor shelters. Does its new Dagger OSMO retain that? We head bush to find out.
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The Victorinox ‘Mountaineer’ Swiss Army Knife: Tested
An adventure icon, the Swiss Army Knife has been a must-pack piece of outdoor kit for more than 125 years. We test the latest incarnation of the legend.
Gear Test
Arc’teryx opens Sydney flagship store as it enjoys strong growth in Australia
With a new Sydney flagship store, its ReBIRD apparel recycle/repair program, and awesome gear, Canadian brand Arc’teryx is on a roll in Oz.
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Yakima StreamLine roof-rack system: Tested
Yakima’s new StreamLine roof-rack system promises the most versatile gear-carrying setup on the market. We rack ’em up and test it out.
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Icebreaker Women’s Merino 200 Oasis Long Sleeve Crewe: Tested
Icebreaker touts the Oasis Long Sleeve Crewe as “the world’s best base layer”. We put that claim to the test climbing Tassie’s highest peak in late autumn.