Mont Guide Hoodie Primaloft
I vividly recall my first synthetic jacket (a Montane sample and one of the first synthetic jackets to become available in Australia) a piece that was as much a fashion statement as it was practical gear. Its unique cut and garish navy / orange design set it apart in the climbing, walking, and canyoning circles of Sydney and the Blue Mountains at the time. Despite resulting in more than a few jokes, that jacket was a game-changer in terms of warmth and

La Sportiva TX Canyon
I've not exactly been an early adopter when it's come to canyon shoes. It took me years to move away from the old Dunlop Volleys, and like most former users I'll have to own up to waxing far too lyrical, far too loudly, and on far too many occasions about their capacity to stick to slimy rock. When I finally did move it was to a generic trail running/walking/canyoning shoe (La Sportiva Raptor) which worked pretty well for most of my outdoor pursuits and had pretty

Summit Gear Solitary 35 Ultralight
There’s a bit of a knack in building a good pack, and it's probably as much an art as a science. A good pack can be simple - little more than a sack with straps - but still be comfortable and durable. A bad pack can have all the bells and whistles - a pocket, strap, or clip for every conceivable eventuality - but still be unwieldly and unusable.
I mention all of this because it's difficult to articulate why the Solitary 35 is a nice pack. Trust

One of the most common questions people ask us here is ‘what’s the difference between top rope, sport, traditional climbing?’
When you’re new to climbing it can feel like travelling to a new country where everyone is speaking a foreign language.
Today we’re going to translate three of the most popular styles of climbing in Australia: top tope, sport and traditional climbing.
Top rope climbing
Top rope climbing is the style of climbing you