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Hiking Boots vs Shoes: Which should you choose?

Hiking Boots vs Shoes: Which should you choose? Ask ten hikers what they wear on their feet and y...

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UPF Clothing vs Sunscreen: Do You Need Both?

Short answer: yes.     Slightly longer answer: sunscreen and UPF clothing do different jobs....

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Camping with kids: The ultimate guide to fun, safe family adventures in Australia

Camping with kids is equal parts chaos, connection, and pure magic. Whether you’re plotting a w...

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On the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail with Ladies Who Venture

We packed our bags, laced up our boots, and joined Ladies Who Venture and a crew of 24 women fro...

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Pertex Quantum vs Pertex Shield: What's the Difference?

Get to know Pertex: The Fabric doing more than you realise    You've probably worn Pertex withou...

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Epiq Limited Down Jacket - Limited Edition Puffer with Purpose

The jacket that started with surplus    Surplus from past seasons, sitting with more to give a...

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We asked expert hikers to test the XT Series. Here’s what they found

  Every piece of Kathmandu gear gets tested before it reaches the trail. With the XT Ser...

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Waterproof Ratings: What 10K, 20K, and 30K actually mean

You check the forecast.  “A few showers.” So you pack a rain jacket, just in case, and tell yours...

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Layering for changing conditions | The XT Series system

Mornings start cold. Climbs warm you fast. Clouds roll in unexpectedly, then lift just as quickly...

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