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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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What to Pack for a Day Hike: The Complete Checklist

There's a certain feeling that comes with a hike day. The gear laid out the night before. Boots by the door. That thrill of knowing you're about to spend a whole day outside. Getting your pack right is part of that.

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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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Meeting the Designers behind the XT Series.

Over two days at Castle Hill, deep in the Southern Alps, we put XT Series through its paces and w...

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Find your hiking level: choosing the right hiking jacket

Buying a hiking jacket sounds easy enough until you're standing in front of multiple different ra...

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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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From design to trail with Gemma McCaw

Gemma McCaw has been part of the XT Series journey from early development through to real use on...

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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 Series, we wen...

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