In our family we own at least six LED headlights.
They are a terrific invention, lightweight, kind on batteries and relatively inexpensive. All in all, winners and a huge improvement on a hand held torch for bushwalking. Many of you will have one for hiking or around camp at night.
Via our internet travels we discovered what seems to be the next generation of LED (or is it the lens?) technology and wanted to share some of the images taken using one of this companies LED torches as the “lighting” for an outdoor photography shoot. Very impressive.
What gear, food and equipment would you take for two weeks wilderness hiking?
If you are planning a long backpacking trip (into really wild country) what gear would you need?
Matthias Siegel, over at Matt Down Under, has put together a terrific gear list for his trip to the South West Cape area of Tasmania (see map below)
He leaves on the weekend, and will fly into Melaleuca airstrip and then explore the South West Cape region, probably heading out the Port Davey Track to Lake Pedder.
Matthias is a great mate of Frank’s
We love reading about historical characters who bushwalked in the “good old days”.
Their gear is fascinating, their clothes look so different to what we wear today, equipment such as tents and backpacks look heavy and not too waterproof. They were tough trail blazers who could improvise and live off the land.
When we think about the adventures they had, and the untouched wilderness they explored, it is with a touch of envy and a huge amount of admiration.
In this post we share some of the terrific images from the Jack Thwaites Bush Diaries website. We take a particular emphasis on his gear, clothing and tent.
While it may well be into the New Year, another jewel in our Christmas stocking was the Sea to Summit’s Ultra-Sil™ Day Pack.
It is a very impressive new product from Sea to Summit tracked down by Clare, our Outdoor Education qualified daughter.
Why did she like it? Some specs that may appeal:
- Volume – 20 Litres – it is HUGE!
- Packs down small so it easily fits in pockets, purses or luggage – this is true, check out the pic with the keys below!
- Simple, streamlined design so it’s light and low profile - perfect, no eye candy or “tassles”
- Siliconized Cordura® for strength and durability – feels really strong
- Water resistant fabric – not sure
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Wow, Frank was lucky enough to receive a great new ultralight lantern for Christmas. It is a Black Diamond Orbit.
We saw this light in use at Waterfall Valley Hut on the Overland Track in September and were very impressed. We usually just take headlights and a couple of tea candles but this lantern will now be in the kit.
It is lightweight, really bright and robust. Santa Sue ordered one in at our local Mountain Designs store and Frank got it in his stocking for Christmas!
Tech information off the website for those inclined:
