Australian Hiker

This sock ticks all the boxes for hiking from my perspective and one that I am definitely happy to wear on any hike in all but the most frigid of conditions. Find out why at australianhiker.com.au/gear/wildernes…

Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die is a great book for those who want to refine their hiking ‘must do’ list as well as for anyone who is interested in travel and/or the outdoors. Read our book review at australianhiker.com.au/gear/fifty-pla…

The Yerong Walking Track is one of a handful of tracks contained within the Rock Nature Reserve, not far out of the regional NSW city of Wagga Wagga. In this podcast episode we talk about this key walk and the reserve. To listen to this podcast go to australianhiker.com.au/episodes/297-y…

This is a very good but at times hard walk that has a possible camping destination if you want to do this as a two day walk. If you are doing this walk in winter its good to have experience in snow travel. Find out more at australianhiker.com.au/trails/rennix-…

These straps for Sea to Summit Hammocks are designed to greatly reduce any damage to trees when hammock hiking. Find out more at australianhiker.com.au/gear/sea-to-su…

This netting system is very versatile and if that’s high on your list of hammock priorities then it is definitely the way to go. Find out more at australianhiker.com.au/gear/sea-to-su…

This article talks about the pros and cons of using dehydrated food for your hiking adventures and provides a few suggestions for dehydrating. Read this article at australianhiker.com.au/advice/dehydra…

The first of my two on trail episodes is now on line for the Great South West Walk. To listen to the the following link at australianhiker.com.au/episodes/345-g… #australianhiker #hiking #podcasting @greatsouthwestwalk

In today’s episode we take a ‘tongue in cheek’ look at the various levels of hiking ‘gear freaks’. From personal experience there are four different levels of Gear Freak you are likely to come across. Where do you sit? To find out more go to australianhiker.com.au/episodes/296-g…

While sold as a hammock tarp you could very easily use it for tarp camping because the large eyelets at each tie-off point will cope with using trekking poles if you want to use it as a free standing tarp on an open grassy area. Find out more at australianhiker.com.au/gear/sea-to-su…

One of Canberra’s best known and most loved bush walks. This is a popular walk that commences from the Booroomba Rocks carpark. Find out more about this walk at australianhiker.com.au/trails/booroom…

A spacious hammock at a great price. Grab one before they sell out!. find out more at australianhiker.com.au/gear/sea-to-su…

In today’s episode we up with James McAlloon about his latest adventure as he and his adventure partner, Henk Morgans, cross Greenland. Find out more about this unique trip at australianhiker.com.au/episodes/295-c…

Stockyard Spur Walking Track is a fantastic hike in Namadgi National Park. There is no getting away from it though – this track is in the Bimberi Wilderness, and that means you should be prepared. Find out more at australianhiker.com.au/trails/stockya…

This article covers the key aspects of choosing rain gear. We deliberately haven’t got too carried away with the technical aspects because in all honesty, there’s so much technical information that you just don’t need to know! Find out more at australianhiker.com.au/advice/choosin…

This little gas canister is dearer than its competitors but there's a good reason for that. Find out what that is at australianhiker.com.au/gear/msr-isopr… #australianhiker #hiking

If the quality of coffee on trails is important to you then the Wacaco Nanopresso is the way to go!. Find out why at australianhiker.com.au/gear/wacaco-na…

Today is Earth Day which honours the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. Find out more about how we can protect our environment when we are out hiking at australianhiker.com.au/advice/take-on…

When Katrina undertook her journey on the PCT with British hiking partner Helen, apart from being ‘older hikers’ they were both having to manage their type 1 diabetes. In this podcast episode we listen as Katrina talks us through her epic journey. australianhiker.com.au/episodes/294-h…

Still my favourite long distance trail to date. Find out what's to love about the 'Bib' at australianhiker.com.au/trails/bibbulm… #australianhiker #hiking