Anyone who has set up camp at Wilsons Promontory knows the chaos of a wet vestibule. Packs, eskies, boots and rain jackets get shoved inside the tent, leaving…
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A tarp can provide fast, adaptable protection from rain when you are camping, hiking or setting up a temporary outdoor shelter. Hung correctly between two…
A sleeping bag works by trapping a layer of warmed air around your body. The clothing worn inside it can support that insulation, but the wrong layers may…
A camping chair needs to do more than provide a place to sit. At an Australian campsite, it may stand on loose sand near the coast, compacted soil beside a…
A well-seasoned cast iron pan is one of the most useful pieces of camp kitchen equipment. It can fry eggs, sear steak, bake damper and simmer sauces over a…
A hammock can be an excellent sleep system for an ultralight thru-hike, provided it is packed as a complete, weather-ready setup. The aim is to carry comfort…
Family camping is easier when the tent goes up quickly, stands securely and gives everyone enough room to sleep, change and store gear. For Australian…
A musty sleeping bag usually smells because moisture, body oils and limited airflow have become trapped in its insulation. The odour may appear after a damp…
A dimmable camping lantern gives you more control than a basic fixed-beam light. Turn it up while cooking, lower it for reading, or use a soft glow when…
The right sleeping bag depends less on the picture on the packaging than on how you travel. A roomy, well-padded bag can make a weekend beside a vehicle…