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Hiking with an umbrella

Gear reviews

Gear reviews, Hiking

Hiking with an umbrella

Looking for an umbrella for hiking? I've looked at the benefits of hiking with a brolly and reviewed a couple of trekking umbrellas....

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Serendip Sanctuary is one of many great family-friendly hikes west of Melbourne

Gear reviews, Hiking with a family

Osprey Poco Premium Baby Backpack Carrier

The Osprey Poco Baby Backpack Carrier has been such a good friend to our family. We highly recommend this comfortable baby backpack for more than just hiking. ...

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Osprey Porter 46 Review

Gear reviews, Hiking

Osprey Porter 46 Carry-on Backpack

The Osprey Porter 46 carry-on sized backpack is a bloody marvellous backpack. It's durable, has stowable straps, is stylish, practical and comfortable....

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O2Fit Women's Compression Singlet

Gear reviews

Gear Review: O2Fit compression singlet

I’m not the thinnest girl climbing hills. Far, far from it. I also have the sort of chest that needs more than a sports bra or two to help keep things stable up top. I recently...

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Parks Victoria App Maps

Gear reviews, Hiking

Parks Victoria App – Parks Discovery

The Parks Victoria app was launched this week. Called ‘Parks Discovery’, the app provides a snapshot of  Victoria’s most popular regional, state and national parks. It...

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Male hiker with a backpack in a rainforest - get ready for your first hike

Gear reviews, Hiking, Hiking for beginners

First Hike: Tips for newbies

Going for your first hike is both exhilarating and a little anxiety inducing. Will I get lost? Will I step on a snake? Will it hurt? What if the hills are too big and I can’t walk up...

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