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Check Out This Reversible Puffer From The North Face
All that hangin’ around at the crag before and after hangin’ on the wall can get nippy! Ella’s had a go at an iconic plump puffer with a twist to stave off the chill. I’ve always dreamed of looking like a gorpcore-inspired Violet Beauregarde, and earlier this month, my dreams…
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My Entire Overnight Hiking Kit Cost $322 – This Is How I Saved Thousands
Jordan knows how to pinch pennies with the best of them, so he set himself a challenge: an overnight hiking kit that’s as cheap as possible while still being safe. Sometimes I stand in an outdoor store and get this burning pain in my chest. Why can’t I just have everything in…
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This Aussie Family of Five Rode Around the World – We Asked, How?
Bea chatted with Swag Family Hughes, the winners of the Australian Geographic Spirit of Adventure Award who cycled 11,903km over two years, with three young children. Get ready to challenge your assumptions. As outdoor adventurers who are considering having kids, some of us have…
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Dirk Hartog Island – Guide to WA’s Largest Island That You Haven’t Heard Of
Move over Rottnest! Julia explored Dirk Hartog island, a UNESCO World Heritage castaway paradise that’s slowly returning to its original state, one clifftop sunset at a time. We Are Explorers acknowledges that this adventure is located on the traditional Country of the Malgana…
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The Completely Rational Case for Owning Three Tents
One tent was supposed to cover all of her hiking adventures. But after a few minor floods, some cramped nights, and several highly justified purchases, Lisa has reconsidered. When I first started hiking, I bought a tent. It was lightweight, stood up to bad weather, and packed…
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How to Absolutely Nail Your Tasmanian Weather Window This Summer
Everyone tells you to check the weather, but not many people tell you how. In the mountains, it’s a skill that goes beyond looking for a little sun emoji and a low percent chance of rain. Roux’s here to get you up to speed. Last summer I rolled into Hobart, fresh off the boat,…
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What I Learned About Letting Go of Control on Munamudanamy
After a super stressful period of work in the corporate world, Tilishia was ready to rewire her brain on the Thorsborne Trail. We Are Explorers acknowledges that this adventure is located on the traditional Countries of the Bandjin and Girramay peoples, who have occupied and…
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September to April is When the Northern Territory Comes Alive (And The Crowds Disappear)
This is one of the NT’s best kept secrets. Head there from now until April for full waterfalls, dramatic skies, and empty campgrounds and trails. After half a decade living in Darwin , Amy knows exactly how to plan a holiday to suit the Territory’s seasons. We Are Explorers…
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I Tested Rapha’s Brevet Cycling Clothing Made for Big Bikepacking Days and Gravel Missions
Tim spent months riding in Rapha’s top tier endurance kit to understand if it makes a difference to big days in the saddle. Heads up! Gear reviews on We Are Explorers are unsponsored. Brands often provide this gear for free, with the understanding that this does not guarantee…
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Why You Absolutely Must Enter Osprey Australia’s $30,000 Giveaway
What’s better than slinging on a backpack and hitting the trail? ‘Not much!’ reckons Osprey Australia – that’s why they’ve put their money where their mouth is and created a monumental competition. This might be one of the best comps that We Are Explorers has ever promoted. The…
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Is New Zealand’s South Island the Most Beautiful Place on Earth?
Jon spent three months hiking the island to find out. Beauty, as they say, is in the eye of the beholder. It’s subjective, and I’m willing to accept other opinions when it comes to claiming the honour of being the ‘most beautiful place on Earth’. But after spending three months…
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Forget Everest: Why I Decided To Trek This Lesser-Known Nepalese Trail
Explorer Julia D’Orazio discovered that peak adventure in Nepal is so much more than the well-known treks and mountain views, over five days on the Annapurna Community Trek. I’ve never had any desire to climb Everest, or bow at its feet after trekking to its base camp. Ascending…
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First Thoughts on the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro with Solar
Garmin’s new top of the line Fenix 9 Pro comes with faster mapping, an all-titanium case, and an even bigger screen. Tim’s already begun tracking his weeks to see how it performs. I was explaining some of the features of the huge new Fenix 9 Pro Solar on my wrist the other day…
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The Last Duffle You’ll Ever Buy? Sea to Summit’s Meridian is Built Outrageously Tough
Casey took the new Meridian Duffle on a rugged 4WD adventure and found that it might be the last bag you ever buy. Hiiisssss… three days into a 4WDing trip and I’ve just ripped a hole in the sidewall of one of my almost-new tyre. It’s a good reminder that stuff needs to be tough…
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Australia’s Highest Peak by Bike: A Wet and Wild Journey Through the Australian Alps
After two years of living in Western Australia, Roxy and Tommy traded dusty landscapes for the wild alpine trails of the Australian Alps, battling rain, mud and freezing temperatures on a bikepacking adventure, where historic mountain huts became their saviours. We Are Explorers…
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Whippa x Scotty’s Gone Walkabout Colo 55 Ultralight Hiking Pack – Reviewed and Tested
Whippa x Scotty’s Gone Walkabout Colo 55 Ultralight Hiking PackAn ultralight, Australian made pack you can rely on for almost any Aussie adventure.Performance90Comfort80Design80Sustainability75Price75ProsExceptionally light without feeling fragile once you use... After hauling…
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Beginner Bikepacking in Japan or: How I Learned to Plan Less and See More
Japan offered a soft entry into a grueling adventure for Dan and Sam as they pedalled 1000km from Narita to Onomichi, hitting Japanese servos, pit stopping at bike shops, and not sleeping heaps. ‘Dude – quick – over there! Just roll out your mattress; I’ll check for better…