Outdoor Journal

Adventure

Esquilant Bivvy: A Winter Mission on Mount Earnslaw

A winter mission into the Rees Valley to Esquilant Bivvy, with icy terrain, strong winds, and a summit attempt on...

Braden Currie

• 20/08/26

Advice

Why Use a Sleeping Bag Liner?

A sleeping bag liner does more than add comfort. It helps keep sweat, dirt and body oils away from your...

Shelby Kelly-Burnett

• 14/08/26

Adventure

Solo Fastpacking Mission - Minchin Pass Route

A two-day solo fastpacking mission through Arthur’s Pass National Park, covering nearly 68 kilometres via the Minchin Pass Route, alpine...

Zebedy Harris

• 04/08/26

Adventure

Mitre Peak - Milford Sound

Braden Currie takes on Mitre Peak with his son Tarn and Takesh Mizoguchi Thorne, tackling steep bush, exposed ridgelines and...

Braden Currie

• 28/07/26

Advice

How to Layer Outdoor Clothing

Learn how base layers, mid layers, shells, and belay layers work together to keep you warm, dry, and comfortable in...

Mitch Smyth

• 21/07/26

Adventure

After Work Microadventure: Camping on Foggy Peak

I traded an evening at home for a night on Foggy Peak, chasing sunset, sunrise and a quick reset in...

Zebedy Harris

• 16/07/26

Adventure

A Classic New Zealand Tramp - The Greenstone and Caples Tracks.

The greenstone caples makes for a great multiday tramp that can be as long or as short as you want. It...

Zebedy Harris

• 30/06/26

Advice

How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep in the Outdoors

I've spent hundreds of nights sleeping outdoors, and these are the simple tips I use to get a better night's...

Zebedy Harris

• 30/06/26

Adventure

A Perfect Weather Window - Ultralight Camping On The Kelly Range

A perfect forecast, a lingering cold, and a lightweight overnight mission on the Kelly Range. Zeb makes the most of...

Zebedy Harris

• 30/06/26

Advice

Why Choose a Women's Specific Tramping Pack?

A comfortable pack starts with the right fit. Discover how women's specific packs differ, who they're designed for, and why...

Mitch Smyth

• 29/06/26

Adventure

Arthur's Pass: Klondyke Corner to Crow Hut

Crow Hut was my introduction to overnight trips in Arthur's Pass. Between river crossings, mossy forest, a hut full of...

Shelby Kelly-Burnett

• 24/06/26

Brand

Introducing the Outdoor Research SkyChaser Jacket

Light. Waterproof. Built for the alpine.

Outdoor Research

• 15/06/26

Advice

Camp Kitchen Basics: Basecamp Camp Kitchen Setup

A great camp kitchen can transform your campsite. From two-burner stoves to cast iron cookware, here's how to build a...

Mitch Smyth

• 10/06/26

Advice

Camp Kitchen Basics: Group Tramping Kitchen Setup

When everyone carries a little, everyone eats better. Here's how to build a practical camp kitchen for group tramping trips,...

Mitch Smyth

• 10/06/26

Brand

Born From the Climbing Life Ep 4: Drifter's Escape (5.15a)

The final episode of Born From the Climbing Life: Of Legacy and Lineage follows Connor Herson's pursuit of Drifter's Escape,...

Black Diamond

• 09/06/26

Brand

Born From the Climbing Life Ep 3: Bon Voyage

From Norway to France, Connor Herson's climbing season continues with Bon Voyage, a legendary trad route that has become a...

Black Diamond

• 09/06/26

Brand

Born From the Climbing Life Ep 2: Recovery Drink (5.14c)

Connor Herson's remarkable season continues in Norway as he takes on Recovery Drink (5.14c), a demanding trad route that requires...

Black Diamond

• 09/06/26

Brand

Born From the Climbing Life Ep 1: Crown Royale (5.14c)

Born into climbing and raised on Yosemite walls, Connor Herson begins an extraordinary season with an attempt on Crown Royale,...

Black Diamond

• 09/06/26

Adventure

Urchin Track to Waipakihi Valley: A North Island Tramping Adventure

A quick overnight escape into the Waipakihi Valley delivered everything we were after: great views, a riverside campsite, a campfire,...

Mitch Smyth

• 09/06/26

Advice

Camp Kitchen Basics: Lightweight Tramping Kitchen Setup

A lightweight camp kitchen is all about efficiency. Learn how to choose the right stove, cookware, and tableware for tramping,...

Mitch Smyth

• 01/05/26