How To Guides
All You Need to Know About Rain Jackets
Wild Earth // 11 Feb 2020
Performance rainwear choices include waterproof/breathable or water resistant, Gore-Tex or eVent, hard shell or soft she...
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How to Load Your Backpack Correctly
Wild Earth // 05 Feb 2020
Loading a backpack is pretty simple but doing it wrong can cause all kinds of discomfort and even injury on the trails. ...
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How to Choose a Sleeping Mat
Wild Earth // 01 Feb 2020
Sleeping mats provide 2 vital benefits: cushioning and insulation. Cushioning might seem like a pad's most useful fu...
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How to Choose A Tent or Bivy Sack
Wild Earth // 28 Jan 2020
A tent frees you from the need to find shelter for the night, so you can roam further and experience remote places more ...
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Are You Prepared for Storm Season?
Wild Earth // 21 Jan 2020
It’s Storm Season Again! It’s that time of year again when the summer storms start to roll in and the beauty of the roll...
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Tips and Essentials for Beginner Rock Climbers
Kit Wilson // 18 Nov 2019
These four short performance tips coupled with the bare essentials will ensure you kick-off your climbing the right way....
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5 Tips for Injury Free Running
Wild Earth // 10 May 2019
Pro athlete and coach, Caine Warburton shares his top tips for injury free running. With over a decade of serious runnin...
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How to Choose & Care For Your Hiking Boots
Wild Earth // 26 Sep 2018
Bushwalking footwear needs to protect feet from damage and to provide a solid grip. Other considerations, depending on t...
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How to Choose a Sleeping Bag for Backpacking
Wild Earth // 18 Sep 2018
Getting the right sleeping bag for your adventure will help give you peace of mind that you can tackle any sleeping situ...
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How to Choose Trekking Poles
Wild Earth // 31 Jul 2018
Trekking or Hiking poles have become standard equipment for many hikers, trekkers, backpackers and snowshoers. The reaso...
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How to Choose the Right Travel Pack
Wild Earth // 17 Jul 2018
A well-chosen pack or bag can take much of the worry and hassle out of travelling. Experienced travellers know that a pa...
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How to Choose a Camping Stove
Wild Earth // 14 Jul 2018
It used to be that nothing could compare to a hot meal cooked over an open fire while camping beneath the stars. However...
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Keeping Hydrated On The Trail
Chloe // 28 Jun 2018
Regardless of the weather forecast, here in Australia it is essential to remember the importance of adequate hydration w...
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Improving The Flavour Of Freeze Dried Cuisine.
Chloe // 28 Jun 2018
Improving The Flavour Of Freeze Dried Cuisine. Though rapidly improving in quality and nutritional value, dehydrated &am...
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Easy To Make Healthy Trail Mixes
Chloe // 27 Jun 2018
Easy to make healthy trail mixes in 3 easy steps! If you are looking to pack a quick easy snack that is tasty, lightweig...
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How to Choose the Right Pair of Socks
Wild Earth // 21 Feb 2018
This is probably one of the most commonly over looked items that the outdoor enthusiast forgets about, yet as part of yo...
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How to Protect Yourself from the Sun this Summer
Wild Earth // 21 Feb 2018
More and more outdoor clothing now carries a UPF rating. What does this rating mean? Why should you care about sun prote...
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How To Read A Compass
Wild Earth // 15 Aug 2017
Does looking at a compass leave you lost and confused? Read our quick guide and get yourself back on track!...
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Packing For An Expedition
Wild Earth // 15 Jul 2017
Chase Tucker, experienced expedition leader, schools us on packing right and packing light. ...
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How to Choose the Right Lighting Source
Wild Earth // 30 May 2017
When embarking on your next adventure race, night hike, overseas trip, or camping holiday with friends and family, light...
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