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Designed in collaboration with BD Athlete Joe Grant, the fixed-length Distance Carbon weighs in at only 93 grams per pole, making it the lightest pole Black Diamond have ever produced. The touchpoints are minimal, though carefully placed, such as the subtle mid-shaft ring for balance and grip while carrying the pole horizontally. The ultralight EVA grip has just the right amount of comfort and the poles utilize removable low-profile baskets for ultimate versatility. Simply put, the...

Designed in collaboration with BD Athlete Joe Grant, the fixed-length Distance Carbon weighs in at only 85 grams per pole, making it the lightest pole Black Diamond have ever produced. The touchpoints are minimal, though carefully placed, such as the subtle mid-shaft ring for balance and grip while carrying the pole horizontally. The ultralight EVA grip has just the right amount of comfort and the poles utilize removable low-profile baskets for ultimate versatility. Simply put, the...

With ample room for a day's worth of gear and 2 liters of water, the men's CamelBak Rim Runner X 22 hydration pack helps you load up for adventures full of switchbacks, sunshine and epic views. Features: Includes 2L CRUX reservoir Breathable Air Mesh: For lightweight comfort and air flow Cargo Compression: Keep gear close to your body for better balance and increased stability Essentials Pockets: Keeps your small essentials organised and secure Load Bearing Hip Belt with Cargo: Transfers...

The Black Diamond Women's Distance Carbon FLZ is our premium pole for fully adjustable, folding performance. This highly adaptable trekking pole delivers 100% carbon construction, FlickLock® Pro adjustability and a three-section foldable shaft. Our lightweight and supportive Distance strap is breathable and moisture wicking, the ultralight EVA grip has just the right amount of comfort and non-scarring rubber Tech Tips round out this piece as the ultimate in lightweight detail-driven pillar of...

The Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ is their premium pole for fully adjustable, folding performance. This highly adaptable trekking pole delivers 100% carbon construction, FlickLock® Pro adjustability and a three-section foldable shaft. The lightweight and supportive Distance strap is breathable and moisture wicking, the ultralight EVA grip has just the right amount of comfort and non-scarring rubber Tech Tips round out this piece as the ultimate in lightweight detail-driven pillar...

The Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ is their premium pole for fully adjustable, folding performance. This highly adaptable trekking pole delivers 100% carbon construction, FlickLock® Pro adjustability and a three-section foldable shaft. The lightweight and supportive Distance strap is breathable and moisture wicking, the ultralight EVA grip has just the right amount of comfort and non-scarring rubber Tech Tips round out this piece as the ultimate in lightweight detail-driven pillar...

The Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ is their premium pole for fully adjustable, folding performance. This highly adaptable trekking pole delivers 100% carbon construction, FlickLock® Pro adjustability and a three-section foldable shaft. The lightweight and supportive Distance strap is breathable and moisture wicking, the ultralight EVA grip has just the right amount of comfort and non-scarring rubber Tech Tips round out this piece as the ultimate in lightweight detail-driven pillar...

The Distance Carbon Z is Black Diamond's lightest Z-Pole engineered for those who travel fast. With 100% carbon construction, the Distance Carbon Z features a three-section foldable design that allows for fast-response deployment. They’ve slimmed down the diameter of the poles, shaving weight and bulk without sacrificing durability. The lightweight and supportive Distance strap is breathable and moisture wicking, the ultralight EVA grip has just the right amount of comfort and...

The Distance Carbon Z is Black Diamond's lightest Z-Pole engineered for those who travel fast. With 100% carbon construction, the Distance Carbon Z features a three-section foldable design that allows for fast-response deployment. They’ve slimmed down the diameter of the poles, shaving weight and bulk without sacrificing durability. The lightweight and supportive Distance strap is breathable and moisture wicking, the ultralight EVA grip has just the right amount of comfort and...

Combining the amazing packability of a Z-Pole with Flicklock® adjustability, the Distance FLZ is an excellent choice for trail runs, steep scrambles and long hikes. The Distance FLZ utilizes Black Diamopnd's lightweight and supportive Distance strap that’s breathable and moisture wicking, making the Distance FLZ a durable, lightweight trekking machine ready for adventure. Features: Improved joint support and stiffness Lightweight EVA foam grip and grip extension with breathable, moisture...

Combining the amazing packability of a Z-Pole with Flicklock® adjustability, the Distance FLZ is an excellent choice for trail runs, steep scrambles and long hikes. The Distance FLZ utilizes Black Diamopnd's lightweight and supportive Distance strap that’s breathable and moisture wicking, making the Distance FLZ a durable, lightweight trekking machine ready for adventure. Features: Improved joint support and stiffness Lightweight EVA foam grip and grip extension with breathable, moisture...

Combining the amazing packability of a Z-Pole with Flicklock® adjustability, the Distance FLZ is an excellent choice for trail runs, steep scrambles and long hikes. The Distance FLZ utilizes Black Diamopnd's lightweight and supportive Distance strap that’s breathable and moisture wicking, making the Distance FLZ a durable, lightweight trekking machine ready for adventure. Features: Improved joint support and stiffness Lightweight EVA foam grip and grip extension with breathable, moisture...

Combining the amazing packability of a Z-Pole with Flicklock® adjustability, the Distance FLZ is an excellent choice for trail runs, steep scrambles and long hikes. The Distance FLZ utilizes Black Diamopnd's lightweight and supportive Distance strap that’s breathable and moisture wicking, making the Distance FLZ a durable, lightweight trekking machine ready for adventure. Features: Improved joint support and stiffness Lightweight EVA foam grip and grip extension with breathable, moisture...

The Black Diamond Women's Distance Carbon FLZ is their premium pole for fully adjustable, folding performance. This highly adaptable trekking pole delivers 100% carbon construction, FlickLock® Pro adjustability and a three-section foldable shaft. The lightweight and supportive Distance strap is breathable and moisture wicking, the ultralight EVA grip has just the right amount of comfort and non-scarring rubber Tech Tips round out this piece as the ultimate in lightweight detail-driven pillar...

The Black Diamond Women's Distance Carbon FLZ is our premium pole for fully adjustable, folding performance. This highly adaptable trekking pole delivers 100% carbon construction, FlickLock® Pro adjustability and a three-section foldable shaft. Our lightweight and supportive Distance strap is breathable and moisture wicking, the ultralight EVA grip has just the right amount of comfort and non-scarring rubber Tech Tips round out this piece as the ultimate in lightweight detail-driven pillar of...

The Distance Carbon Z is our lightest Z-Pole engineered for those who travel fast. With 100% carbon construction, the Distance Carbon Z features a three-section foldable design that allows for fast-response deployment. We’ve slimmed down the diameter of the poles, shaving weight and bulk without sacrificing durability. Our lightweight and supportive Distance strap is breathable and moisture wicking, the ultralight EVA grip has just the right amount of comfort and non-scarring rubber Tech Tips...

Victoria’s multi-day Great Ocean Walk covers 100 kilometres of spectacular scenery and varied hiking from Apollo Bay, around the famous Cape Otway and through to the world famous Twelve Apostles. The route follows the Shipwreck Coast, beside the wild Southern Ocean, as it takes in remote beaches, breathtaking views at every turn, unbridged river crossings, coastal heathlands, towering forests and peaceful rainforest gullies. This book is richly illustrated with full-colour photographs and...

The Central Coast boasts a huge range of beautiful environments, making the region perfect for exploring on foot. This book introduces the best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from leisurely cliff-top strolls to the more rugged tracks deep in the bush. Detailed descriptions and maps help the reader explore the Central Coast parks, bushland, lakes and coasts. The book is richly illustrated with over 150 full-colour photographs and dozens of detailed maps. A summary table of...

Bring the party with you. ChillBak™ Pack 30 is Camelbak's latest innovation to keep you and your travel team well hydrated. Whether you're at the campground, a tailgate, or even your own backyard, the ChillBak™ Pack 30 keeps your cans and bottles cold while providing an extra 6 litres of water or whatever liquid will keep your party going strong. Enjoy quick refills and clean up capabilities with a spigot accessible from the exterior of the pack. Keep a beverage in one hand as you utilize the...

Ever wondered what life will be like 100 years from now? Based on the latest in scientific thinking, Future Worlds will tell you just that, covering everything from the forms of transport we will use, the jobs we will do to how and what we will eat. Welcome to the future... Packed full of incredible facts, written by Anna Claybourne and illustrated by Rob Ball, you’ll get the chance to truly imagine the world in which we will one day live. With full-page gatefolds and flaps to lift that reveal...

Discover the freedom of open roads while touring California with Lonely Planet's California's Best Trips, your passport to up-to-date advice on uniquely encountering California by car. Featuring 33 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can experience the majesty of Yosemite, encounter towering redwoods in Big Sur, or soak up the sun on SoCal's beaches, all with your trusted travel companion. Get to California, rent a car, and hit the road! Inside Lonely Planet...

Blast off into the cosmos with the latest title in the popular ‘How Things Work’ series which includes How Cities Work, How Airports Work, How Trains Work and How Ships Work – books that reveal the inner workings of familiar places and vehicles. Featuring fantastic illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock, this title explores the ultimate vehicles: spaceships – how they do what they do, what they’re used for and their development through history. Spreads will look at how rockets blast off into...

Calling culture lovers: sample music, films and books from 120 countries without leaving your armchair. Perfect preparation for travellers or simply a satisfying journey into the unknown, this book lists the five most interesting books and movies from each country, plus its top ten tunes. Be introduced to American jazz, French new wave cinema, Irish poetry and more. Discover a little of each countries’ life and soul through each recommendation by Lonely Planet’s experts. In-depth double page...

This annual list ranks the planet’s must-visit countries, cities and regions for 2022. As we re-engage with the world with a new appreciation for what a privilege and responsibility travel is, Lonely Planet has drawn on the knowledge of our global community of experts to curate a collection of experiences that will inspire you to reconnect with the world. Lonely Planet also reveal how you can have a positive impact as you return to the road, with practical advice that will help you to...

Ultimate Weekends: Australia is your travel guide to the best weekend getaways across this continent. Featuring over 60 destinations from every state and territory, this guide offers recommendations on the best things to do in the morning, daytime and evening, so you can plan your own itinerary. Destinations include all capital cities, regional areas, unique escapes and even a few far-flung destinations like Lord Howe Island. The pages are also filled with author Emma Shaw's stunning...

Undiscovered Tasmania is your travel guide to the real Tasmania. Beyond the usual tourist attractions, this small island is brimming with special places to see and experience, and locals Rochelle and Wally Dare are here to let visitors in on their secrets. This isn’t your typical guidebook. Rochelle and Wally will take you deep into the Corinna Wilderness, along stretches of beautiful beaches and to their favourite places to camp. Sections include 'Beaches We Barefoot' (but NOT including...

Explore Australia by Camper Trailer is a curated guide to the very best places to visit with a camper trailer. Unlike a caravan or motorhome, camper trailers can travel on rough outback tracks and to remote national parks. This book is the first comprehensive guide specifically for travelling with a camper trailer, and features reviews of more than 320 camper trailer sites – a mix of bush camping in national parks, free camping, station stays and caravan parks. Covering 50 regional areas...

In Ultimate Campsites: Australia, Penny Watson maps out 75 of the country’s most wild and wondrous nature-based campgrounds, from the turquoise and white sandy beaches of Queensland and pristine national parks of New South Wales, to the wineries of South Australia and the wilderness areas of Tasmania. Ever pitched a tent within a stone’s throw of a picturesque waterfall? Ever woken up in a sleeping bag to the gentle sound of waves? Ever seen the sun go down in the desert or fallen asleep...

This simple PFD is perfect for beginner paddlers and comes with reflective patches to ensure high visibility. The Freetime is extremely easy to get in and out of quickly while the contoured shape with side and waist adjustments mean this PFD can be fitted perfectly, making it comfortable and secure. Features: Rated to Australian Standard: AS4758.1 LEVEL 50 (PFD TYPE 2) 6 adjustments points for correct fitting Large adjustment range in each size Unisex design ...

Best Walks of the Top End includes over 25 walks in this much-loved region, well-known for its spectacular national parks: Kakadu, Nitmiluk and Litchfield. Each walk specifies the distance, the total ascent and descent (if appropriate), the grade and the estimated duration and is accompanied by an accurate full-colour map. Snippets about the Top Ends’ history, culture and wildlife add colour and interest to the walking experience. Families will enjoy information regarding child-friendly walks,...

The fishing specific PFD which has plenty of storage space for all your fishing gear. It has loads of other useful additions, like a knife holder and safety equipment to make sure that when you’re out fishing, you can stay safe. This PFD is extremely comfortable with six adjustment points so when you’re out hauling in your next big catch you won’t even know it’s on. Features: Rated to Australian Standard: AS4758.1 LEVEL 50 (PFD TYPE 2) For persons 60kg and Over Multifit 75cm - 130cm 6...

A simple, lightweight paddle leash for sea and fish kayaking. It’s all in the details with the STS lightweight Paddle Leash. They use better materials to create a simple-to-use leash that will stop your paddle or fishing rod from disappearing overboard while out on the open water. Features: High quality nylon that is both lightweight and strong Low profile, tangle free design Adjustable attachment point to fit a variety of paddles and fishing rods Stretchy inner cord for more flexibility...

This simple PFD is perfect for beginner paddlers and comes with reflective patches to ensure high visibility. The Freetime is extremely easy to get in and out of quickly while the contoured shape with side and waist adjustments mean this PFD can be fitted perfectly, making it comfortable and secure. Features: Rated to Australian Standard: AS4758.1 LEVEL 50 (PFD TYPE 2) For persons 40 - 60kg 6 adjustments points for correct fitting Large adjustment range in each size Unisex design Product...

With a Swiss Army Knife in your pocket and a copy of ''Outdoors with Your Pocket Knife'' in your pack you have everything you need to create a fun, safe and adventurous wilderness camp. This compact, comprehensive guide shows you how to develop your outdoor skills with simple, clear instructions. From ideas on how to use natural materials to carve cutlery and bowls, to tips on weaving your own plates, this is the ultimate manual for self-sufficiency and survival skills. It even offers...

There are so many incredible walks in Australia but how do you know which are the best ones? Our free time is precious and few people have the time to survey a range of walks – it can take years to find a handful of good ones. Over 150 issues and 33 years Australian Geographic has explored Australian landscapes. Their editors, writers and photographers have the energy, expertise and contacts to know where all the most exciting and exhilarating walks are to be found. In this much...

Originally the result of several years travel and research by a single author, Australia Free 4 is the latest edition of Australia’s best guide to fun travel in Australia on a budget. Other books simply show you where to rest up or camp: over half of Australia Free’s content is actually about making the best use of your time once you get there. Listed – with photographs – are hundreds of free-access swimming spots, waterfalls and beaches, hundreds of free-to-enter museums, hundreds...

First published in 2007 this book has been Australia’s bestselling walking guide ever since, with over 85,000 copies sold.  Each walk specifies the distance, the grade and the estimated duration and is accompanied by an accurate full-colour map. Snippets about history, culture and wildlife add colour and interest to the walking experience.  Over 150 full-colour photos complement the text, and provide the reader with a clear sense of the features on each walk. This guide will help...

The Illawarra boasts a huge range of beautiful environments, making the region perfect for exploring on foot. This book introduces the best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from leisurely beach-side strolls to the more rugged tracks deep in the bush. Detailed descriptions and maps help the reader explore the regions parks, bushland, rivers, coasts and most interesting urban areas. The book is richly illustrated with over 150 full-colour photographs and dozens of detailed maps. A...

For the first time ever, Lonely Planet has compiled the best dining spots in every country of the world. Their writers know how to sniff out the best food around and their picks favour local, authentic and atmospheric experiences - whether that means tucking into tasty oysters at a seafood shack in southeast England or gorging on the best jerk chicken in Jamaica. Throughout the book's 600-plus pages, we also profile the must-try delicacies unique to each country, as well as advice on how much...

Specially designed for festivals, but great anywhere you want to sit low to the ground and comfortably on an uneven surface. Helinox Incline Festival Chair is supportive, easily packed and carried, and has a unique adjustable base. Featuring a supportive seat made from 600D fabric with a frame made from light yet durable DAC aluminium with reliable high strength nylon resin components. You can adjust the legs to suit the slope of the ground if you’re sitting on an uneven surface, and it...

Specially designed for festivals, but great anywhere you want to sit low to the ground and comfortably on an uneven surface. Helinox Incline Festival Chair is supportive, easily packed and carried, and has a unique adjustable base. Featuring a supportive seat made from 600D fabric with a frame made from light yet durable DAC aluminium with reliable high strength nylon resin components. You can adjust the legs to suit the slope of the ground if you’re sitting on an uneven surface, and it...

Introducing the first travel guide organised by colour palette. Travel through Costa Rica's green rainforests, Australia's red desert and Dubai's gold souk, along with hundreds of other colourful destinations. Travelers will discover the best places in the world to immerse themselves in their favorite shade of aquamarine, magenta, canary yellow, and everything in between. Each chapter features a single colour and shows you the most picturesque places around the world where you can surround...

There's something purely magical about being in nature; it transforms us, it renews us. Yet, in a world where high rises, dense population and technology have become virtually inescapable, immersing oneself in nature is seemingly out-of-reach. Lonely Planet's Natural World invites you to reconnect with nature in this sweeping look at the cultural, ecological and historical significance of our world's remaining natural places. The natural world is not as far away as you may believe....

Get a taste of Australia and New Zealand with these 40 gourmet weekends. Each trail features a blend of food producers, farmers markets, restaurants and cafes, wineries and breweries, all combining to create a weekend-long itinerary that is not only a delicious taste experience but also shines a light on local food culture, specialties and traditions.Gourmet Trails - Australia & New Zealand is perfect for travel enthusiasts and foodies.  It includes detailed itineraries recommending the...

The fourth title in the new series of photographic souvenir guides to the iconic places of Australia from Australian Geographic and Woodslane Press. This 64-page large format book is full of vibrant photography, and is accompanied by a concise but fascinating commentary by one of Australia’s most experienced travel writers. Australian Geographic Tropical Queensland & the Great Barrier Reef is an indispensable reminder and souvenir for both international and Australian visitors to this very...

Australian Geographic, in Association with Woodslane Press is delighted to introduce a new series of photographic souvenir guides to some of Australia’s most beautiful and iconic places. The 64-page large format books will be full of vibrant photography, accompanied by a concise but fascinating commentary by some of Australia’s most experienced travel writers. One of the first two books in the series, the Australian Geographic Book of the Kimberley is an indispensable reminder and souvenir for...

The fifth title in the new series of photographic souvenir guides to the iconic places of Australia from Australian Geographic and Woodslane Press. This 64-page large format book is full of vibrant photography, and is accompanied by a concise but fascinating commentary. Australian Geographic Great Ocean Road is an indispensable reminder and souvenir for both international and Australian visitors to this very special place. Armchair travellers and children will pick it up time and again to whet...

The 7th title in the new series of photographic souvenir guides to the iconic places of Australia from Australian Geographic and Woodslane Press. This 64-page large format book is full of vibrant photography, and is accompanied by a concise but fascinating commentary from one of Australia’s leading travel writers and photographers.Australian Geographic Southwest Australia is an indispensable reminder and souvenir for both international and Australian visitors to this very special place....