Mountain Designs Overlander 400 Synthetic Sleeping Bag
The sleeping bag is possibly the most important piece of equipment you’ll own, so make sure you do it right. And right as rain describes this lightweight, synthetic bag with a comfort limit of -6°C, sufficient to keep you cosy in most hiking/camping situations in Australia. Too warm? Unzip completely and activate quilt mode!
$259.99
Katadyn BeFree Filter Bottle
The BeFree is a collapsible soft flask with an integrated filtration system (hollow fibre with activated carbon) for on-the-go single-handed hydration – no need for pumping or waiting for chemicals to act, and without the taste and, well … chemical issues of the latter. New for 2025 is a sleeker model in darker colours and double-layer option for extra durability.
From $114.95
Nemo Tensor Elite Ultralight Sleeping Pad
If you love your current Tensor Ultralight, and I do, brace yourself for a messy breakup in favour of a younger model! I’m talking about the Tensor Elite – smaller, lighter, warmer, tougher, and equally as quiet. Pump sack and repair patches (not that you’ll need them) are included. The pinnacle of camping mattress technology (at least until next year).
$399 (Reg)
Masters Pathfinder Full Calu Lite Trekking Poles
This is Masters’ new premier hiking pole model for 2025 and represents the collation of their best technologies – the CaluTech shaft with Wing Lock locking system, Palmo EVA foam grip, and adjustable EVO strap which automatically unlocks in the case of a fall, freeing the hand. 66cm packed length and 219g per pair.
$259.95
For sales t: 02 9417 5755 or
e: sales@expeditionequipment.com.au
Crazy Creek Pack Table Camp
This remarkable little polypropylene table arrives in a small cuboid the size of a folded backgammon board, yet with a few flips and twiddles transforms itself into a sturdy 20cm tall table (with independently adjustable legs for uneven ground), large enough to support your dinner prep and stove setup. It’s the new standard in Lego-esque camp furniture!
$119
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