The long awaited update to the Farpoint and Fairview range has finally arrived. So we’ve taken the time to analyse the new Fairview 55 and find out what’s changed versus the previous model.
Category: Gear & Health Advice
Top 5 Sleeping Bags for Travelling & Backpacking
We highlight our 5 favourite sleeping bags for backpacking and travelling around the world
Top 10 Hostel Essentials
Hostelling is a big part of backpacking so we’ve put together a handy list of 10 essential items you should take with you
Top 20 Travel Essentials
Knowing where to start when packing can be tricky so we’ve given you a headstart with our list of 20 travel essentials
REVIEW: Snugpak Travelpak 2 Sleeping Bag
We take a look at Snugpak’s travel focused sleeping bag the Travelpak 2 which includes a built-in mosquito net
Top 5 Mosquito Nets for Travelling
We round up our five favourite mosquito nets to take on your next backpacking adventure to keep you safe from mosquitoes and other biting insects.
10 Things to Pack for Thailand
You’ve booked your flights and you’re all set for your trip to Thailand, but what should you be stuffing into your travel backpack
10 Gift Ideas for Male Backpackers
We’ve already given you some gift ideas for female backpackers, so it makes sense to give you some gift ideas for male travellers too! In this post we run through 10 of the best travel gifts for men to give you some gift buying inspiration. 1) Shaving Soap Leaves A small and extremely useful gift […]
REVIEW: Osprey Fairview Women’s Travel Backpack
2022 Fairview 55 Has Now Arrived! Including a new adjustable back system and constructed from recycled materials A counterpart to their best-selling Farpoint series, the Fairview benefits from the same great features but with a female specific back system. Now updated for 2022 it has a few key changes including sizing, colourways and back system […]
REVIEW: Osprey Transporter Duffle
The revamped Osprey Transporter arrived at GY HQ back in Autumn 2017, so it’s probably about time we reviewed Osprey’s new and improved duffle, which they describe as ‘Adventure-proof’. The Transporter is available in four different sizes, 40L, 65L, 95L and 130L, as well as 5 great colours with options to suit every traveller and […]