The long awaited update to the Farpoint and Fairview range has finally arrived. So we’ve taken the time to find out what’s changed versus the previous model.
Tag: travel gear
Top 5 Sleeping Bags for Travelling & Backpacking
We highlight our 5 favourite sleeping bags for backpacking and travelling around the world
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.
Best Gap Year Sleeping Bags – 2018
It’s been a few years since our top 5 sleeping bags for travelling post, so we figured it was about time we updated our list. Our 2018 list includes some old favourites, which have received a revamp for 2018 and some new additions that could well be the travel sleeping bag of your dreams! So […]
Best Travel Backpacks for Women – 2017
Why buy a women’s backpack? Simply put, men and women are built differently and therefore have different requirements when it comes to travel backpacks. As women have a shorter torso than men, female specific backpacks are designed with a shorter back length, as well as shaped shoulder straps to ensure they don’t dig into your […]
10 Things to Pack for Australia
Australia has so much to offer backpackers, so it’s really no surprise that it’s a popular starting point for many gap year adventures! So what should you pack for a travelling in Australia? Of course your passport, currency and essential travel documents all go without saying, but here are a few Australia travel essentials we would […]
REVIEW: Pyramid Trek Ultra Mosquito Repellent
Back in 2016, Pyramid introduced their Trek Ultra repellent (formerly Repel Ultra). This micro-encapsulated DEET formula provides the same long-lasting protection as their now withdrawn Trek 100 repellent (97% DEET), while using only a third of the DEET. I got the chance to put Trek Ultra to the test on a recent trip to Southeast […]
Caribee Wheeled Backpacks: Fast Track vs Skymaster
One of the most common questions asked by our customers is ‘What is the difference between the Caribee Fast Track and Caribee Sky Master?’. While both are top of the range wheeled backpacks for travelling, they have some key differences that set them apart. In this post we will discuss these differences and hopefully shed […]