Hiking

With Rocky Mountains and expansive Alpine ranges, New Zealand has a vast amount of Backcountry to explore, perfect for a variety of snow adventures including skiing, snowboarding, hiking and climbing.

When you’re hiking or walking on the magnificent trail networks around the Southern Lakes, you need to take a lot of gear to keep safe, warm and dry. As your pack gets fuller and fuller, weight becomes your number one consideration. So wouldn’t it be great if you didn’t have to compromise on the amount, energy or taste of the food you bring with you? That’s where Back Country Cuisine comes in with their menu of lightweight, tasty, nutritious, freeze-dried meals. 

‘Ich bin raus’ is literally translated from German as ‘I’m out there’ and it’s the principle that’s guided the Schöffel brand since it was established in 1804. Schöffel makes premium apparel that...

Patagonia has been at the forefront of environmentally conscious, sustainable adventure apparel and accessories. And they never stop trying to get better. Here’s an update on Patagonia’s latest processes, partnerships...

Merino sheep live in the pristine Alpine high country surrounding the magnificent Southern Lakes of New Zealand. At those altitudes the weather is extreme, ranging from minus 10 degrees Celsius...

There are various pros and cons that make up the argument of whether to wear Merino wool or Synthetic socks during sporting activity. In conclusion Merino wool is warmer, breathes better than most synthetics, and is naturally wicking and naturally anti-bacterial making it odour resistant- where as synthetic is not.

Finding the right tramping pack for your adventures can be a bit overwhelming with the endless options out there but we are here to help you find the right one. When buying a pack think about what sort of tramping you are doing and what attributes you need.

An essential element of any hike is the comfort of your feet. Whether you plan to take an afternoon hike down a local trail or a multi day hike across rugged mountain terrain Outside Sports has a hiking boot for your next hiking adventure.