u/RoutineZucchini7687

I've been avoiding this task because I knew it wouldnt be fun, but with three weeks to the day that I leave, I'm running out of time to safely buy online if i need!

I normally wear shorts on all my hikes, but I'm going hiking in Central Asia and Georgia and I really do need proper hiking pants.

I went into Macpac to try some on today and I could not handle how low waisted they were. It was like being transported back to 2007. It means they're not flattering (on me), but I also dont find that comfortable - I want something closer to the smallest point of my waist so there's less chance they'll fall down 😆

I'm 174cm and normally wear between a 10 and 12, under $150 is ideal but would push that up for an unreal pair, bonus if i can unzip em into shorts. Extra bonus if i can find them in a bricks and mortar so I can try before I buy. More of a mid- to high-waisted style.

Pls and thank u 🙏

Hi all, in my quest to update my gear, I am researching sleeping pads. After reading a gazillion reviews I'm thinking about the NeoAir Xlite or Xtherm. Planning to head into Snowy's tomorrow to test one, but have seen that theyre significantly cheaper on Amazon from the US.

Is this legit / are these the newer and less noisy models? https://www.amazon.com.au/Therm-Rest-Ultralight-Backpacking-Sleeping/dp/B0CS4NHPVP/ref=asc_df_B0CS4NHPVP

The internet has me questioning everything that seems to good to be true 🙃🫠

Hi there, I'm looking to upgrade some gear for a trip and hoping to get some advice.

I've done a little bit of backpacking - a few overnighters on the Heysen/Flinders and 4 days on the Wild South Coast Way. I bought cheaper (and heavier) stuff a couple of years ago because I wasn't sure I'd enjoy it.. but turns out I really, really love it.

Looking to go to Kyrgyzstan/Kazakhstan/Georgia/Nepal for 4-6 months and my current gear just won't be warm enough. It will be summer, but at altitude there's the high likelihood it will get pretty cold, Google says -5C to 0C is possible. I'm hoping to spend a week or so each month in my tent, but not all of my camping will be at altitude.

Would it be good enough to keep my current sleeping bag (comfort rated +4, limit 0, and extreme -14) and get a really well insulated sleeping pad, and on cold nights sleep in extra layers and a silk liner? Then I won't be roasting on nights I'm not at altitude. It will also save me a LOT of cash.

But I don't want to be freezing and if a new sleeping bag is what I need too then I'll suck it up. Would prefer not to drop the cash if I can manage it otherwise!

Thanks in advance!