WILD reviews the Arc'teryx Rush Jacket and Bib.
The Outer Edge Polar Challenge is redefining modern exploration with a zero-emission, wind-powered expedition across Iceland's Vatnajökull glacier. Combining renewable energy, engineering, education, and live storytelling, the mission proves that the future of exploration is about working with nature—not against it.
Top tips to give you happy feet!
Discover the untamed beauty of the Lower Zambezi–Mana Pools Transfrontier Conservation Area, where Zambia and Zimbabwe meet along Africa's most iconic river. From walking safaris and canoe adventures to tiger fishing and unforgettable wildlife encounters, this journey explores one of the continent's last truly wild frontiers.
Something to consider on your next multi-dayer
Ōpōtiki offers a quieter way into New Zealand’s eastern Bay of Plenty, where coastal dunes, rainforest tracks, and sacred lowland forest sit close to town. From the remote Pakihi Track to the sea-facing Dunes Trail, these walks reveal a rich, nature-first side of the region.
Pack talk
New Caledonia offers far more than a quick tropical break near Australia. From the open landscapes of Bourail to Nouméa’s waterfront cafés and the rainforest silence of Blue River Park, this French-Pacific escape rewards travellers who slow down and explore.
WILD reviews The North Face Summit Series Mountain Gore-Tex Pro Jacket and Bib, including fit, durability, weather protection and alpine performance.
The Asolo Acadia Mid Leather GTX is put to the test across trails, coast and alpine country.
A new way to look at an old problem
Lightweight sleep system tested in cool conditions
The BlackWolf Grasshopper UL 3 Adventure Tent combines fast setup, clever design, and reliable weather protection in a lightweight package. After real-world camping use, it proves to be a practical shelter for hikers and campers who value comfort and convenience on the trail.
New Caledonia offers far more than just tropical beaches
Two new packs from a top pack maker
From the windswept cliffs of Cape Schanck to the remote southern circuits of Wilsons Promontory, Victoria’s eastern peninsulas deliver raw coastline and unforgettable hiking. Surf beaches, granite headlands, secluded coves, and Bass Strait’s wild energy shape every step of the journey.
East Gippsland feels worlds away from Melbourne — a place of wild estuaries, overgrown forests, towering coastal dunes, and remote walking trails. From the solitude of Croajingolong National Park to paddling the Gippsland Lakes, this corner of eastern Victoria rewards those willing to venture further.
Victoria’s High Country shifts with every season — from snow-covered ridgelines at Mount Hotham to silent alpine trails and cold mountain rivers beneath Mount Buffalo. Between storms, granite peaks, and the winding Ovens River, this is a landscape that rewards slowing down and staying awhile.