Shoe Lacing Styles Date Posted: 24 January 2020 Your feet and your individual running style are unique. The pre-laced style that most running, gym and hiking shoes come with works for many people, but can be uncomfortable for many others. Read more...
FABRIC CARE: Waterproofing, Cleaning and Maintaining Date Posted: 9 January 2020 With the right care, high-quality outdoor clothing can last for many seasons. In this blog post, we run you through how to clean and waterproof the most common materials amongst outdoor clothing. Read more...
12 Christmas Gifts for the Runner in Your Life Date Posted: 27 November 2019 There's a runner in every family, and they can be tricky to buy presents for, even if you're a runner yourself. Steph presents a wide range of Christmas gift ideas for runners, to suit every budget. Read more...
Best Nutrition to use for a High Performance Race Date Posted: 4 November 2019 To ensure you are performing at an optimal level when it really counts, we have created the following list of products that we not only recommend but have also personally tested! Read more...
PRODUCT REVIEW: Polar Vantage V2 Date Posted: 7 August 2019 Cyclist and staff member Rachel gives us the lowdown on the new Polar Vantage V2 sports watch. Read more...
Common Issues for Runners (and how to solve them) Date Posted: 27 June 2019 Chafing, black toenails, rainy weather, cramps...running isn't always the simple sport that you might think! But all these problems are more are solvable. Here’s our list of common issues runners encounter and how to fix them. Read more...
Using GPS watches for orienteering Date Posted: 1 June 2019 GPS watches are an integral part of the post-race debrief. The amount of information to peruse seems formidable. Daniel Gray explores the main features relevant to an orienteer, and how to use them in race analysis. Read more...
Minimalist Shoe Brand Comparison & Breakdown Date Posted: 25 May 2019 With the minimalist movement exploding and such a large variety of minimalist shoes available, staff member Shaun provides a breakdown of the advantages of the different minimalist shoe brands. Read more...
The Benefits of Different Outdoor Fabrics Date Posted: 16 May 2019 You've seen words like No-See-Um, Ripstop, Ultra-Sil and Cordura and have no idea what they mean. What are the benefits of different outdoor fabrics that you'll see listed on camping gear? Danae explains. Read more...
Gear You Can't Live Without (When Backcountry Hiking) Date Posted: 11 May 2019 One of the most frequent questions we get at Wildfire is, what is the best (jacket, shoe, pack)? What I believe most customers really mean is “What do I need?” To simplify the process, here’s a list of items that are invaluable for backcountry hiking. Read more...
Australian-Made Brands Date Posted: 4 May 2019 Here at Wildfire, we believe in supporting Australian brands. To help you to buy Australian, we've collated the Australian owned and made brands that we stock right here. Read more...
What To Eat During Your Long Runs Date Posted: 27 April 2019 Ultra runner Stephanie Ford shares her decade's worth of knowledge on dialling in nutrition for distance running. Read more...
A Journey Through Africa Date Posted: 25 April 2019 Follow staff member Genia as she travels through Kenya, Ethiopia and South Africa with her Wildfire kit. Read more...
What to wear hiking or running: performance fabrics compared Date Posted: 27 February 2019 The difference between the right fabric and the wrong one can be chafing, blisters, B.O. or feeling the heat or cold more than you should. Here’s the lowdown on our favourite performance fabrics for hikers and runners. Read more...
HOW TO CHOOSE... New Shoes for Your Shoe Rotation Date Posted: 21 February 2019 Most runners don’t need an excuse to grab their next set of kicks. But did you know that alternating between pairs of running shoes has a bunch of benefits, including fewer injuries? Read more...
HOW TO... Transition to Vibram FiveFinger Shoes Author: Danny B. Date Posted: 13 January 2019 Vibram FiveFinger shoes are great for your body and your fitness, but they do require a transition period to allow your feet to strengthen. We explain exactly how to safely transition to minimalist five-toed shoes. Read more...
Swimming Gear Guide Date Posted: 29 December 2018 A good swimming cap, water tight goggles and some training gear to help improve technique will go a long way towards motivating you to spend time in the water practicing your swimming. Read more...
What is pronation? Date Posted: 3 August 2018 Overpronation, supination...you've probably heard these terms thrown around in the running community. What do they mean and what should you do about it? Read more...
Camping with Kids Date Posted: 3 July 2018 Hitting the campgrounds this Christmas? Check out our top tips on what to pack and how to keep the kids busy for a happy camping experience these holidays. Read more...
Blister Prevention Date Posted: 10 February 2018 Blisters can sideline the most race-ready athlete or have you hobbling during your hiking trip. Heat, moisture and friction can all contribute to blisters too. So what can you do to prevent blisters in the first place? Read more...
