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Date Posted: 6 June 2020

Stuck at home? Use this time to check over and level up your equipment. Danae takes us through keeping your outdoor gear and equipment in tip-top shape.  

Date Posted: 2 May 2020

Speed laces are great for quick and easy lacing. This blog will guide you through installing the new Wildfire Speed Laces to get you on the road or trail faster.  

Date Posted: 12 April 2020

Struggling to balancing your ecological footprint with the need for quality shoes and performance clothing? It's a complex issue, but we've compiled a list of considerations for choosing great gear that won't cost the earth.  

Date Posted: 10 April 2020

Wildfire is conducting Gear Checks in-store this year at 1/49 Douglas Street, Milton QLD 4066. Come on in to pick up any of the below mandatory gear that you might not yet have!  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.