Checking Your Gear 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. Read more...
Water Purification Comparison: The Benefits & Downsides Date Posted: 18 May 2020 Not sure which water filtration or purification device you should choose? Kai walks us through the most popular brands, including Lifestraw, Katadyn, GRAYL and Steripen. Read more...
Installing Wildfire Speed Laces 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. Read more...
Wildfire’s Guide to Sustainable Clothes Shopping 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. 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...
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...
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... 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...
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...
How to Try on Goggles Date Posted: 3 February 2018 Leaking or ill-fitting goggles can be a major inconvenience, so follow our simple guide to make sure your chosen goggles suit your face shape. Read more...
Opinion: Comparing Heart Rate Monitors (HRMs) Date Posted: 23 June 2017 Some of our most commonly asked questions regard accuracy and difference between the brands and styles of heart rate monitors. In a bid to save his colleagues from listening to him repeat himself, Mitch addresses the main questions in this article. Read more...
HOW TO CHOOSE... Gaiters Date Posted: 1 August 2016 Gaiters: armour for your legs. What classifies as a gaiter, when should you wear them, and how do you choose which ones to buy? We break it down for you in this simple guide. Read more...