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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Multiday Sea Kayaking: Packing Tips & Tricks Date Posted: 6 February 2018 Our adventurous employee Laura spent last week kayaking and hiking from Hervey Bay to the east side of K’Gari (Fraser) Island. Check out her packing tips and tricks for multiday sea kayaking! 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...
