Unpacked

Review: Kathmandu’s XT 40 shows where base-weight savings begin  

Gear News

Gear radar, September 2026

Wild Gear

What’s in my pack: Jonty Crane

Gear Guides

2026’s guide to overnight packs

Gear Guides

The best hiking boots in 2026

Out There

Turning small victories into great ones

The world outdoors

New Aoraki/Mount Cook suspension bridge set to open Tuesday

The world outdoors

91-year-old on cusp of setting Appalachian Trail thru-hiking record

Walkshorts

Kahurangi’s Graham Valley Rd reopens early

The world outdoors

More paid parking on the way after trial raises $1.5 million

Walkshorts

Paid car parking to continue at DOC sites

The world outdoors

Lost hikers rescued within hours by AI drone

The world outdoors

Maps reveal where conservation land could be sold off after government reforms

Walkshorts

What is the Conservation Amendment Bill?

Editorial

A warm welcome to winter 

Pigeon Post

A lesson in car shuttle logistics

Last Weekend

Your trips, your pix – July/August 2026

Waypoints

Lake-edge retreat in St Arnaud

Walkshorts

Band has a hoot playing hut gig

Walkshorts

Winter tramping hacks

Walkshorts

Proud parakeets raise 55 chicks

Walkshorts

Friends of Flora and diving memoir take top honours

Walkshorts

Beginner alpinist’s death a warning to others

Walkshorts

What we’re reading: Are You Trying to Kill Us?