We've just received a shipment of the Mammut Seon 35 Litre Daypacks.  These packs have been designed as multi-purpose for travel, commute and climb with a variety of zippered pockets and compartments for travel and outdoor gear and could be used as a padded camera bag.  Check out the product details and pics here:  https://www.sevenhorizons.com.au/collections/mammut/products/mammut-seon-cargo-35-litre-carry-on-backpack ..read more

We've just received some more stock of Wilderness Equipment's First Arrow, Space 1 and Space 2 hiking and expedition tents!  Stock supply is extremely limited with production delays due to factories not running at 100% due to Covid. We have also been advised by our suppliers that hiking pole manufacturer DAC is experiencing supply shortages also, which is having a flow-on effect on availability of all hiking tents that use DAC poles in their tents.  It's going to be quite some time before stock supply returns to pre-covid levels. Check out what we have in stock at the link below: htt ..read more

If you have just purchased a new backpack and taken it out on the trail for its first use there are a few things you can do to help minimise chafing and sore spots. 1. Wear clothing that dries quickly.  Cotton holds heaps of water and sitting on your skin will soften it up and make it more likely to soften. Nylon, polyester and wool blend clothing will wick moisture away from your body leaving it drier. 2. Wear clothing that has smoother or seamless seams, so there is less friction with straps and hipbelts to rub on. Some shorts and trousers have a micro chamois lining on the waist band t ..read more

  When venturing into the outdoors for extended periods of time, you need clothing that will protect you from the elements – the blazing sun, freezing snow, and pelting rain. It’s particularly important that you have the right clothing when in the cold for extended periods of time, otherwise you risk developing frostbite, hypothermia and even dying - it’s that simple. Staying dry and warm is essential when outside in the cold weather, and this can be done by selecting suitable clothing and equipment to protect you from the elements.  The layering method - it's as easy as 1,2,3. A pr ..read more

We've just received stock of Rab's Phantom pullover. This 2.5 layer pertex pullover is fully taped seamed, waterproof and windproof and weighs just 90 grams. Check it out here: https://www.sevenhorizons.com.au/collections/mens-waterproof-jackets/products/rab-mens-phantom-pull-on-waterproof-breathable-2-5-layer-pertex-super-ligthweight-rain-jacket ..read more

Check out a table we have put together of some of our most popular insulated jackets with from warm to warmest: https://www.sevenhorizons.com.au/pages/mens-technical-insulated-jackets-filling-and-warmth-comparison ..read more

Heading off on an overseas adventure? Here's a handy little packing list to help you make sure you have what you need for your trip. Depending on your adventure, some items in this checklist may be more relevant than others. https://www.sevenhorizons.com.au/pages/travel-packing-checklist ..read more

Since 1974, Marmot has been making awesome outdoor gear including rain jackets, outdoor and travel clothing, hiking tents and sleeping bags. Marmot - The History of The Brand In April 1971, University of California Santa Cruz students Eric Reynolds and Dave Huntley were in Alaska's Juneau Icefield on a school Glaciology project. While on a glacier that the idea of a "Marmot Club" began. The name 'Marmot' refers to a group of highly social, large ground squirrels that live in mountainous areas. To become a Marmot, you had to climb a glaciated peak with another Marmot. One of the rules of ..read more

At Seven Horizons we stock the best outdoor and travel gear from the world's leading brands. Some of the gear we stock have also received awards from outdoor industry bodies and gear review sites.  Here is a link to the full selection: https://www.sevenhorizons.com.au/collections/award-winning-outdoor-gear ..read more

Osprey recommend the following method to clean a Hydraulics reservoir. 1. Rinse out the reservoir and fill it with warm water and a mild washing up liquid. DO NOT use bleach or boiling water 2. Scrub the interior of the reservoir with the large cleaning brush from Osprey’s Hydraulics™ Cleaning Kit 3. Remove the hose from the reservoir and the bite valve from the hose and use the small brush from Osprey’s Hydraulics™ Cleaning Kit to scrub the interior of the hose 4. Remove the silicone bite valve cover and clean it and the bite valve with warm soapy water 5. Rinse the interior and exterior of ..read more