PAST Outdoors

I signed up for this class half-expecting a few basic tips about tinfoil packets and instant noodles. What I walked away with was a completely transformed approach to cooking in the outdoors. This course exceeded every expectation I had, and then some.

The team leading this course were nothing short of exceptional. Both facilitators brought deep, real-world experience — one a long-distance thru-hiker who has tackled multiple multi-week trails, the other a Personal Trainer & nutritionist with a passion for wholefoods. That combination of genuine wilderness expertise and culinary skill made for a dynamic, authoritative teaching duo. They were warm, approachable, and endlessly patient with questions, never making anyone feel silly for not knowing the difference between canister and alcohol stoves. Highly recommend!

So glad to have stumbled on Past Outdoors. Great range of only best gear and the customer service from Dave was second to none. Everything arrived in 2 days ready for the Western Arthur’s. New favourite shop!

I was so excited to receive my order, two days from ordering. That’s super fast. What an incredible selection of awesome gear these folks have. I cannot wait to purchase more gear in another month for my alpine adventures.

I had an older version of this OR jacket, and it was so good, when it came time to replace i got the updated one. just got back from remote Tassie and the jacket went very well. especially like the new water resistance on hood and shoulders.
PAST outdoors are the best!

I had been looking to upgrade my old canvas pack for a while, and had been interested in ultralight packs, but wasn’t entirely convinced. This pack combined all the features of an ultralight pack I had been looking for (simplicity, lightweight fabric, roll top) with a traditional frame. I took it on the overland and loved it. It carried everything I needed for 7 days of hiking with room to spare, and I love the excellent design of the phone hip pocket. The only thing I want to change is the length of the shoulder straps - I bought the men’s version and I couldn’t quite get the back length short enough to be 100% perfect (but I love the pack so much I’m planning on getting that sorted retrospectively). A shout out to the amazing staff at Past, who spent ages helping me. Can’t wait for more adventures!