Free Resources, Guides & Checklists
Get prepared for your next adventure with the PAST Outdoors Free Resources Collection — a growing library of free hiking, camping, travel and outdoor adventure guides created to help you plan smarter, pack better and explore with confidence.
Whether you’re choosing your next Osprey backpack, comparing sleeping bags, preparing for a day hike or camping trip, or building a reliable hiking first aid kit, our free downloadable resources provide practical information you can use before heading outdoors.
Free Hiking & Camping Guides
Take the guesswork out of choosing and preparing your gear with our range of practical outdoor resources. Download our Osprey Backpack Guide to compare pack styles, capacities and features, or use our Sleeping Bag Comparison Guide to compare temperature ratings, weights, fill types, pack sizes and prices across the PAST Outdoors range.
Our Hiking & Camping Checklist helps you prepare for everything from a day hike to an overnight or multi-day adventure, covering essential gear, clothing, food, water and safety equipment. For additional peace of mind, our First Aid Checklist for Hikers & Campers provides a practical reference covering essential first-aid considerations for outdoor adventures.
Explore Outdoor Adventures
Planning something bigger? Download the Elite Hikes New Zealand Guide for inspiration on multi-day alpine adventures through spectacular South Island locations including Arthur’s Pass, Lewis Pass and Nelson Lakes National Park.
For professionals and leaders, the Executive Leadership Development Program Guide offers a preview of the remote alpine environments used for PAST Outdoors' leadership expeditions, designed around genuine physical and mental challenges in the outdoors.
All resources in this collection are free to download. Simply choose a guide, add it to your cart and complete checkout to receive your downloadable PDF.
Plan better. Pack smarter. Explore further — with free resources from PAST Outdoors.