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Stay Hydrated and Safe: Water Filtration Setup

When you're out exploring the wild, clean water is non-negotiable. The CNOC Vecto 2L Water Container and LifeStraw Peak Solo Filter—both available at Past Outdoors—offer a lightweight, compact, and...

Mandatory gear check for Ultra Trail Australia UTA 100

Get Race-Ready with PAST Outdoors With deep roots in trail running and endurance training, the team at PAST Outdoors (led by Dave!) offers expert advice on gear, nutrition, and training to keep you...

Which Mont Moondance Tent Is Right for You?

Comparing Mont Moondance 1 vs Mont Moondance 2 The Mont Moondance series is one of Australia’s most trusted tent ranges for hikers, trekkers, and backcountry adventurers. Whether you're planning a...

Fjällräven Keb Trousers Review: The Only Hiking Pants You’ll Ever Need

If you’re searching for tough, technical hiking pants that actually fit well, the Fjällräven Keb Trousers should be at the top of your list. These Swedish-designed trekking trousers are known worl...

Bedrock Mountain Clogs Gear Review

The Bedrock Mountain Clogs offer a versatile and durable footwear option for outdoor enthusiasts. Designed with a premium one-piece oiled Ecco® Nubuck leather upper and an extra sticky Vibram® Mega...

First look at the all new S25 Jetboil Flash and Zip

Jetboil has had a complete makeover of the Jetboil Flash, Jetboil Zip and the accessories. Today Dave takes you through the major changes and talks about the upgrade to the original Jetboil PCS. So...

Gear Review: SOTO Navigator Cookset

This cookset is a favourite at PAST Outdoors with most of the staff owing their own set or forever pinching the shops set. Our set has seen action across the globe and has been thrashed on a large ...

Gear Review: SOTO Thermostack Original 2 Piece Cook Set

Dave from PAST takes us through the SOTO Thermostack Original 2-Piece Cook Set. A fantastic little minimalist cookset that can be stacked together to form a double walled cup with the larger 40...

New Sea To Summit Ether Light Sleeping Mat Comparison

Sea To Summit have just revamped their incredibly successful Ether Light range of sleeping mats with the new Ether Light XR and Ether Light XR Pro. Now even lighter and warmer with the same comfort...

New Hardside Hydration Filter and Swig Rig

Coming to you from Maddens Falls in the Dharawal National Park about five minutes from our store in Helensburgh, we want to show you the new Hardside Hydration Bottle Filter and how to fit it into ...