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La Sportiva Spire GTX boot

The La Sportiva Spire GTX is a low-cut, mid-duty waterproof women’s hiking boot that’s highly breathable. If you’re a hiker looking for a light duty hiking shoe for day trips in variable to rugged terrain, this is a good one to try. Vegan friendly, with Sportiva’s reputation for a good build quality in a lightweight shell.

Weight: 880gm RRP: $279.95

Website: intertrek.com.au

Trial of Strength

The subantarctic islands circle the lower part of the globe below NZ, Australia, Africa and South America in the ‘Roaring Forties’ and ‘Furious Fifties’ latitudes. They are filled with unique plants and wildlife, constantly buffeted by lashing rain and furious gales, with a rich and fascinating human history. Trial of Strength tells the compelling stories of these islands and will leave you with an appreciation for the tenacity of the human race and the forbidding forces of nature. (See pg64 for an extract.)

RRP: $39.99

Website: exislepublishing.com

Outdoor Research Men’s Panorama Point Jacket

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