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Best in class: Our favourite outdoor gear of 2025
It was another big year for new outdoor gear in Australia and we tested plenty of nice shiny-new kit. Here are our favourites.
Category: Gear Test
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Reserve 30|Frysauce MTB wheelset: Tested
The Frysauce wheelset is designed to offer compliance up front and big-hit resistance out back. After six months, here’s our verdict.
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Sea to Summit Big River Dry Backpack: Tested
This Sea to Summit backpack is designed to carry and protect your gear in wet and wild conditions. We throw it in the deep end to see how it performs.
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Power age: Amflow PL Carbon Pro long-term test
Has Amflow’s first e-MTB just rewritten the rulebook for electric pedal-assist mountain bikes? We spend months on the trails to find out.
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Shimano XTR M9200 Di2 upgrade kit: Tested
Shimano’s long-awaited wireless XTR Di2 groupset is here. We test the upgrade kit to see if it upholds the brand’s reputation for fast, smooth shifting.
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Garmin fēnix® 8 AMOLED: Tested
Garmin’s fēnix® GPS smartwatch has built a reputation as the go-to for outdoor enthusiasts. We see if the eighth incarnation of this wearable tech keeps the hype high.
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Julbo Rush glasses: Tested
Cycling eyewear needs to perform multiple jobs very well, from protecting your eyes to maintaining clear vision in often challenging conditions. We find out if Julbo’s latest fulfils that multitasking role.
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Nemo Moonlite Elite Reclining Backpacking Chair: Tested
The Moonlite Elite touts itself as the ideal camp chair for adventurers obsessed with lightweight gear. We take a seat and check it out.
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Durston X-Mid Pro 2 tent: Tested
Durston claims it has produced an ultra-light outdoor shelter without sacrificing interior space or durability. We head into the wild with its X-Mid Pro 2 to put it to the test.