Gear Test - Australian Geographic

Our favourite outdoor gear of 2021

In 2021 we tested loads of adventure equipment, from tents, stoves and sleeping gear to backpacks and plenty more. Here are our favourites.

Need to lug those awesome (but heavy) e-bikes to the trails? We find out if the Yakima OnRamp is the answer.

Yakima’s latest roof-borne bush accommodation option offers four-season shelter, a fast setup and a comfy night’s sleep in the outdoors.

OZtrail’s cool new lantern is super-versatile, offering excellent camp lighting, the ability to recharge devices – and it can also play music.

Companion claims its new stove expands your camping menu options. We head bush to cook up a storm and see if it lives up to that promise.

We’re still big fans of this hunk of a fridge/freezer after a solid 12 months of testing. Read our long-term update here.

One of our favourite technical backcountry-ski and mountaineering backpacks has gone on a diet; now The North Face Cobra 65 is even better.

Yakima’s HoldUp EVO bike carrier promises a quick loading time and secure transport for your bikes. We put it to the test.

We put The North Face Flight VECTIV runners to the test over three months of trail running, to see if this tech-laden shoe will make you fly.

Our first impression of the OZtrail 3D Fatmat 1500 was: “It’s huge!” Our second: “It’s so comfy!!! Is it the ultimate outdoor sleep solution?