Australian Geographic Adventure
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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Australian Geographic Adventure
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.
Flora & Fauna
Velvet worm slime could be a new bioplastics source
A discovery by international researchers suggests slime produced by Australian velvet worms could underpin new sustainable materials.
Australian Geographic Adventure
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.
Australia
‘Walking together, let’s go’: Country, songlines and the Munjip Trail
Walbunja Elder Aunty Loretta Parsley frames Eurobodalla’s new coastal walk as one passage in a much older journey: a saltwater songline binding people, places and stories from La Perouse to Eden on the Victoria border.
Creatura with Bec Crew
Box jellyfish are the Swiss Army knives of the ocean
Nature didn’t dole out survival tools fairly – some animals got the lion’s share, while others… make do with what they’ve got.
Australian Geographic Adventure
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.
Australian Geographic Adventure
Paddle Pulse: When plans go sideways
In the latest Paddle Pulse, SSV’s Toby Story explains why a good plan – and a calm head – are a paddler’s best safety system.
History & Culture
Look beneath the surface
A new exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum showcases the world’s leading ocean photographers – including several Australians.
Australian Geographic Adventure
From oysters to eagles: Hiking the Munjip Trail, NSW
Eurobodalla’s newest coastal walk is less about wilderness bragging rights and more about slowing down – walking on ancient ground, tasting oysters by the river, and finishing with a gin at sunset.