Great Walks

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When it comes to outdoor gear, there isn’t much Dan Slater doesn’t know. Dan has hiked and explored around 100 countries and he’s also one of the gear experts at Trek and Travel, 447 Kent Street, Sydney. trekandtravel.com.au

is the name of the game for today’s outdoor gear designers, whether it be a poncho that converts into a tarp or a stove that doubles as a phone charger. That’s all well and good, but what also works really well is the crossover between hiking equipment and that necessary for long-term backpacking. After

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