Guides
Practical advice for hiking and travel, written for Australian conditions: what to wear, how sun and insect protection work, and how our fits compare.
What to wear hiking in Australia
Layers, sun cover, pants or shorts, socks and rain gear for Australian walks, plus the Overland Track gear list.
How to choose hiking pants
Fabric, fit, drying time, rain and bug protection, and which pair suits which trip.
Craghoppers fit guide
How Slim, Active, Regular and Relaxed fits differ, which trousers and shirts come in each, and how to choose your size.
What is UPF? Sun protective clothing explained
What UPF ratings mean, how UPF 50+ compares with SPF, and what to look for in sun protective clothing.
Does insect repellent clothing work?
How insect repellent clothing works, how NosiLife differs from permethrin, and how to avoid mosquito bites.
Travel packing list
A clothing-first packing list for any trip, with carry-on limits, liquids rules and a documents checklist.
What to wear in Bali and Southeast Asia
Light layers for the heat, cover for temples, and clothing that helps with mosquitoes and sun in Bali, Thailand and Vietnam.
What to wear on safari
The colours to wear and avoid, layers for cold game drives, hats, and packing light for bush flights.
How to care for your Craghoppers clothing
How to wash, dry and reproof your Craghoppers gear so the insect, sun and rain protection keeps working.
