Gear

Safety and enjoyment are enhanced by checking your gear before you head out. This should really be done prior to each trip, and at the end of each day. Bogong gear expert Merv Trease ran an info session to shed some light on the basics of maintaining your ski equipment.

Belay devices come in many shapes and sizes. What's the difference? Which one would suit my requirements? Find out everything you need to know.

Ultra trail running and Mountain Running now has its home at Bogong Equipment.

The Ultra Trail Season is upon us with some big events such as the Surf Coast Century done and dusted and with the Great Ocean Walk 100, Lake Mountain Sky Run and Alpine Challenge 100 miler on the horizon, so pop in and check out our dedicated mountain running section at Bogong.

What are the items that have uniquely added to my hiking experiences over the years? Perhaps a little quirky, read on for a discussion of my five favourite pieces of hiking gear.

We are often asked the benefits of down filled vs synthetic sleeping bags. Both types have advantages and disadvantages but to put it simply for virtually all of the outdoor activities that our customers are involved in down is the better choice and this is reflected in our range.

So you’ve just entered a long distance Trail Running event and found out turning up in shorts and a singlet isn’t going to cut it! Mountain Running events often have a Mandatory Gear List and this is subject to a pre-race check.

Read on for a list of some common mandatory gear along with product suggestions from the best gear that Bogong has sourced.

Back in 1981 Hartmut Ortlieb was a young cycle adventurer with a wet sleeping bag and damp clothing standing forlornly roadside in an English Spring downpour. So the story goes, a delivery truck chortles past sporting a canvas tarp with dry and intact contents within. Hartmut has an "A-ha" moment and converts his misfortune into creativity, returning home to knock up a pack-like container out of red truck tarp, some webbing strap and hooks from the hardware store.

What equipment do you need for hut to hut walking in the European Alps? Find out with a complete gear list in this blog..

The Axl binding is a BEAST. With its sturdy, steel construction, it looks a little mean and brutish, but don't let its appearance deceive you. Whilst the AXL might be kinda funny looking, this binding is one hell of a hard charger that delivers the kind of refined downhill performance that’s earned it widespread reverent respect and also garnered a heap of awards.

If you're a Tele-nut looking for a powerful binding that delivers maximum downhill performance and amazing control then the Axl will deliver that and then some, whether you're at the resort or backcountry. This binding will drive all those bigger pattern-free boards - anything from an all mountain ski, twinnies, through to powder boards.