Articles
Interview with Louis-Philippe Loncke
Louis-Philippe Loncke’s adventures are many and varied. He has crossed deserts, islands, trekked in the Himalayas and crossed Iceland.
What it Means to be a Hurler
What it Means to be a Hurler
By Marin Sardelic
Here at The Outdoor Type we are more than proud to sponsor the Hurlers football team. There is no denying a vested interest exists, for I am a Hurler myself. This article by my teammate Marin introduces much of what it means to be a ‘Hurler’. [...]
Roz Savage Completes Indian Ocean Row
Roz Savage has become the first woman to row across the “Big Three” oceans - the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian.
Terry’s Travel Mug Tips
A non-promotional article of useful travel mug tips by Terry the slightly cranky travel mug.
Swimming the Coast of Sydney
Excerpts from an account of the author’s swims from Barranjoey Head and Botany Bay.
Terrifying and Pure: The Mosquito Coast
An article on one of my favourite and most influential books - The Mosquito Coast by Paul Theroux.
Ticks and People in the Australian Bush
Ticks and People in the Australian Bush
Story by Blair Paterson
The mere mention of ticks is a daunting and off-putting subject for many bushwalkers, campers and people undertaking activities in the Australian bush. There is no denying ticks are annoying pests but we need not be discouraged. If we understand the risks about how to reduce [...]
A Response to Pearls Before Breakfast
A different perspective on the morning commute to work.
Wilkie’s Poo
Wilkie’s Poo
By Blair Paterson
Part I
Wilkie was a worm. Worms aren’t given much thought as they squirm hither and dither in the dirt underfoot but Wilkie wasn’t bothered. He knew his place in the world, knew he had magical powers. In fact you might even say Wilkie had the magic of life, which came from the [...]
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- Ripley Davenport
- Survival Expert and Trainer Bob Cooper
- Sharks: Myths, Media and Misconceptions
- Never Too Old: Anthony Smith and the An-Tiki
- Paddling the Senses
- The Rock
- 21 Days… Adventure Travel in Peru and Bolivia
- Russia Creates New National Parks
- Roz Savage Completes Pacific Row
- Sailing Around the North Pole
- Alwal National Park
- Permit Me to Watch the Sun Rise
- Parklife
- Hot Billy Hijinx
- Roz Savage
- Pedalling the Elements
- Forgotten Glasses
- Songs
- Review: Carrying Your SIGG
- Botanics of Australia Review
- Kayaking Broughton Island
- The Outdoor Type’s Camping Milk Products of Choice
- Where the River Runs Wild - the Video
- Where the River Runs Wild
- One Man on a Penny Farthing
- SIGG Outdoor Cutlery Set Review
- Flying Frog Discovered in Eastern Himalayas
- Travelling Light
- Mount Victoria to Leura
- Sea-to-Summit Wins OutDoor Industry Award
- Pakistan Sets Record For Most Trees Planted in a Day
- T-Shirt With a Long Name
- Face of Australia’s 2-in-1 Sports Ultra Sunscreen and Lip Balm
- A Walk Down Kent Street
- Plan to Involve Traditional Land Owners in Kimberley Tourism
- Killalea Named National Surfing Reserve
- Blair’s 8 Tips for Selecting Bicycle Panniers
- Indonesia’s Islands For Rent
- Jessica Watson
- Earliest Outdoor Memory
- First Section of Murray Valley Trail Opens
- Afghanistan’s First National Park
- Snubfin Dolphins
- Lyrebird
- SIGG’s New EcoCare Liner
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- Phang Nga Canoeing
- Wilkins Ice Shelf Collapse
- Calling All Habitat Heroes!
- Blair’s Top 6 Favourite Camping Items
- Adelaide Zoo’s Envirodome Open
- Voyage of the Plastiki
- Earth Hour Impact
- Earth Hour 2009
- Possum Tragic
- This Duck Needs a Quack
- Heavier Than Tai Shan
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