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Best Australian hiking brands
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6\. Orange Brown* …
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Recorded answer text · ChatGPT · 1 November 2026
Australia has some genuinely excellent hiking and outdoor gear brands, particularly for bushwalking, multi-day trekking, lightweight backpacking and harsh alpine conditions.
Here are the Australian brands I'd put on your shortlist, prioritising quality, reputation and performance rather than just popularity.
## Best Australian hiking brands
!Sea to Summit Australia | Lightweight camping and hiking gear
1\. Sea to Summit
(Best overall)
- Founded in Perth, WA. - Sleeping mats, sleeping bags, dry bags, cookware and accessories. - Excellent design and lightweight equipment. - Particularly good for multi-day hiking.
Website: Sea to Summit
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!Mont Adventure Equipment | Premium Outdoor Gear Since 1981
2\. Mont Adventure Equipment
(Best technical gear)
- Australian outdoor specialist. - High-performance jackets, sleeping bags, tents and backpacks. - Particularly good for alpine conditions and serious expeditions.
Website: Mont
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!One Planet Extrovert 55L Pack
3\. One Planet
- Melbourne-based Australian manufacturer. - Excellent hiking and expedition backpacks. - Strong reputation for durability and repairability. - Worth considering for serious multi-day bushwalking.
Website: One Planet
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!Our Gear - Wilderness Equipment
4\. Wilderness Equipment
- Specialist outdoor equipment brand. - Tents, backpacks and expedition equipment. - Particularly interesting for extended trekking and remote adventures.
Website: Wilderness Equipment
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!Aarn Expedition Balance Pockets - Light Hiking Gear - Light Hiking Gear Pivoting Balance Pockets Aarn | Light Hiking Gear 15L
5\. Aarn Packs
- Known for innovative balance-pocket backpack designs. - Designed to distribute loads differently. - Worth investigating for long-distance hiking.
Website: Aarn Packs
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!OrangeBrown Backpack OB 55 - Australian Made
6\. Orange Brown
- Australian-made ultralight backpacks. - Particularly appealing to experienced lightweight hikers. - Specialist cottage-industry gear.
Website: Orange Brown
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!Australian Hiker | Wilderness Wear MerinoFusion Light 160 Long Sleeve Tee Top
7\. Wilderness Wear
- Specialist outdoor clothing. - Merino wool thermals, socks and base layers. - A good option for natural-fibre hiking apparel.
Website: Wilderness Wear
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!Whippa
8\. Whippa
- Australian backpack brand. - Lightweight and technical pack designs. - Worth exploring for longer-distance hiking.
Website: Whippa
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## My picks by category
| Category | My pick | |--------|--------| | Overall outdoor gear | Sea to Summit | | Technical alpine equipment | Mont | | Hiking backpacks | One Planet | | Expedition tents | Wilderness Equipment | | Ultralight backpacks | Orange Brown | | Merino clothing | Wilderness Wear | | Innovative pack design | Aarn |
## Australian brands vs international brands
There are also international brands worth considering when shopping in Australia\:
- Patagonia - technical clothing. - Arc'teryx - premium alpine clothing. - Osprey - backpacks. - Salomon - hiking footwear. - Icebreaker - merino clothing.
## What sort of hiking gear are you interested in?
I can narrow this down considerably depending on what you're looking for.
1\. What type of hiking?
Day hikes
Multi-day hiking / backpacking
Ultralight thru-hiking
Alpine and challenging terrain
All-round outdoor adventures
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2\. What matters most?
Premium quality
Best value for money
Lightweight and technical
Australian-made products
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3\. Brand preference
Australian-owned brands
Actually manufactured in Australia
Any brand available in Australia
[Find the best brands for me]
One important distinction: Australian-owned, Australian-designed and Australian-made are three different things. Many local brands design their products here but manufacture overseas.






