The SummitSwap Journal

Gear up. Go further.

Buying guides, trail dispatches, and gear tips from people who actually use the stuff.

Overnight Hiking Mount Kosciuszko: Why You Should Do More Than Just the Summit
HikingTrip Report

Overnight Hiking Mount Kosciuszko: Why You Should Do More Than Just the Summit

A three-day overnight hike through Kosciuszko National Park — the campsites, Snowy River swims, Blue Lake in the fog, and why most people are doing this trip wrong.

Rowan27 May 2026
Hiking Valbona to Theth: What to Know Before You Go
HikingAlbania

Hiking Valbona to Theth: What to Know Before You Go

A first-hand account of hiking Valbona to Theth in the Albanian Alps in November — what the crossing is actually like, when to go, and what we wish we knew.

SummitSwap22 May 2026
Shipping Cost Guide — How to Ship Outdoor Gear in Australia
shippingselling

Shipping Cost Guide — How to Ship Outdoor Gear in Australia

Estimated shipping costs for outdoor gear in Australia. Compare carrier rates for boots, backpacks, surfboards, skis, and oversized equipment.

SummitSwap15 May 2026
Where to Sell Outdoor Gear in Australia
gearselling

Where to Sell Outdoor Gear in Australia

If you have got gear sitting in the garage that has not seen daylight in two years, you are not alone. Here is where you can actually sell it.

Rowan12 May 2026
Everything You Actually Need for Your First Overnight Hike
HikingGear Guide

Everything You Actually Need for Your First Overnight Hike

A practical gear guide for your first overnight hike in Australia — what to bring, what to skip, and what mistakes to avoid, from someone who has made most of them.

SummitSwap7 May 2026
How to Get a Japan Working Holiday Visa as an Australian (And What to Do Once You Are There)
JapanWorking Holiday

How to Get a Japan Working Holiday Visa as an Australian (And What to Do Once You Are There)

Everything you need to know about the Japan working holiday visa as an Australian — how to apply, what to bring, the IDP, residence cards, health insurance, and how to extend your stay to 18 months.

SummitSwap5 May 2026
How to Buy a Secondhand Snowboard Setup in Australia (And Actually Get It Right)
SnowboardingGear Guide

How to Buy a Secondhand Snowboard Setup in Australia (And Actually Get It Right)

A snowboard setup bought new will cost you well over $2000. Here is everything you need to know about buying secondhand boards, bindings and boots in Australia without getting burned.

SummitSwap5 May 2026
How to Buy Secondhand Outdoor Gear in Australia (Without Getting Burned)
Gear GuideBuying Tips

How to Buy Secondhand Outdoor Gear in Australia (Without Getting Burned)

Outdoor gear is expensive. Here's how to find quality secondhand hiking, snowboarding, camping and surfing gear in Australia, what to look for, what to avoid, and where to buy it.

SummitSwap5 May 2026