The unexpected outdoors chick, it took her until she was 21 to discover the world beyond the city. Read her story here.

With new-age GPS it's easy to forget the magic of manual navigation. The good ol' paper map & compass. Here Caro Ryan will teach you navigation for beginners.

250 km northwest of Melbourne lies the outdoorsy, nature-loving town of Halls Gap. As the name suggests, the 500 or so folk who call this town home, snuggle down between two shoulders of Gariwerd (Grampians) National Park.

Macpac ambassador Caro Ryan breaks down her approach to layering for hiking.

When packed efficiently, your backpack is your best friend. Here's some tips from our very own nature-junkie, Caro Ryan.