The essential gear

Stay warm and get the most from the view with these accessories

FENIX PD32 TACTICAL

If you’re going to a country known for its startling darkness, a torch is a must-have. No, you can’t rely on the bulb on your smartphone. Handily, this best-in-class flashlight from Fenix can shine super bright at 900 lumens, and lasts up to 10 hours and 25 minutes on its medium setting. $99.95, brightnite.com.au

GORILLAPOD FOCUS

Built for DSLR cameras, the GorillaPod Focus Tripod is tiny and super flexible, which means it’s ideal for capturing still images almost anywhere, as well as long exposure shots, without carrying around a big tripod or bulky equipment. $249.95, joby.com

SOREL MEN’S CARIBOU WOOL

Sorel’s Caribou Wool boots manage to do something unheard of; they’re durable, waterproof and look good. With a full grain leather upper and wool inner boot, they’ll keep you warm and dry in even the heaviest of rainstorms. $268.26, sorelfootwear.com.au

CANON 12X32 IS

This advanced pair of binoculars gets you 12x closer to beautiful sights and wildlife when you’re on your travels. It also has a Powered Image Stabiliser, so you can still see the views with cold, shaking hands. $2,099, store.canon.com.au

DIGITSOLE WARM SERIES CONNECTED AND HEATED INSOLES

When you’re exploring, your feet can start to really feel the cold, which is why these heated insoles are ideal. Charge them up and they’ll keep your feet warm for hours, and you control them from your phone. $255.92, amazon.com.au

DJI SPARK

This teeny drone has a 16-minute flight time and travels at 50 km/h, allowing you to take 12MP photos from the most breathtaking angles imaginable. It can even track you, so you can just send it up to do its thing automatically. $859, store.dji.com