Review of Gondwana Outdoor Wear in Australia

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As an outdoors-addicted, I love technical outdoor wear. For me, lightweight and comfortable are crucial elements in all my travels. Packing light is imperative whenever I travel around Australia, and I know the critical role outdoor garments play in travel light. That’s why I always use high-quality outdoor wear when I travel. That’s the only way to feel comfortable and protected against challenging weather conditions.

I know what to wear in Australia when travelling around the country.

I discovered Gondwana Outdoor Wear on my first trip in 2004—functional shorts and a shirt I still wear after ten years. I love the Gondwana Outdoor Wear. Its outstanding quality and design match well with my personality and travel style.

I tried out more Gondwana Outdoors Wear on my travel adventure in Australia. From hiking pants, hydro lite shirts, and microfleece to rain jackets and hardshell jackets, I got the essential Gondwana Outdoor Wear Kit for exploring the great Australian outdoors. Here you can read my review of the Gondwana Outdoor Garments.

Rainbird Jacket – the Gondwana everyday Ultralight Rain Jacket

This jacket was love at first sight. Its brilliant Lila colour is simply the hit! It weighs only 350gr, so it’s like wearing a feather. It is not necessarily only a rain jacket; you can wear it even on a warm day, at night, or when temperatures cool. It’s easy to fold it into its small bag that  I carry into my backpack every day.

Whether walking, hiking or going out in the evening, I always had my Rain Bird Jacket. And I keep using it all the time. The Rain Bird Jacket is the first thing I pack outdoors. 
The Rainbird Jacket you see me wearing in this photo is an L size for kids (14-16). The jacket has two side stow pockets, ideal for packing a camera or anything you need on the go. Here you can check the Rain Bird Jacket.

Jenolan Tritec Jacket – the jacket for extreme weather conditions

This jacket looked beautiful in its gorgeous Boysenberry colour, and I could not wait to wear my Jenolan Jacket. Although the weather was not cool, I was eager to try it out on my flight from Melbourne to Auckland. On a 20°C warm day, I decided to layer up and wear my Jenolan Jacket on top. As a result, I felt extremely comfortable, so the first breathability test was passed with full honours. This hardshell jacket’s high breathability is a great feature that exceeded my expectations.

There is nothing worse than getting drenched and cold. This jacket is made of a special TPU membrane that keeps you dry and comfortable even in the most drenching conditions. As water stays on the surface, no matter how heavily it rains, it will keep you dry and comfortable. Most importantly, the particular Tritec 3-Layer fabric will guarantee high breathability simultaneously.

Additionally, I was impressed with how soft it is. It is lightweight but rigid at the same time. While packing one day, I had to squeeze the Jenolan Jacket into my luggage. Surprisingly, the creased fabric regained its natural and outstanding shape quickly. My Boysenberry Jenolan Jacket looked as if it were a “living thing.

The Gondwana Eco Warrior  – the versatile hiking pants

I loved these travel pants. I wore my Eco Warrior hiking pants for weeks and rarely used something else in the outdoors. They are very versatile pants to suit all sorts of situations. Thanks to the high UPF protection and 50+ of the fabric wearing them on hot days, they kept me calm, soft and comfortable.

Besides all-important outdoor gear features, I noticed that the fabric repels dust and dirt too. That is the extra benefit when on the go for a long time.  Another exciting part of these travel pants, the length can be adjusted to three-quarters (mid-calf). And with the zip-off legs, you can use them as shorts too. I wore the Eco-Warrior Outdoor Pants size 8 with a waist belt to fit it to my waist size.

The Gondwana Micro Fleece, soft – stretchy, warm, no bulk

The Gondwana Micro Fleece is a great garment. I tested a black zip-top and the Whyalla Jacket. I love the multi-use of this super-stretchy top fleece as a mid-layer for walking and hiking. Moreover, thanks to its soft, stretchy and breathable fabric, I could wear it on top of my Gondwana Body Map to create my sleepwear for cooler nights.

The Whyalla jacket is very versatile, and you can wear it on top of a shirt or a T-shirt or pull it over a top fleece too. My peacock Whyhalla fleece on the long haul flight to Europe was excellent protection from the strong air-con. With its high soft neck and high collar, I felt warm and comfortable all the time.

Moreover, the thin dense micro yarn allows packing without the bulk, which is also great.

The  Gondwana Cooran Shirt, the hydro lite striking feature

This is a must-have piece of garment for any outdoor enthusiast. I could wear a light and tough shirt in all situations, from kayaking and hiking to dining out and on casual occasions. I loved its light and soft touch and especially the quick drying when I got wet during my kayaking experience.

Moreover, its moisture-wicking fabric ensures high body ventilation, the powerful UPF+50 against UV rays, and the anti-mosquito treatment to help keep the mozzies away.

The  Gondwana Hydrolite Knit, the base layer, a stand-alone garment

This knit is light, like a feather. As the weather was cooling down in April and May it was the perfect knit to wear as a base layer with my microfleece top. However, it is ideal for wearing in summer as it protects you from harmful UV rays and actively wicks moisture away from the skin.

The Gondwana Body Map Base Layer, the body warmer

Last but not least. The Body Map was one of the highlights of the Gondwana Outdoor Outfit. It is a fantastic garment to travel anywhere. The body map is an essential base layer in various combinations, underneath travel pants and a top fleece or as a runner outfit.

I had not packed any sleepwear from Europe, but a pair of leggings and a t-shirt were not enough on cooler nights. The weather may change unpredictably in Australia. So I was pleased to have this garment with me.

I used the Body Map as sleepwear to keep me warm on cool nights. And it was great. Thanks to advanced technology materials, this body map is made with a double-faced fabric that ensures two different integrated performances, moisture-wicking and quick-drying.

Moreover, its anatomical design with body-mapped thermal zones creates a high thermal regulation to keep the body insulated and dry.

The body map is a fantastic garment to travel with, regardless of where I am going and what I am doing. From then on it belongs to my must-pack outdoor gear.

Features and benefits of Gondwana Clothing

I love Gondwana Clothing. I enjoy wearing their Outdoor Wear every single day. Below is a recap of what I love most about my Gondwana outdoor wear outfit.

Lightweight – High performance – Durability

As an avid outdoor enthusiast, I value clothing that ticks all the above boxes and does not stop me from exploring Australia even in the most challenging weather conditions. Gondwana meets all of them with five stars.

Australian-design and Colours

Gondwana Garments are Australian-designed in beautiful outdoor colours for all seasons and weather conditions. 
I love the Gondwana Colours. From dashes of green plants, red earth, red flowers, and purple fruits. From the blue sky and turquoise waters to grey rocks and natural stone colours. Gondwana Outdoor Garments are a reflection of the great Australian outdoors.

Versatile Outdoor Wear

The Gondwana Outdoor Garments are highly versatile. They are designed to perform and be worn in any circumstances. Either exploring the great outdoors, walking, hiking in the mountain, getting active at the beach, biking, or simply sightseeing in urban environments. You can count on the Gondwana Outdoor Wear quality as top-notch travel clothing for all purposes.

Outdoor Wear Sizes

While Gondwana delivers its outdoor wear for women from 8-14 to suit most sizes, I would welcome a size 6 for hiking pants.  Some Gondwana outdoor pants do not fit me because I am thin. However, some Gondwana outdoor pants come with an inbuilt waistband with stretch drawcords, so that is easy to adjust them to size 6. By using a waist belt, you can adjust the waist size.

Outdoor Wear Brand

Gondwana Outdoor are known, among excellent outdoor wear brands, as a uniquely Australian and New Zealand outdoor clothing company with rapid growth in Australia and China. All Gondwana Outdoor Garments come with a 3-year warranty on all products, once more proof of the high-quality standard.

I can highly recommend Gondwana Outdoor Wear when travelling in Australia. These first-class outdoor garments are jewels that will make your Australian travel more special.

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