Mont Adventure Equipment

Mont Adventure Equipment is an independent Australian outdoor company and store in Fyshwick, Canberra, with a focus on clothing, footwear and equipment for time in the wild. Its range covers both men’s and women’s outdoor clothing, including shell and rainwear, down and synthetic insulation, fleece and softshell layers, merino shirts, baselayers, shorts, pants, gloves, socks and eyewear. The store also carries hiking, trail running, mountaineering and rock-climbing footwear, with brands including Asolo, La Sportiva, Salomon, Hoka One One, Lowa, Scarpa and Topo.

Camping and overnight gear is a major part of the offering. Mont’s sleeping-bag range includes bushwalking, backcountry and alpine, expedition, ultralight, women’s and synthetic designs, along with liners, storage bags and stuff sacks. Its tent and shelter selection spans one- to four-person tents, ultralight and expedition models, tarps, bivvies and practical accessories such as footprints, pegs and poles. Named Mont series include Dragonfly, Moondance, Epoch, Eddie, Batwing and Batcave, Hibernator Bivy, and the Expedition 8000 XT and Helium Superlight sleeping bags.

The packs and bags section is organised around different types of trips, with multi-day, overnight, day and travel packs, duffle bags, baby carrier packs and fitting accessories. There is also a useful camping hydration selection, including water storage, bottles, reservoirs, filters and purification products from brands such as Katadyn, MSR, Nalgene, Osprey, Source and Salomon. That breadth makes Mont relevant to hikers preparing for a day out, travellers replacing a worn pack, climbers looking for specialised footwear, and campers planning longer or more demanding trips.

The business traces its origins to Monty, who began making his own sleeping bag, down jacket and tent in 1978 after becoming frustrated with the quality of outdoor equipment available to him. Mont Adventure Equipment was established in 1981, and the company says its commitment remains centred on dependable adventure gear. The website also says every order contributes to planting trees through its reforestation initiative. With a Google rating of 4.6 from 369 reviews, Mont is a well-regarded option for outdoor shoppers in Fyshwick and across Canberra. The supplied information does not detail the shop’s layout, in-store services or opening hours, so it is worth checking directly before visiting.