Camping accessories that you can rely on
When we started Alton, there was something we knew from day one: quality is everything when you are pushing your limits in the wild. We have grown a lot since then, but our commitment to excellence remains the same. From cordage to carabiners, our outdoor camping accessories have been painstakingly designed, crafted and tested to give you performance you can count on, no matter what.
Committed to adventure, determined to be different
We put 100% into everything we do, from ruthlessly perfecting products to streamlining business processes to refining our hiking gear list. That quest for the exceptional has earned our brand a reputation for making some of the best outdoor camping accessories on the market – but that’s not why we do it. We do it for you: for our fellow adventurers, bushcrafters and military personnel who show up and give it their all. We do it because life is too short to settle for average.
Minimalist design meets unflinching performance
Whether you are hiking, bikepacking or 4WDing, our fit-for-purpose gear is designed to let you streamline your setup. Utilising top-quality materials, like aircraft grade aluminium, 1000D Cordura® fabric and ultralight titanium, all our camping accessories are designed for unparalleled performance. And, with a Lifetime Warranty* on all our gear, you can be confident that you are investing in gear that is made to last.
Accessories FAQs
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We could spend all day debating what camping accessories are ‘essential’, but ultimately, it will be a little different for everyone. One of the great things about camping is that it can make you realise that you don’t need much to get by. When it comes down to it, all you need is food, water, warmth, and shelter.
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Cordage is one of the most useful outdoor camping accessories you can carry into the wilderness. You can use it to set up shelter, repair equipment and clothing, use it for emergency first-aid, make fishing lines or nets, set traps, traverse cliffs or rivers and more. So, which cordage is best? Here’s our take:
550 Paracord
550 Paracord is the best cordage for wilderness survival, bushcraft and general outdoor use. Made of a nylon outer surrounding seven 2ply inner strands, it has a tensile strength of 550 lbs (249 kg). The US Military developed this robust yet lightweight rope in WWII for use as parachute suspension lines.
Dyneema® Hardcord
Incredibly strong yet ultralight, 2mm Dyneema® Hardcord is another excellent option for outdoor use, especially hiking, bikepacking or pack-rafting. This ultralight cord only weighs 1.5g per metre yet can tolerate loads up to 180kg. Commonly used as guy lines for tents, tarps, and other shelter systems, Dyneema® Hardcord is also invaluable for gear repairs and emergencies.
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We sure are! Alton was founded in Brisbane, Australia in 2015. Since day one, we have put our heart and soul into making expert-level outdoor gear and camping accessories that are a cut above the rest. We have grown a lot since we started, but we are still proudly Australian and fiercely independent.
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Alton’s All Good Guarantee is a Lifetime Warranty* that your Alton gear will remain free from manufacturing defects and function as it should for as long as you own it. When you purchase our outdoor equipment, camping supplies and bushcraft essentials, you are investing in gear that will last you a lifetime.
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