What are /r/UltralightAus' favorite Products & Services?

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I use a lab squeeze bottle like this. Takes up more space but I really don’t like the idea of having something for bathroom use that I also use for drinking. https://www.amazon.com.au/Translucent-Graduated-Containers-Dispensers-Sprinklers/dp/B07RHCX9L3/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=squeeze+bottle+lab&qid=1624227735&sr=8-3

These mostly look like pretty solid budget picks to me. I've had really good luck with several Aegismax down products (summer bag, summer quilt, booties, hood), and have some Naturehike down pants that are great too (though I've not used their packs or shelters).

Do you hike with trekking poles? If so I would highly recommend a tent that pitches with them instead of dedicated poles. Not sure if you can find this Lanshan 2 down there but it's well regarded as a budget-friendly option. Basically a non-DCF Zpacks Duplex clone. Comes in about 200g lighter than the Naturehike. And of course there are many other good options in this space.

On the sleeping bag/quilt, I'm not sure which Aegismax you're looking at. I would caution that their temp ratings are very aggressive, probably survival ratings. I have a Mini 6 and a Tiny 2, but I consider them both summer options and wouldn't use either alone below about 10C. Also, dunno if you know anybody with a sewing machine but Apex quilts are one of the easiest MYOG projects around.

Couple more notes: I highly recommend using a temperature logger of some kind when you're dialing in your sleep system. Lots of folks use this Govee which is 22g and very inexpensive; I have this SensorPush which is more expensive and 23g but does temperature/humidity/pressure (I know, we get all the fun toys in the US; hopefully somebody there can recommend something similar), and I keep it with me when I backpack. I pay attention to how I felt during the nights and then compare to the temps I was in. Then for the next trip I can look at the forecast and have a better idea of what I'll need to stay comfortable.

I also do some testing at home. If there's a particularly cold night here I might pitch a tarp in the yard to gauge things out; if I get too cold I can just bail out and go sleep in my bed. That lets me test out aggressive setups without risk.

Modularity helps a lot here; I have a couple different baselayer options, down jacket/pants/booties, and two quilts (20F (-7C) Feathered Friends Flicker and 2C (36F) Aegismax Tiny 2) so I can swap things in/out to hit pretty much any target down to around 10F (-12C) (at which point I'm wearing both baselayers, all the down, and under both quilts...kinda heavy at that point but that's really cold).

https://www.amazon.com/DryGuy-Travel-Boot-Dryer-Shoe/dp/B010A5JBPO

Not sure how much these would be for you, but I use them for everything...ski boots, wet gloves, wet Xero shoes, wet working boots.

They use a low heat and circulation tandem so they're not a fire hazard but they work awfully fast. Just gotta be careful if you use them on anything leather cuz they'll overly dry it out and compromise the lifespan of the material.

I have this. I think I paid about $35 for it.

I don't recommend it. The collapsible arms don't stay up, so it's hard to get the air to the toes of the shoes. It was hard to find an electric shoe dryer with an Australian plug. If I was purchasing again I would look elsewhere

Amazon

Ive been using it since 2018 and have only used the same 2 x 100g canisters as my donor canisters.

I know someone else that also uses it but he exceeds the 100g and nothing has happened. Just weigh what it should be full and fill up to that level. If you worry that it will leak, try the premium model -G works, thats what i use. Also gas wont ignite without a flame. Also do it outside if you think it will leak gas but again you can smell the gas if it leaks. Pros outweigh the cons which is time to transfer the gas which takes a minute or two.

I just sprung for the Paria 2p.

https://www.amazon.com.au/Paria-Outdoor-Products-Breeze-Mesh/dp/B01NA9BU4Q

I have the 1p as well (but currently out of stock everywhere). These Paria mesh jobs are great value, if a little non-UL.

I’m sold on the tarp + net tent system.

Check https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.tracklia

Mostly, this app is focused on routes creation or editing (you can edit existing or create new maps by yourself drawing routes and adding waypoints), but it has simple navigation (follow GPS position function) and multiple map layers selection (Google, OSM and etc) which makes it great companion for a hike. The best part - it is totally free and has no ads :)

I see a lot of youtubers wear them

I love this description. They must love then words omni wick. Even list twice it has " omni wick omni wick" https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B018EYCYIO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_utyvFbAN88S2C