1900
Frank Austin Pallin is born
1926
F.A. (Paddy) Pallin emigrates to the Australia on the steamer Osterley from the UK
1927
original founding member of Sydney Bushwalking Club
1929
Marries English fiancée, May
1930
Is retrenched from insurance job, whilst on a canoe trip down the Shoalhaven River, NSW
starts home business, (Lindfield, Sydney) making proofed cotton Japara groundsheets, whilst May is bread winner as a secretary
rents shop in George St, Sydney to sell outdoor gear
1933
first edition of Paddy Pallin's Bushwalking and Camping handbook published
1936
founding member of Search and Rescue arm of the Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs NSW
1954
Paddy learns to ski learns, aged 54
1958
Paddy traverses rugged terrain of Eastern Arthurs and Picton Range in SW Tasmania, on an early Federation Peak walk
1959
Bushwalking around Sydney published
1963
started the annual Paddy Pallin orienteering competition, (later to be Paddy Pallin Rogaine)
1964
started the Paddy Pallin Ski Classic, (which runs for 25 years, seemingly jinxed by the outrageous blizzards it attracted)
1970
First Australians to trek to Everest are lead by 70 year old Paddy Pallin
1975
Paddy Pallin, the man, is awarded the Order of Australia, in the first round of honours to ever be nominated for this award
1976
The Paddy Pallin Foundation established to support conservation, expeditions and rescue groups
1977
still skiing at age 77, Paddy makes the Kiandra to Kosciuszko backcountry ski crossing
1979
Tenth edition of Bushwalking and Camping book published
1987
Voyager jacket released in Gore-tex, first in Australasia with chest handwarmer pockets
new range of down sleeping bags released, including the Gore-tex shelled Twynam mountaineering bag
release of Daintree, first specially cut women's japara jacket in Australasia
Paddy's memoirs, Never Truly Lost first published
1988
Integral Clothing launched,
first Australian use of Malden Polarlite, known as Paddy Pallin Pluslite (fabric would later become Polartec 200)
introduce bicomponent, multiple density, polyester Drytech bodywear
first Australasian use of Pertex fabric in sleeping bags
1989
Travelwear introduced, with 100% texturised nylon fabric
Intercept insulation launched, in a wicking, warm and wind resistant three layer construction
1990
Patented, Watergate double zip jacket closure released
1991
Australasia's first women's Gore-Tex jacket released
Paddy Pallin dies, aged 90
1992 ?
Establish Don't Bag the Environment project, where shops donate 20 cents to an eco charity when customers don't take a bag
established the Paddy Pallin Club loyalty program
1993
First in Australasia to release a line of eco-fleece made from 89% recycled polyester PET drink bottles
1994
released garments made from 100% polyester, including trim and zippers, so they were recyclable
Paddy Pallin now