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Tramping Shorts
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What is your pack litre size?
Sorry fdi4r978fg, hadn't seen your question: "In terms of quality and comfort would you recommend it?" Definitely. I use it all the time even when helping with pest control, where we ... -
Cheap & good tramping poles? Recommenations please
Interesting. They've had a lot of endorsements e.g. Ray Goldring and Aarn Tate. My brother has a set and does some hard-arse trips in tiger country with them. Though he ... -
Communications in the backcountry
A few updates on my experience with inreach. The smartphone app that goes with it has become somewhat buggy since garmin took over from delorme. Had it fail a few ... -
Packing backpack 50 lt for one 8 days in NZ.
@erniec I have a Cumulus Quilt 250 which is fine to 0°C, if you pack some thermals and a beanie. Below that I get some cold patches and need my ... -
Sand flies spray or cream
I'm using "OFF!" Tropical (the orange one) it is using Picaridin which is much less aggressive than DEET (as in: doesn't dissolve your ropes and clothes!) and still efficient enough. ... -
North face Rain jacket
I'm a big fan of lightweight gear, and have had this Rab Charge jacket for a couple of years and it's not let me down, stood up to the downpours ... -
Rain Jacket for routeburn track end of march.
The weather forecasts were actually very accurate - the unpredictable part is having to book so far in advance (we got some of the last spots booking July 2017) and ... -
Sun and skin
Thanks for the links @wayno. They give a good example of why I feel the need to be my sceptical with bold statements we keep hearing on topics such as this: For ... -
Where to buy UPF50 trousers / pants
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I bought some Outdoor Research Sunsleeves last year and they are fantastic. UPF 50. Keeps the skin cool while prevents burning. Use them tramping and MTBing. They used to do leg ... -
Two person/ double entry tent
We have two (Zempire) Freedom Sequel 2 Person tents for family tramps and they have been excellent. The Sequel model been discontinued but upgraded and renamed as the Zeus. It ... -
Macpac Wanaka Tent User
Kiwi Camping have a good range of affordable tents for all occasions. They would be my first stop for tents designed for NZ conditions. -
Sock Liners
Picked up some Bridgedale liner socks and just come back from doing the Tongariro crossing. They work as advertised ... hats off to you Honora. I didn't leave them in a ... -
Waterproof Tarp for NZ rain
Thanks for the original link, I didn't realize those guys delivered to NZ, or least didn't when I looked to order something from them a couple of years ago. That Tarps ... -
Webtogs website and day track.
Thank you so much all your reply... I appreciated your suggestion. -
'Definitive' Gear List
FrankB : ... because with out them you may as well just set your own arse on fire. ..... just had to laugh :)) -
Rain jackets for Routeburn track
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Which Pack to Choose?
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Colin Rolfe
He sounds like a delightful character and a big loss to all who knew him. Not sure what the natural causes were but extreme training can sometimes lead to hypertrophy ... -
carribee packs?
Thanks everyone, really good advice. I haven't yet tried one on but if it fits I will get one. The price and capacity is ideal for me. $150 ish now. ... -
What's the most useless piece of kit you've carrie
After a very kind forum contributer gave me the reflective stuff, I've been applying it to markers on trips where I frequently walk in in the dark.... I've been very grateful ... -
Which is the best water filter to buy
water filters are made in places like america where they are paranoid about filtering water when its not always necessary. friend did the 350km john muir trail and never used a ... -
Hacks for lighting fires in adverse conditions
You can - and I've used them previously. I used to have wood heating so had a ready supply of fire-starters (now, new house, no wood heating, gas bbq). However, ... -
DexShell waterproof socks
Thanks for the info. Can't help you much with the boots, but I prefer something with mesh panelling. You can see the water squelch out with each step. ... -
Tent ideas
One issue with NZ conditions is that for single skin tents (waterproof breathable fabrics) our climate makes this breathability really poor. I guess it's the relative humidity combined with cold ...
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