Gear talk

• Extra carrybag

  Started by NewGuy • 21 replies — latest 12 January 201912 January 2019 by glennj
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  What about some front pockets to go with the existing pack if your current gear is too bulky? You could also ditch the car windscreen reflector shield thing as you ...

• FIRST AID EMERGENZY

  Started by giuseppe23 • 7 replies — latest 12 January 201912 January 2019 by geeves
  cellulitis is always serious and will always require urgent medical intervention. Oral antibiotics probably wouldnt of made much difference except that because you had given antibiotics you would of waited ...

• Where to buy sandfly netting by the meter?

  Started by James the Giant • 4 replies — latest 8 January 20198 January 2019 by James the Giant
  Thanks for the tip @Pro-active , if that's able to stop sandflies I've found what I'm looking foor. Cheers!

• Mont Bell Ultralight Alpine Burrow Bag #3

  Started by Dry_Boots • 3 replies — latest 5 January 20195 January 2019 by waynowski
  how much use has it had? synthetic bags have a far more finite life than down bags and that bag is a design that hasnt been sold for a while... ...

• NZ Flora and Fauna books

  Started by M400-1 • 3 replies — latest 5 January 20195 January 2019 by Berend de Boer
  My knowledge was transformed when I started using the app and joined the community. For suggestions: "Nature Guide to the New Zealand Forest" by John Dawson and Rob Lucas. And "Which Native ...

• Is 160 too much to spend on my first set of poles?

  Started by TrailGirl • 6 replies — latest 29 December 201829 December 2018 by gareth13
  Having been through a few sets of poles over the years I can recommend Macpac's carbon fibre poles. Super light and very strong. I have broken one recently after about ...

• Tent Options

  Started by psykez • 19 replies — latest 22 December 201822 December 2018 by jmeyer
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  Yes, however I always cut my groundsheets about 15 cms shorter than the tent floor in all directions and if it rains hard enough, water WILL run on top of ...

• Internal Frame Packs vs External Frame Packs

  Started by Syncop8r • 12 replies — latest 21 December 201821 December 2018 by Honora
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  I had a Go-Lite which had no frame, being a sac with shoulder straps and a hip belt. The trick was to pack your gear in a way that melded ...

• Kathmandu Lansan UL tent - super thin floor?

  Started by em720 • 22 replies — latest 20 December 201820 December 2018 by Honora
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  Frank (my partner) uses a cut open MSC packliner as our tent footprint. It is the perfect size and is useful for deciding on the position of the tent. It ...

• 6/7 days worth of food in a 50 Lt backpack.

  Started by giuseppe23 • 43 replies — latest 30 November 201830 November 2018 by Syncop8r
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  I have the Cascade 75L... great pack.... I don't think I have been on any longer than a three-day trip with it. :-/

• Rain pants

  Started by giuseppe23 • 18 replies — latest 20 November 201820 November 2018 by si-dog
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  If conditions are borderline I wear polypro leggings under my shorts and if I warm I just roll them up. Otherwise they stay down. For an extra top layer to ...

• New release from SCARPA Ribelle Od

  Started by giuseppe23 • 1 reply 20 November 201820 November 2018 by Pro-active
  But ... orange ?. Gets good reviews, alright. https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/gear-reviews/footwear/articles/first-test-scarpa-ribelle-lite-od-walking-boot-review-2018 Thanks.

• Found - large Hunting & Fishing top (Welly region)

  Started by si-dog 12 November 201812 November 2018 • No replies
  If you can tell me where you think you lost it, I can tell you where it is. Sorry it was really large and very wet, and I only had ...

• Using New Zealand Hosts for Spots and inReach Unit

  Started by trackMe 29 October 201829 October 2018 • No replies
  Anyone using Spots or inReach in New Zealand should consider using the New Zealand based company TrackMe for hosting as being New Zealand based they offer the best solutions for ...

• Macpac Torlesse 65: How to shorten the back length

  Started by TrailGirl • 16 replies — latest 27 October 201827 October 2018 by JETNZ
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  I have the Torlesse 65 (before going to Osprey) and yes Cabbage is correct - the adjustment buckles for the shoulder straps are on the inside. Easy adjustment. No instructions ...

• Boots with high or low ankle support

  Started by TrailGirl • 9 replies — latest 26 October 201826 October 2018 by Honora
  I don't need ankle support unless I'm mountaineering in plastics and front-pointing with my crampons. Sandals are fine for me most of the time. I rolled my ankle once - ...

• How SOS with Garmin Inreach works.

  Started by giuseppe23 • 4 replies — latest 24 October 201824 October 2018 by TararuaHunter
  Use Inreach a lot, for text messaging only. Very handy, but getting satalite connection can take a while, if down in valleys. on tops seems pretty quick I don't rely on Inreach ...

• MSR pocket rocket 2

  Started by giuseppe23 • 1 reply 20 October 201820 October 2018 by Forest328
  I have an MSR pocket rocket version 1. Great little stove. Never used it after buying the jet boil flash, I just love the convenience of this all in one ...

• Multiple Dry Sacks v Pack Liner

  Started by Moh_Oz • 7 replies — latest 12 October 201812 October 2018 by Honora
  A big advantage of a single pack liner is that it traps air for river crossings - can be used as a raft to keep you out of the water ...

• Are DD Hammocks Tarps good for tramping?

  Started by TrailGirl • 4 replies — latest 12 October 201812 October 2018 by Honora
  A nice thing about tarps is there is no condensation and you get to feel closer to nature. I incorporated a mozzie netting set up but have only bothered using ...

• Boot repair in Wellington

  Started by s.church • 5 replies — latest 7 October 20187 October 2018 by s.church
  thanks everyone!

• Streamtrekkers and Yaktrax

  Started by Scott Stocker 5 October 20185 October 2018 • No replies
  I am trying to improve the traction of my boots on wet rocks and wood. has anyone tried either Streamtrekkers or Yaktrax for this ? The Streamtrekkers are billed as ...

• Vasque Boots

  Started by Mr Finch • 2 replies — latest 30 September 201830 September 2018 by chriss
  My old Bitteroots held together well. Prefer a wide-fit boot these days.

• Baby Carriers

  Started by Gaiters • 12 replies — latest 30 September 201830 September 2018 by Gaiters
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  He's a really big boy geeves, he's got some solid ngati porou genes in him lol. He's like carrying a live wild pig haha. But he wouldn't be too far ...

• Light weight rain jacket

  Started by Fantastic • 13 replies — latest 29 September 201829 September 2018 by marian
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  Outdoor research goretex or Arcterycs goretex