Gear talk

• Jet boil...

  Started by giuseppe23 • 5 replies — latest 22 September 201822 September 2018 by geeves
  With the msr version look at the Reactor. It uses a catalytic element instead of a flame and theoretically produces less carbon monoxide

• Sea To Summit X-Pot & X-Pot-Kettle anybody ?.

  Started by Pro-active • 6 replies — latest 15 September 201815 September 2018 by Pro-active
  Bivouac had a "20% off" promotion. Scored the kettle/pot combo, which was already cheaper than buying each seperately. Kettle sits flat inside the flattened pot. For the record, as ...

• The 'floating' backpack

  Started by Haqii • 6 replies — latest 10 September 201810 September 2018 by Pro-active
  ""A “floating” backpack may make hiking a tad easier on your back. The HoverGlide is a backpack that bounces up and down as you walk with the help of a ...

• Buying pierce type gas cannisters in Wellington?

  Started by rxv80 • 5 replies — latest 7 September 20187 September 2018 by Honora
  I sometimes see these canisters abandoned in huts. And no one else wants them.

• Prescription antibiotics in first-aid

  Started by PaulEvans • 23 replies — latest 6 September 20186 September 2018 by waynowski
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  my understanding is fosamax, kills the bone... it can stop further osteoporosis but the bone can't repair itself from further damage either.

• Good zipped rainproof pants?

  Started by si-dog • 6 replies — latest 3 September 20183 September 2018 by si-dog
  Thanks Honora - I bought an ESS jacket at the recent welly sale, but couldnt also afford the pants they had there for about $200. I was lucky - someone ...

• Insoles for sole pain

  Started by Craigo. • 12 replies — latest 27 August 201827 August 2018 by Gaiters
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  The above guy doesn't have an invested interest in orthofeet at all hahaha.

• footwear and river fording

  Started by kdingo87 • 26 replies — latest 1 August 20181 August 2018 by lloydy
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  Yeah, I'd agree with Gaiters post, if there's chance feet are likely to stay dry I'd use my Crocs for the crossing, like I did with the estuary crossing at ...

• footwear and river fording

  Started by kdingo87 • 8 replies — latest 24 July 201824 July 2018 by si-dog
  I dont have an issue with goretex linings - they seem to help my boots dry out a bit faster but then again I try to avoid major wet-feet trips. ...

• How does goretex breathe with a PU lining?

  Started by fdi4r978fg • 13 replies — latest 26 June 201826 June 2018 by Honora
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  I can see why Earth Sea Sky wouldn't be held to ransom and chose Milair (Reflex-type of breathable membrane).

• Recommendations for DWR spray

  Started by fdi4r978fg • 15 replies — latest 25 June 201825 June 2018 by geeves
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  Thats why the first line is a disclaimer. Still might work though on a cheap junk coat. Sil nylon is very waterproof on tents although it doesnt have a long ...

• Arc teryx Rain jacket

  Started by giuseppe23 • 18 replies — latest 9 June 20189 June 2018 by hutchk
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  Third thumbs up for Arcteryx Atom - I've been climbing with ice coating the outside of my Atom, and stayed warm. I use an Alpha SL hardshell as a windbreaker/light ...

• What knife do you take with you in the bush?

  Started by fdi4r978fg • 11 replies — latest 7 June 20187 June 2018 by Mosley59
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  CRKT Folts neck knife. Minimalist so light weight, cheap but sharp, and comfortable handle. Has a couple of point styles so you can pick the one that suits your intended ...

• Closed cell foam or air mat?

  Started by fdi4r978fg • 38 replies — latest 3 June 20183 June 2018 by Gaiters
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  I actually found one made by a Korean company it's a blanket weighs 350g and stays heated for 9 hours charge by a simply battery charger.

• Recommend me a tramping pole

  Started by fdi4r978fg • 2 replies — latest 1 June 20181 June 2018 by lewshaw
  meant to say rubber grip; practical & more durable than cork.

• What do you wash your GoreTex jacket with?

  Started by fdi4r978fg • 4 replies — latest 30 May 201830 May 2018 by Honora
  I use Gecko Guard developed by Earth Sea Sky to restore the DWR. I think a $25 bottle did around 3 treatments. The clothes dryer also helps recondition DWR but ...

• Are Macpac Merino any different to Icebreaker?

  Started by fdi4r978fg • 21 replies — latest 29 May 201829 May 2018 by giuseppe23
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  I have plenty of shirts in merino wool from macpac...they are awesome!!I cant complain about anything.

• Garmin GPS reliability

  Started by si-dog • 16 replies — latest 26 May 201826 May 2018 by lewshaw
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  Had issues once with a headlight malfunction.The dealer said it pays to use good quality alkaline batteries whereas I was buying the scotsmans' price variety.Took his advice & no problems ...

• Hydration Bladder Retrofit

  Started by FrankB • 18 replies — latest 24 May 201824 May 2018 by bernieq
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  Frank, I did carry the bladder in a front pocket, with a shortened tube, and it does work. However, for me at least, I can access the bottle just as easily ...

• Garmin inReach explorer+

  Started by giuseppe23 • 7 replies — latest 13 May 201813 May 2018 by Scottie
  I carry both a PLB and an inReach +. InReach is to keep home informed, and as a GPS. The SOS feature wasn’t a factor for me. Last trip, pulled ...

• Does any one have the Lowa Tibet Boots?

  Started by fdi4r978fg • 2 replies — latest 9 May 20189 May 2018 by waynowski
  what i've seen in boots, the gore tex is just a sock membrane with a knitted open nylon tricot covering on either side of the gore tex, the same as ...

• Tramping Shorts

  Started by gazcan • 25 replies — latest 8 May 20188 May 2018 by Gaiters
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  montbell is a Japanese brand so sizes will be smaller

• What is your pack litre size?

  Started by fdi4r978fg • 19 replies — latest 4 May 20184 May 2018 by Berend de Boer
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  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

  Started by James the Giant • 20 replies — latest 29 April 201829 April 2018 by Honora
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  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

  Started by Cabbage • 12 replies — latest 20 April 201820 April 2018 by madpom
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  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 ...