Gear talk

• Packing backpack 50 lt for one 8 days in NZ.

  Started by giuseppe23 • 30 replies — latest 15 February 201815 February 2018 by bohwaz
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  @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

  Started by giuseppe23 • 3 replies — latest 15 February 201815 February 2018 by bohwaz
  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

  Started by giuseppe23 • 10 replies — latest 7 February 20187 February 2018 by lloydy
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  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.

  Started by giuseppe23 • 19 replies — latest 3 February 20183 February 2018 by Forest823
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  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

  Started by bernieq • 16 replies — latest 15 December 201715 December 2017 by madpom
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  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

  Started by contour_lines_are_the_enemy • 8 replies — latest 13 December 201713 December 2017 by JETNZ
  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

  Started by Mr Finch • 23 replies — latest 6 December 20176 December 2017 by strider
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  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

  Started by erniec • 3 replies — latest 20 November 201720 November 2017 by gazcan
  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

  Started by pseudo • 11 replies — latest 18 November 201718 November 2017 by pseudo
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  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

  Started by lupin • 7 replies — latest 15 November 201715 November 2017 by lloydy
  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.

  Started by giuseppe23 • 5 replies — latest 8 November 20178 November 2017 by giuseppe23
  Thank you so much all your reply... I appreciated your suggestion.

• 'Definitive' Gear List

  Started by Kreig • 15 replies — latest 8 November 20178 November 2017 by bernieq
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  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

  Started by giuseppe23 • 15 replies — latest 6 November 20176 November 2017 by waynowski
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  the rab kinetic is actually waterproof

• Which Pack to Choose?

  Started by TheShyHiker • 50 replies — latest 5 November 20175 November 2017 by Kreig
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  Sounds exciting!

• Colin Rolfe

  Started by TararuaHunter • 1 reply 26 October 201726 October 2017 by Honora
  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?

  Started by brettwalk • 4 replies — latest 26 September 201726 September 2017 by brettwalk
  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

  Started by Honora • 39 replies — latest 25 September 201725 September 2017 by Honora
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  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

  Started by nparminter • 6 replies — latest 15 September 201715 September 2017 by waynowski
  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

  Started by Honora • 17 replies — latest 13 September 201713 September 2017 by bernieq
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  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

  Started by Pro-active • 13 replies — latest 7 September 20177 September 2017 by Pro-active
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  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

  Started by Mosley59 • 35 replies — latest 2 September 20172 September 2017 by Honora
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  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 ...

• What's your favorite...?

  Started by Bones • 35 replies — latest 1 September 20171 September 2017 by Honora
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  Between me and Frank we carry 3 lighters on our trips.

• Boonies Kaimai boots

  Started by pseudo • 8 replies — latest 30 August 201730 August 2017 by Honora
  Boonies is slang for boondocks. Interestingly this is a Tegalog word from the region around Manila. It means mountain and is bundock in their language. I often tell Filipinos (and ...

• Heating Gear

  Started by PaulEvans • 10 replies — latest 29 August 201729 August 2017 by FrankB
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  Surely the restaurant you are taking with you will generate sufficient heat?

• rather than tents lets talk about poles

  Started by geeves • 24 replies — latest 13 August 201713 August 2017 by Kreig
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  In May 2011 I attempted an unofficial record on the Bibbulmun Track in Western Australia, a 1000km hiking track running from Perth to Albany. I trained 6 months solid for it, ...