Gear talk

• Wood stove to heat tent or tarp - anyone?

  Started by Mariku • 17 replies — latest 14 July 201714 July 2017 by Honora
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  @mariku: How are you going with the tent stove project? I hear Aarn Tate is also working on something like that. There is a material known as a welder's blanket. That ...

• Garmin InReach Explorer+

  Started by mikiejhinton • 5 replies — latest 6 July 20176 July 2017 by madpom
  Don't rate the gps in the original Delirme ones. About as good as a mid-range Garmin. Nowhere near as sensitive or fast to lock as my qstarz. Maybe the new ...

• Pack repair, ChCh

  Started by chriss • 2 replies — latest 18 June 201718 June 2017 by chriss
  wow, never heard of them, thanks

• Actually waterproof jacket

  Started by Mr Finch • 16 replies — latest 30 May 201730 May 2017 by Beelost
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  I've tried many jackets called waterproof and came up to the idea that if it doesn't let the water form outside, you are just gonna be wet because of sweat

• Why Cotton Kills, A Technical Explanation

  Started by waynowski • 2 replies — latest 23 May 201723 May 2017 by waynowski
  yeah I havent owned any cotton pants since I was a teen. three teens were lost in kahurangi in winter, two of them died, the ones who died were wearing ...

• Small hiking boots

  Started by Ruth46 • 2 replies — latest 12 May 201712 May 2017 by Ruth46
  Hi, I haven't found any adult ones but there are a few children's options available - just compromise on the quality and the choice. There are about 5 or so ...

• PLB which model chose?

  Started by lupin • 19 replies — latest 10 May 201710 May 2017 by RedMoose
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  We hope that what ever you purchase you never have to use.

• Hike Formthotic innersoles

  Started by chriss 7 May 20177 May 2017 • No replies
  Has anyone tried these and are they any sturdier than the Run Single or Run Dual Blue/Green innersoles? I use those in my trail runners and they have great arch ...

• 48km in a day, HUGE thanks to Gaiters!

  Started by Kreig • 9 replies — latest 21 April 201721 April 2017 by Kreig
  I agree. Not submersible, but held up to a decent downpour on Stewart Island the other day.

• How do you store your water bladder?

  Started by TheShyHiker • 19 replies — latest 7 April 20177 April 2017 by Kreig
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  Yep. A combination of water and electrolytes. When conducting heavy, sustained exercise.

• Kathmandu best stories

  Started by izogi • 18 replies — latest 2 April 20172 April 2017 by waynowski
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  if you have any intelligence you can sift out the shallow bad reviews from the good ones and there are plenty of good in depth reviews around. I"ve been colating ...

• warranties

  Started by waynowski • 11 replies — latest 17 March 201717 March 2017 by izogi
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  Is anyone here a member of the Consumers' institute? Strictly speaking you could take a retailer or manufacturer to court, but chances are many retailers bank on that being too much ...

• problems when not taking enough gear

  Started by waynowski • 38 replies — latest 27 February 201727 February 2017 by FrankB
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  Oh! To be that young and fit again.

• How many packs do you own? Be honest now!

  Started by JETNZ • 33 replies — latest 27 February 201727 February 2017 by FrankB
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  I can't say I have ever had any problem with chest or any other straps, more like to wear through the bottom due to dragging the rear end over rocks ...

• Aarn Tents

  Started by FrankB 27 February 201727 February 2017 • No replies
  Received email with this link if any one has an interest. https://www.aarnpacks.com/bargain-basement

• the bomb shelter pitch for tarps

  Started by Honora • 4 replies — latest 22 February 201722 February 2017 by FrankB
  @Honora not only wet but also having it take off like a kite in some of our winds.

• Advice for slippery soles

  Started by Chezza • 19 replies — latest 18 February 201718 February 2017 by waynowski
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  more ankle flexibility and lighter weight, making it easier to walk faster and cover more ground if thats your aim... if you're on a big trip on rough ground carrying ...

• Boot help!

  Started by Mosley59 • 22 replies — latest 16 February 201716 February 2017 by Craigo.
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  @Mosley If you're still having trouble afterwards I highly recommend dropping the 30 bucks on the Ergo patches as a last, last resort. Worked for me the one time bending ...

• How to identify nz made macpac tents.

  Started by militaris • 12 replies — latest 11 February 201711 February 2017 by lloydy
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  Many outdoor brands advertise designed in the UK, US or where ever, with smaller writing identifying where it was made. To be honest when buying a car I'm perhaps interested in ...

• Buying A Tent Online (From Overseas)

  Started by Sup3rk1w1 • 4 replies — latest 5 February 20175 February 2017 by Pro-active
  Torpedo7, Zempire Atom, 30% off until midnight 7th Feb = $175 https://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/LIATAN642/title/zempire-2016-atom-adventure-tent

• Summer sleeping bag advice South Island

  Started by Gidge12374 • 19 replies — latest 2 February 20172 February 2017 by Gidge12374
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• What type of socks with trail shoes?

  Started by militaris • 5 replies — latest 23 January 201723 January 2017 by militaris
  I find it hard enough getting size 13uk / 14us footwear... Must really be a struggle to get size 16. Due to have size 13 feet, I never had the ...

• Tramper newbie needs advice

  Started by Timeman • 10 replies — latest 22 January 201722 January 2017 by Honora
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  Interesting about the lack of a vestible. Of course with a fly you can cook under shelter but if there were winds, it would need to be pitched lower as ...

• hydrostatic head ratings

  Started by ryan_c • 2 replies — latest 20 January 201720 January 2017 by Honora
  I think using a groundsheet underneath is a good idea to help keep your tent floor in good order. We use a cut open big orange MSC pack liner. It ...

• Cuben Fibre Tent Fly with Insect Screen

  Started by Ian_H • 20 replies — latest 18 January 201718 January 2017 by waynowski
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  theres various other services for mail forwarding from the states like myus.com or shipito.com they offer a range of shipping options with different courier companies, they get reasonable rates with ...