Gear talk

• The strap has come off my Fairydown tramping pole

  Started by Shanteze • 1 reply 9 March 20229 March 2022 by Ian_H
  Take it back to the shop where you bought it and see if they can fix it? Thread a straightened out paper clip through, use it to pull a piece ...

• GPS device for newbie

  Started by onlynay • 7 replies — latest 4 March 20224 March 2022 by armadillo
  The NZ Topo50 app on my iPhone works a treat in most instances. In fact on a recent trip on the Dusky everyone we met was using this app and ...

• Power banks for tramping

  Started by izogi • 34 replies — latest 8 January 20228 January 2022 by si-dog
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  Really appreciate this thread. It came just in time after my 5000mAH powerbank crapped out and refused to charge at the 11th hour before a 5 day tramp. Never go ...

• Where to buy 'white gas' fuel for MSR Whisperlite?

  Started by TrailGirl • 8 replies — latest 6 January 20226 January 2022 by geeves
  That adapter is available on aliexpress so no need to figure out. However do consider those canisters are straight butane with a boiling point of -0.5. Not great in cold ...

• DWR Coating on Rain Jackets

  Started by JustinW • 3 replies — latest 15 December 202115 December 2021 by waynowski
  rely on physical vents for breathability, it trumps breathable membranes hands down

• Tent advice

  Started by Travisrex • 4 replies — latest 13 December 202113 December 2021 by Travisrex
  Thanks for your replies. Yes, sleeping in a wet tent would be a nightmare!. That Nomad tent looks pretty good and at a decent price. Anyone had experience with them? ...

• Head torches

  Started by chris1 • 10 replies — latest 29 November 202129 November 2021 by chris1
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  Thanks everyone for the advice! Another present sorted :-)

• Across The Pass

  Started by jcmck 29 November 202129 November 2021 • No replies
  Hi There was a post started a few years ago on favourite NZ tramping books . To add to that Shaun Barnett has just put out a lovely book “Across the ...

• Best glue for patching an old sleeping bag? Nylon.

  Started by James the Giant • 4 replies — latest 23 November 202123 November 2021 by Honora
  3M transpore is bloody good tape for mending holes in duvet jackets. It tears into the desired size easily and survived being washed, no trouble. It would be just as ...

• CETCME PLB, any good?

  Started by boland • 6 replies — latest 12 September 202112 September 2021 by madpom
  Sitting on the sideboard at home

• Best ~60L lightweight pack?

  Started by Ian_H • 8 replies — latest 26 August 202126 August 2021 by Ian_H
  Hey, Kreig, good to see you back. I remember you got a Klymit LWD packraft a while ago, how did you find it, have you managed to make use of ...

• Garmin Instinct Solar - for Great Walks

  Started by Teljam • 3 replies — latest 25 July 202125 July 2021 by Teljam
  Thanks for the advice folks. I’ll try using the gps trek mode for each days walking, and then go to a lower power state after each day. Hopefully should last ...

• Tough socks?

  Started by dreambroom • 10 replies — latest 17 June 202117 June 2021 by lewshaw
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  Bridgedale Socks.Tough as an old goats toe.End of story.

• portable boot dryer

  Started by jonah • 26 replies — latest 4 June 20214 June 2021 by jonah
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  Cheers @Ian_H doing some tests now 😀👍

• Boots?

  Started by brettwalk • 23 replies — latest 29 May 202129 May 2021 by glennj
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  In some areas going for water proof boots just isn't practical unless you only are only going to be on high class tracks with bridges. I do a lot of ...

• Tenting the Route Burn Track Feb - what s.bag ?

  Started by Gackleberry • 3 replies — latest 16 April 202116 April 2021 by Gackleberry
  Thanks ! Helpful

• Behaviour of Large Groups in Huts

  Started by Honora • 9 replies — latest 4 April 20214 April 2021 by Zazou
  I have tramped OGR four times and never once had a problem - mainly because we take a large enough group to control everything - very few spare beds. We ...

• "Tough as nails" woolen clothing

  Started by MiklagardNZ 2 April 20212 April 2021 • No replies
  Hi guys, My name's AJ, and I'm the New Zealand rep for 'Micklagård' - a Swedish manufacturer of high-quality, woolen outdoor garments. I'm based in Southland, and I'm a keen hiker ...

• Homemade (Solo) Alpine Tent and other gear.

  Started by Ian_H • 7 replies — latest 28 March 202128 March 2021 by Kickinghorse
  Thanks Ian. Yes once people decide to enter the manufacturing arena it becomes a mine field! Roger Caffin from over here went down this path a while back and whilst ...

• Mountain Warehouse quality

  Started by isaacwilk • 3 replies — latest 16 March 202116 March 2021 by Dodgydave
  I believe my brother has bought some boots of these guys. Going to go for a trip with him in the Kaikouras in a few weeks so will report back how ...

• Ryde Falls, Oxford Forest

  Started by chris1 • 1 reply 13 March 202113 March 2021 by geeves
  There is still a sign saying camping area at the fork in the 2 streams. However the toilet was pretty rank 3 months ago and pretty obvious others thought the ...

• Multi day pack - some guidance

  Started by boland • 20 replies — latest 11 March 202111 March 2021 by pseudo
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  Never saw Aarn packs before, but we used to strap the daypacks on our travel packs (Macpac Gemini/First Light etc) to the front shoulder straps. This was going back to ...

• Does MSR still sell the Groundhod tent pegs in NZ?

  Started by isawatreeonce • 2 replies — latest 8 February 20218 February 2021 by Dodgydave
  As far as I know Ampro is still the NZ agent for MSR. Best bet would be to contact them and ask.

• Buying outdoors fabrics in NZ?

  Started by dreambroom • 12 replies — latest 5 February 20215 February 2021 by dreambroom
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  > This, I think. It seems crazy that a product goes from it's presumed source in Asia all the way to North Carolina before crossing the Pacific Ocean again to ...

• Emergency shelters?

  Started by dreambroom • 36 replies — latest 17 January 202117 January 2021 by geeves
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  One thing to consider if using a cellphone is that 111 calls can be routed through any carrier. This has been available since 3g although it wasnt reliable with that ...