Gear talk

• sock recommendations

  Started by madpom • 8 replies — latest 21 August 201521 August 2015 by hutchk
  ^ that looks like a decent sock for the price, I'll give them a go next time I need a pair. Thanks!

• OR / Arcteryx gear

  Started by hutchk • 15 replies — latest 20 August 201520 August 2015 by waynowski
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  I'm guessing it was your appearance AND the fact you weren't regulars and they didn't know you?

• 2 Person tents

  Started by Gbellamy • 24 replies — latest 19 August 201519 August 2015 by Morris Oxford
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  My Weka 3 from Kiwi Camping turned out to be an excellent alternative to the high cost and hi-tech imports. Heavier than it said on the box, but the Weka ...

• Hallmark rainjacket

  Started by Pella1 • 2 replies — latest 13 August 201513 August 2015 by strider
  A couple of good tried & true options http://www.macpac.co.nz/womens/jackets-vests/jackets/copland-jacket-womens.html http://www.bivouac.co.nz/clothing/womens-clothing/womens-jackets/earth-sea-sky-women-s-hydrophobia-jacket.html

• Temp. rating recommendations

  Started by Reverse • 8 replies — latest 5 August 20155 August 2015 by Size12
  Ok, now I have to try mine without a liner and see if it sparks, This seems like it could be fun =)

• Camera advice

  Started by Gbellamy • 29 replies — latest 3 August 20153 August 2015 by Gbellamy
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  Done

• Pockets on tramping shirts.

  Started by militaris • 4 replies — latest 1 August 20151 August 2015 by Honora
  I've been known to augment my zip toggles in various ways. I keep my little magpie eyes out for stuff on the ground and in huts when I sweep up. ...

• Macpac Cascade

  Started by garth • 3 replies — latest 28 July 201528 July 2015 by DonaldDuck
  The new cascade meaning the new one that came out this year? I quite like them, I mean as far as I like any pack that heavy. They've shaved a ...

• Suggestions about sleeping bags

  Started by Ka'ga • 19 replies — latest 19 July 201519 July 2015 by Ka'ga
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  Hey all, Thanks for all your input and experiences. I have just got back from Bivouac and we are sold on the exped lite 900. Now just to wait for there ...

• PLB's / EPIRB's

  Started by FrankB • 28 replies — latest 15 July 201515 July 2015 by waynowski
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  boat Epirbs are a lot bigger than PLB's, made to be very buoyant and with bigger battery since they dont have the size and weight limitations of having to be ...

• Gaiters?

  Started by Mr Finch • 50 replies — latest 13 July 201513 July 2015 by glennj
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  For general off track bush work my Aarn "Guiding Light" pack with sports balance pockets is fine. However I've made some modifications so that the pockets sit slightly higher and ...

• Grisport Kaikoura Boots

  Started by krrum • 11 replies — latest 9 July 20159 July 2015 by geeves
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  A quick look through other revues seems to suggest these boots are ok. Maybe its just that in Wellington at least Grisport were sold by shoe shops and department stores ...

• Tramp vs Hobo

  Started by Kreig • 15 replies — latest 4 July 20154 July 2015 by strider
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  A good book to read if you get the chance is “High Endeavour by William Vance” It is an excellent history of the South Island high country stations Chpt 11 “Swaggers” “Swaggers were ...

• 2P tent and sleeping bag for travels

  Started by danielg • 4 replies — latest 1 July 20151 July 2015 by Kreig
  Yeah it's really great, although I doubt it would stand up to some of the winds we get if caught out in an exposed area. Other than that, brilliant!

• Your camp stove

  Started by Mako6 • 28 replies — latest 30 June 201530 June 2015 by nzbazza
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  Currently I either use a Snowpeak Gigapower gas canister stove for trips where temps are above 0°C ("3-season") and for 1-2 people; or a MSR Windpro for larger parties (and ...

• Advice on GPS

  Started by Murdoch • 15 replies — latest 30 June 201530 June 2015 by Murdoch
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  So are you guys

• Montane Vice Fleece first Look

  Started by waynowski 21 June 201521 June 2015 • No replies
  Montane Vice Fleece first Look http://sportzhub.com/article/review-montane-vice-fleece.html

• NZ Topo Map Garmin Custom Map / Google Earth KMZ's

  Started by gavinharriss 19 June 201519 June 2015 • No replies
  Does anyone here use the Garmin Custom Map / Google Earth kmz file downloads available from http://www.topomap.co.nz ? I'm looking at changing the format of these kmz files. Hopefully to make ...

• Twin Needle sleeping bag rejuvenation service

  Started by ariete • 14 replies — latest 9 June 20159 June 2015 by Kreig
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  Well said 1Strider. I guess if you find your ultimate bit of kit, you'll do whatever you can to eek further life from it. My kind of love is more of ...

• waterproof down is a good thing

  Started by Pro-active • 25 replies — latest 5 June 20155 June 2015 by Size12
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  Anything that can potentially help in event of unexpected bad things, without adding too much weight, is good in my book! I have a waterproof phone for that reason. But, I ...

• Pack Size on Multiday Tramps

  Started by pjg084 • 24 replies — latest 2 June 20152 June 2015 by Kreig
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  I also used an Osprey Stratos (34L version) for a long time. I spent 5 months in SE Asia - a lot of that extended jungle tramps - with nothing ...

• counting boot days

  Started by Pro-active • 18 replies — latest 27 May 201527 May 2015 by HarleyJ
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  40+ days on my Lowa Tibets - a bit of wear on the soles but tread still decent, uppers great, just a bit of wear on the high use areas ...

• Tramping Bags- A users perspective

  Started by DanGarland • 8 replies — latest 25 May 201525 May 2015 by EvoSmith
  Done.

• I wrote an APP to help praparing my gears

  Started by Nauclear • 4 replies — latest 24 May 201524 May 2015 by Nauclear
  2015/5/24 update: *Reset list feature added. *Improve Icon for browsing Lists. &Like us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/CheckingBrick Thanks.

• Ultralight Tents

  Started by kiwilaurie • 15 replies — latest 23 May 201523 May 2015 by Kreig
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  Cheers for the advice. I appreciate it. I've been meaning to do Avalanche Peak anyway, so might as well. However, I will also look up Rome Ridge. :)