Gear talk

• K2 v's Cactus Packs

  Started by Nigel Stevenson • 6 replies — latest 1 December 20141 December 2014 by MountainView
  Hi Nigel If you are interested I'm selling my Cactus 75 litre Foray pack. Details here http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=815096703 Cheers Simon

• Lightweight footwear for camp

  Started by bradley1 • 20 replies — latest 30 November 201430 November 2014 by pipeking
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  "I thought night socks were something old ladies wear." hahahahaha thats golden bro I was thinking this, but really didn't want to say it. I get enough hate on here already ...

• New Macpac 1 person tent

  Started by hutchk • 7 replies — latest 27 November 201427 November 2014 by JETNZ
  I asked Macpac via Facebook what the main differences between the new Sololight 1 and Microlight Classic 1 was and they gave a very comprehensive reply (well done Macpac); “After ...

• Alcohol in NZ

  Started by wvdoorne • 7 replies — latest 25 November 201425 November 2014 by bradley1
  Bit of river sand works really well to get it out, the scouring action of the sand acts like a steelo pad.

• Maps for Garmin eTrex 30 GPS

  Started by ondrahu • 4 replies — latest 25 November 201425 November 2014 by ondrahu
  OK, thanks for advice both, I'll try the free version first and if fail, continue in research :-)

• Bivy Bags

  Started by Daniels • 15 replies — latest 8 November 20148 November 2014 by waynowski
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  the floor of that helium bivy bag is 70 denier

• new macpac rainwear range

  Started by waynowski • 2 replies — latest 26 October 201426 October 2014 by waynowski
  there was an article a while back about a new director taking over and wanting to start making the companies products more technically focused. their online store has reduced the lineup ...

• Another year's worth of boots ...

  Started by madpom • 26 replies — latest 10 October 201410 October 2014 by ez direct
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  Greasy oily products soften leather and stops it breathing. Most manufacturers don't recommend it.. look up their leather care advice. Boots only need flexy parts that can be oiled for suppleness soft. ...

• New raincoat

  Started by Claws • 21 replies — latest 6 October 20146 October 2014 by Claws
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  Ended up getting the Outdoor Research one, took it on a 3 night tramp. Got heavy rain and horizontal, driving snow - didn't end up using the raincoat for heavy rain ...

• Min. Gear List for Mt Angelus Early September

  Started by Peter1 • 4 replies — latest 10 September 201410 September 2014 by andrea1970
  Hi Peter, You may be already on your tramp : ) You can hire PLBs from Rollos in Nelson, I always ensure someone in the group is carrying one. You can ...

• What to put on my boots?

  Started by Mr Finch • 11 replies — latest 1 September 20141 September 2014 by Samwidge
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  I make my own stuff (olive oil and beeswax - gently heat it up to melt wax into oil). It`s cheaper and works really well for my leather boots. Plus ...

• ill equipped walker tongariro crossing

  Started by waynowski • 9 replies — latest 24 August 201424 August 2014 by Honora
  Kurt Diemberger, one of the two survivors of a storm on K2 in August 1986, was wearing leather boots unlike the others stuck on K2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986_K2_disaster Have to say I love ...

• Good 40-50L lightweight pack.

  Started by Daniels • 15 replies — latest 18 August 201418 August 2014 by Honora
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  Actually none of my backpacker links are working. Maybe they want me to get a subscription!

• What to wear to stop the wind.

  Started by militaris • 8 replies — latest 28 July 201428 July 2014 by militaris
  Thanks for all of the good advice. Does anyone here have any experiences with the Cactus Windhoody?

• montane coming to NZ

  Started by waynowski 20 July 201420 July 2014 • No replies
  http://www.furtherfaster.co.nz/ they've parked www.montane.co.nz

• Light weight two person tents.

  Started by militaris • 30 replies — latest 18 July 201418 July 2014 by karhu
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  The Hubba Hubba NX could be worth a look much more internal volume and dual vestibule means it more livable they have also finally have guy rope points on each ...

• Jacket recommendations

  Started by Mosley59 • 50 replies — latest 18 July 201418 July 2014 by karhu
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  No all DWR is equal and there are differences fluropolymer coating compaired to the water based Acrylic. all the overseas waterproofing agents use water (easier to import) as the carrying agent(Nixwax/Grangers/Storm) ...

• What to buy?

  Started by Mosley59 • 3 replies — latest 2 July 20142 July 2014 by [Deleted]
  yes get the toe bail if you can the new auto crampons suck balls all the old school dudes will tell you get a boot with front bail..

• People [not] mixing

  Started by izogi • 14 replies — latest 26 June 201426 June 2014 by Matt Hamblett
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  Why I love fly camping...

• Gear hacks!

  Started by bradley1 • 3 replies — latest 19 June 201419 June 2014 by Honora
  I also converted a A-line tent pitching set-up (the classic) into a diagonal 'bomb-proof' set up. This means there is flexibility in being able to pitch the fly so that ...

• PLB saved my life

  Started by Fiordland Coast Walks 18 June 201418 June 2014 • No replies
  I noticed a subject about whether people take a GPS with them when tramping. It included some talk about PLBs. I have spent years solo surfing around the NZ coast ...

• Types of Crampons for Alpine trips

  Started by nzpixie • 10 replies — latest 14 June 201414 June 2014 by [Deleted]
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  @1strider I couldn't have put it better bro, you pretty much covered it. @nzpixie If you guys are climbing rupes (any summit besides Te hue hue any way) I would ...

• Where do you carry your PLB?

  Started by Scottie • 26 replies — latest 13 June 201413 June 2014 by waynowski
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  my fastfind comes with a neck lanyard, so its possible to have it slung loose under your top layer

• Kids Gear

  Started by Gaiters • 17 replies — latest 10 June 201410 June 2014 by garth
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  I get 2nd hand packs off Trademe. Osprey make some really good kids packs, but an adult daypack should work as well. I also get them 2nd hand leather boots ...

• Etrex 20 GPS Mapping

  Started by Raza88 • 6 replies — latest 2 June 20142 June 2014 by izogi
  Hi @bick1. Yes, the GPX data is easy enough to get out. It's the Garmin-provided topo map data which I had a problem with. I'd bought one of these: https://buy.garmin.com/en-NZ/AU/maps/topo-australia-new-zealand/prod83071.html I ...