Gear talk

• Complete offline topo maps on Windows Phone

  Started by gavinharriss • 4 replies — latest 29 May 201429 May 2014 by matthew
  Thanks for the links. I have a low end phone at the moment after the little one dropped mine on concrete (which was my fault for letting her have it!).

• Weight saving measures

  Started by bradley1 • 9 replies — latest 21 May 201421 May 2014 by waynowski
  substitute wooden club for carbon fibre....

• Using PLB's overseas

  Started by Gaiters • 3 replies — latest 19 May 201419 May 2014 by Gaiters
  thanks very much for that. Looks like im packing my beacon.

• 1 person tent recommendations

  Started by hutchk • 24 replies — latest 14 May 201414 May 2014 by hutchk
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  @Pro-active yep, set it up yesterday and seam sealed it. Not keen on waiting for the drip-drip-drip in the middle of the night to see if it needed it or ...

• Aliexppress - China online

  Started by Pro-active • 9 replies — latest 10 May 201410 May 2014 by geeves
  Delete is ok until someone responds then its better to leave as is. Better to apologise if necessary and wear the egg on face broken glass in the knees etc ...

• Men's Tempest Gore-Tex jacket

  Started by reidpaulnz • 2 replies — latest 29 April 201429 April 2014 by reidpaulnz
  Thanks.

• Voltarin and other NSAID's

  Started by Honora • 7 replies — latest 20 April 201420 April 2014 by [Deleted]
  ha eatings cheating don't you know

• Watch recommendations?

  Started by Matthew1984 • 42 replies — latest 17 April 201417 April 2014 by lewshaw
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  I`m a watch-a-holic.My Suunto Vector digi watch is waterproof,tells altitude,temperature(when left off wrist for 15 mins) & tells the time.I`ve had it for 4 years,replaced the battery twice & it`s ...

• Camera Gear

  Started by FrankB • 26 replies — latest 27 March 201427 March 2014 by FrankB
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  OK! I went and got the Olympus OMD EM-1, along with 12-40mm F2.8, 40-150mm F4-5.6, 75-300mm F4.8-6.7, 25mm F1.8, 45mm F1.8, 60mm F2.8 Macro. Got the Grip, and an adapter ...

• Gronell Boots

  Started by Matthew1 • 3 replies — latest 27 March 201427 March 2014 by Matthew1
  Thanks very much both.

• NZ topo50 and Garmin basecamp

  Started by jcmck • 2 replies — latest 18 March 201418 March 2014 by izogi
  Check out this link if you want a free downloadable rendition of NZ's topo maps for use on Garmin GPSs. This is what I use and it seems to work ...

• Arc'teryx Bora 80 or Macpac Cascade 75

  Started by garth • 21 replies — latest 18 March 201418 March 2014 by hutchk
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  Thanks for that - will flick them an email. Will be interested in hearing your thoughts re the Aether - same one I ditched for the Cascade! Funnily enough my ...

• PLB testing

  Started by stunted • 8 replies — latest 12 March 201412 March 2014 by bernieq
  Thanks for the link, izogi. I didn't know the replacement program existed. We set off an ACR PLB two weeks ago in the Du Cane Range in Tasmania - half way ...

• Black Diamond z-pole walking sticks

  Started by stunted • 26 replies — latest 9 March 20149 March 2014 by geeves
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  Voltarin and all the diclofinac family of drugs are magic anti inflamitaries They reduce swelling and the resultant pain and are incredibly effective. For some people though the side effects ...

• Pack shoulder straps

  Started by Mr Finch • 10 replies — latest 7 March 20147 March 2014 by Honora
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  You can get closed cell offcuts at Para Rubber if you live in Christchurch.

• PLB and NZ registration

  Started by izogi • 9 replies — latest 5 March 20145 March 2014 by hutchk
  Have posted this before (sorry - not much use to those who already have an o'seas PLB)... I purchased an ACR Res-Q link from eBay seller '89992' last year. Landed cost ...

• What tent do you use

  Started by bradley1 • 15 replies — latest 28 February 201428 February 2014 by Honora
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  The zpacks cuben tent had a low profile so wouldn't catch the wind but you'd have to be particular about where you pitched it. It was gossamer light and we ...

• Osprey pack fabrics

  Started by izogi • 5 replies — latest 25 February 201425 February 2014 by Honora
  I've got 2 Ospreys (Ariel) and don't hesitate to bush bash in them. I've not had any failure on them so far. I've had them a few years so they've ...

• Reprogramming a PLB in NZ

  Started by izogi • 17 replies — latest 25 February 201425 February 2014 by [Deleted]
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  awesome posts guys, very useful thanks, I'm looking for one of these too and yas saved me alot of time!! :)

• Search for Map Ref on topomap.co.nz

  Started by gavinharriss • 8 replies — latest 25 February 201425 February 2014 by izogi
  Yeah no worries and I can imagine how it'd not necessarily be a simpe thing. I figured it can't hurt to ask. :)

• Grisport boots - anyone used them?

  Started by Harrisok • 15 replies — latest 13 February 201413 February 2014 by glennj
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  With the GriSports the soles were worn smooth on part of each heel & the ball of each foot was worn smooth as well. I persisted with them because I'd ...

• Hiking Boots for a beginner

  Started by jorema • 11 replies — latest 13 February 201413 February 2014 by diantsvetkov
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  I personally read this article about http://hikinggearguru.com/essential-hiking-gear-beginners-guide/ where I found the pair of boots I bought. There's actually a list of boots for both man and women in it, so ...

• Where to buy Tramping Boots

  Started by EVO1981 • 27 replies — latest 9 February 20149 February 2014 by mattski
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  https://www.backcountry.com/ they will ship Merrell, not sure about keen.

• GPS

  Started by lgwaddel • 19 replies — latest 27 January 201427 January 2014 by newtramper
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  Hi All, I am new to tramping and I am very excited about my upcoming new adventures. The most important gear that I need now is probably a good GPS. I ...

• Does anyone else have this problem...

  Started by militaris • 24 replies — latest 26 January 201426 January 2014 by TararuaHunter
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  Got 1 macpac Acsent 65 litre, my main pack now. Got a canvas/frameless 45 litre pack I used a lot until got the Ascent got 1 Miklat 44 litre, for odd overnight still ...