Gear talk

• Macpac eVent jackets?

  Started by Hogsnort • 51 replies — latest 16 May 201216 May 2012 by Honora
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  @Waynowski: Thanks for the information about Twin Needles putting in pit zips. Got a Go-lite jacket that doesn't have them. It cost $200 and due to the DWR still working, ...

• Forecast alternatives to mountain radio - ideas?

  Started by Montysown • 13 replies — latest 14 May 201214 May 2012 by geomatt
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  I was interested in receiving Mountain Radio weather forecasts in the hills whenever I want, without having to hire a Mountain Radio set. I bought a portable radio that does ...

• Retreat wing

  Started by pennystove • 2 replies — latest 13 May 201213 May 2012 by pennystove
  Looking at the weight of the fabric and manufacture I would struggle for hours to make something close, so yeah good value.... And yes retail price ridiculous.

• Boots

  Started by GrahamK • 15 replies — latest 10 May 201210 May 2012 by aardvark
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  Other factors can come into play. Anti-bacterial treatments, washing powders. These will react differently on some individuals.

• latest pack technology

  Started by waynowski • 2 replies — latest 4 May 20124 May 2012 by geeves
  Might be an issue in bush lawyer country (and leatherwood)

• Spot GPS Satelite messengers/beacons

  Started by tharchaser • 5 replies — latest 2 May 20122 May 2012 by mtbarney
  I have used one in OZ very successfully. It worked well in Tassie and neve lst one message. On my last two trips to NZ I used an Immarsat satellite ...

• Boot brands

  Started by macca • 85 replies — latest 1 May 20121 May 2012 by bigpaul
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  I have a pair of Meindl Tufana which have served me well but even those present the odd problem as my right foot is wider than the left and after ...

• Cameras and Introductions

  Started by triggerfish • 42 replies — latest 30 April 201230 April 2012 by militaris
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  Got a pleasant surprise when I visited DPreview and saw their review for the Olympus EM-5 was out. Their main complaint is with the continuous autofocus a problem shared with ...

• started a fabebook gear reviews page here

  Started by waynowski 29 April 201229 April 2012 • No replies
  for reading outdoor gear reviews https://www.facebook.com/groups/121085468026112/

• Folding pruning saws

  Started by pennystove • 4 replies — latest 12 April 201212 April 2012 by Syncop8r
  I bought a cheap one from Bunnings for maybe about $10 for use on off-track adventures and around home. I basically went for the lightest one I could find that ...

• Wet Weather Gear

  Started by chocs • 104 replies — latest 3 April 20123 April 2012 by OldGoat
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  $10 yellow button up hooded plastic raincoat from Wharewhare, and polyprop underneath. Better than any thing else i have used, a bit of condensation , but any one who sweats ...

• Is this a good sleeping bag for a beginner?

  Started by Alex Warnaar • 12 replies — latest 28 March 201228 March 2012 by bick1
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  You can't go wrong with a Fairydown Cobra good all year round bag, 700 loftpower (goretex dryloft outer even better)under 2 kgs, you can pick the odd one up on ...

• Sabine /Travers Track

  Started by winnie2 • 6 replies — latest 7 March 20127 March 2012 by winnie2
  Thanks for the info skiveoff Great really looking forward to it

• frogg toggs dri ducks

  Started by winnie2 • 7 replies — latest 5 March 20125 March 2012 by Honora
  Regarding sizing: I'm 5ft 8" or 173cm and weigh 60kg (BMI of 20). I've got the large size so that it can fit over my winter grade down jacket. It ...

• Has anone tested the Luxe Mini peak two tent???

  Started by andrea1970 • 3 replies — latest 1 March 20121 March 2012 by Honora
  I've got a Montbell Hexagon a bit similar to the single skin tent on the iclimb site except it's 2 skin. It doesn't breathe very well and can't be pitched ...

• Help with Boots, Sleeping Bags and Packs please!

  Started by ncog. • 34 replies — latest 22 February 201222 February 2012 by waynowski
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  the weather and length of trip afffect how much i take, if it s going to be wet then i have a complete change of kit including insulative layer and ...

• Big Agnes tents

  Started by normclimb • 3 replies — latest 21 February 201221 February 2012 by normclimb
  Thanks........thought it was worth a try....!

• Kathmandu Gortex Jackets

  Started by militaris • 27 replies — latest 21 February 201221 February 2012 by Honora
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  Well said, Wayne. Currently wearing a Go-Lite parka (200g), my Dri Ducks under that if it's serious rain (100g)and the possum/merino arm warmers. They make life so much more pleasant. ...

• Which Winter Down Sleeping Bag

  Started by Nator • 31 replies — latest 14 February 201214 February 2012 by Gaiters
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  Very good deal on sleeping bags going on at Bivouac at the moment, good time to buy .

• Digital Camera

  Started by JillS • 27 replies — latest 11 February 201211 February 2012 by besabconcameraxx
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  canon powershot s90 reviews http://gerarddalton12.over-blog.com/pages/canon-s90-memory-card-review-6577513.html canon powershot s90 price http://www.ziki.com/en/gerard-dalton-122+830465/post/Canon-Powershot+13797459 canon powershot s90 prices http://www.glbsocial.net/blog.php?user=gerarddalton12&blogentry_id=129061 canon poweshot s90 http://gerarddalton12.obolog.com/ canon s90 sale http://canons90review.livejournal.com/ ebay canon ...

• Packs

  Started by csuggate • 76 replies — latest 9 February 20129 February 2012 by Firecookie
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  Can't go past the Aarn load limo with balance pockets, love it to bits it so comfortable with heavy loads you can adjust everything on it and its fully waterproof ...

• Using topo maps on iPad with GPS

  Started by NathanaelB • 1 reply 5 February 20125 February 2012 by Bozeman
  I've been using these maps on my iPhone for the past several months. I have some minor gripes - hard to zoom in, for instance - but, all-in-all it's a ...

• Will a Garmin GPSMAP 62 position in thick bush?

  Started by Pedro1964 • 12 replies — latest 13 January 201213 January 2012 by izogi
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  Lithium batteries will probably last the longest, if you haven't tried them. (Personally I prefer to just stick with rechargeables---much cheaper and probably more environmentally friendly, at a guess.) I might ...

• Garmin Mapping GPS, Topo50

  Started by zoneblue • 3 replies — latest 6 January 20126 January 2012 by gavinharriss
  Just in case you're interested... LINZ NZTopo50 based Garmin Custom Maps are now freely available from http://www.topomap.co.nz More detail here: http://tramper.co.nz/?view=topic&id=1675&messageId=11997

• Starting out with gps

  Started by TerminalAddict • 14 replies — latest 6 January 20126 January 2012 by gavinharriss
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  Hi Paul, Garmin Custom Maps have just been made available as free downloads from http://www.topomap.co.nz . A mobile app is also in the works but a little way off yet, but ...