Gear talk

• Tents...

  Started by jaybeedubya • 6 replies — latest 14 April 201014 April 2010 by Honora
  Also, you can use a footprint under your tent floor as they do in the States. It can be something really lightweight or heavy like Frank's MSC orange bag split ...

• Good Billies?

  Started by Bushman.Bow • 6 replies — latest 14 April 201014 April 2010 by Honora
  Heaps of aluminium billies for sale in Christchurch of various sizes in outdoor stores. I picked up my little one which weighs 100g.

• family tents in New Zealand

  Started by worraps • 2 replies — latest 24 March 201024 March 2010 by pmcke
  I don't have a lot of experience with camping tents but I am a bit concerned with some of the modern ones that seem very large and are made of ...

• What's on your gear list?

  Started by Trussell_LLoyd • 35 replies — latest 23 March 201023 March 2010 by kieranpalmer
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  Heys guys this is my basic gear list.... 1. Tramping boots 2. Tramping pack with waterproof plastic liner 3. Sun screen 4. Insect repellant. 5. Watch 6. Toilet paper 7. Water bottle. 8. Survival Kit 9. First Aid Kit 10. Map 11. Compass 12. Cord or string 13. Water Filter 14. Walking Pole 15. Sleeping Bag 16. Closed Cell Foam ...

• Black wolf tents?

  Started by Mayfly • 12 replies — latest 3 February 20103 February 2010 by Honora
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  I bought a 2 person 1.6kg Montbell Hexagon for about $450. A girlfriend got it for me when she went to Japan. It is one of the few brands that ...

• Tramping White Elephants

  Started by pmcke • 15 replies — latest 31 January 201031 January 2010 by Chilli Bob
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  The candle lantern really became obsolete with the advent of LED headlamps, but I still found mine usefull to hang outside my tent at night before heading out for a, ...

• Topo for Computer/GPS

  Started by lloydy • 10 replies — latest 2 January 20102 January 2010 by pmcke
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  Another thread on DEM at http://gwprojects.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1213

• RE: Where do you carry

  Started by DebK909 2 January 20102 January 2010 • No replies
  All in my shorts! 6 pocket North Face shorts are doing very nicely - camera in one side pocket, survival kit in back pocket, knife in other side pocket. Compass ...

• hammock

  Started by flint • 17 replies — latest 30 December 200930 December 2009 by aardvark
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  If you think the possums are moving along the sling or cord you use to string up your pack, you can thread the cord through some sort of bottle (end ...

• Renting tent/stove

  Started by PeterP • 5 replies — latest 24 December 200924 December 2009 by Harker Peter
  Great bargins at Pawn Shops

• backpack

  Started by marit • 7 replies — latest 20 December 200920 December 2009 by militaris
  My lightweight vaude pack has heard up well and I have done quite a bit of bush bashing with it. It is not going to last forever like a Macpac ...

• Good service from Kathmandu

  Started by pmcke • 17 replies — latest 13 December 200913 December 2009 by liamnz2
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  My opinion is that theres 3 types of people who shop at Kathmandu. 1) People who aren't really interested in the outdoors, and go there to buy things for every day ...

• Tent selection questions

  Started by basil4j 12 December 200912 December 2009 • No replies
  Hi All, My wife and I are shopping around for a decent tent and have narrowed it down to just 2 based on our requirements, Nemo Asashi & Marmot Den. We will ...

• Win a GPS

  Started by matthew 2 December 20092 December 2009 • No replies
  Just noticed this competition...get in quick. :-) http://www.topo50.govt.nz/win-a-gps.html

• Good Old MacPac Customer Service

  Started by pmcke • 7 replies — latest 1 December 20091 December 2009 by aardvark
  Retail doesn't pay well. I was asked to do it and the job conditions were satisfactory enough to suit me at the time. Particularly getting product at wholesale price or ...

• Hydration Pack vs Bottle

  Started by matt the morepork • 22 replies — latest 30 November 200930 November 2009 by nzbazza
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  I carry both a 3l bladder and a 2l water bottle, actual water carried does depend to the route taken. The bladder is brilliant for keeping hydrated on those long ...

• Compact down jacket for tramping

  Started by militaris • 2 replies — latest 25 November 200925 November 2009 by Confused K9
  Personally, you cant beat some UK gear. Two companies spring to mind. Rab and Paramo. Both of these offer synthetic jackets, meaning that they're great when both wet and dry. Paramo ...

• First Time Tramp in NZ - Milford

  Started by Nexenrod • 4 replies — latest 15 November 200915 November 2009 by lgwaddel
  Well done a great track,i walked it 3 years ago for my 50th birthday All the the advice above is true 100% I got 250mm rain on the second day and ...

• Best way to wash Down sleeping bags

  Started by lisa_puddles • 16 replies — latest 14 November 200914 November 2009 by pmcke
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  How did the sleeping bag come out after the dry cleaning process Lisa? I imagine it will feel fresh and new at first. I'd be interested to hear what you ...

• Sleeping Bag for January - February

  Started by flapper • 1 reply 7 November 20097 November 2009 by lloydy
  You'd be roasting in full winter bag in Jan/Feb for sure, especially if you're staying in huts. In late Feb/Mar in the south island last year when the weather wasn't ...

• What brand of stove fuel in NZ?

  Started by trtlrock • 8 replies — latest 2 November 20092 November 2009 by Honora
  Yes, the difference was that when the canister was nearly empty, the MSR could burn with a hotter flame and with more gusto than the Outer Limits yellow brand. That ...

• Insect repellant

  Started by maurice • 20 replies — latest 10 August 200910 August 2009 by lil50
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  I found Insect repellent by Bushman (Australia) works fine, no grease, no unpleaseant smell. If you don’t mind repelling human as well, Aroguard is another brand you can go for.

• Availability of isobutane/propane cartridges?

  Started by seizethedave • 1 reply 8 August 20098 August 2009 by www.freewebs.com/hellmission/
  Yes their are many brands available at any good outdoor shop.

• Packs

  Started by normclimb 2 August 20092 August 2009 • No replies
  Has anyone tried the new Gregory Z55, and how does it compere to the Osprey Atmos 65? Would appreciate any feedback on either or both.

• Merino vs Polypro thermals

  Started by Clusterpod • 50 replies — latest 31 July 200931 July 2009 by militaris
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  I been wondering, How do the Possum/merino blends compare with the pure merino / synthetics on the market? Does anyone have any experience?