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Some great advice. We are travelling from Australia, thus so overwhelmed with all the great options in NZ!
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Has anyone had any experience with Outdoor Research's Microgravity jacket or OR's Ascentshell 3L fabric? I'm not expecting it to keep me dry in heavy rain, just warm (but not too warm). It would however ...
What other kiwi tramping forums do people use?
James the Giant posted in The campfire
• 5 comments,
latest 27 November 202227 November by 
bernieq
Yeah, this is a really informative & useful website (I've contributed quite a bit considering I'm not a kiwi) but the spam has become a real problem.
Perhaps Matthew should consider enabling a handful of moderators ...
Doc delaying funding for backcountry trust
MountainView posted in The campfire
• 1 comment,
23 November 202223 November by waynowski
its all expensive huts in the front country now that soaks up all the money.... encourages too many people to compete for the upmarket huts...
Thanks Ian H and Moh Oz......much appreciated.
Advanced tramping in Nelson area
Pascal.CH posted in Tramping partners • 1 comment, 9 November 20229 November by
Honorar
Hi Pascal
I forwarded on your post to my brother who has Swiss connections in Nelson. He says he'll forward your post on to some fit Swiss trampers he knows.
cheers, Honora
the parks is still open, its just The huts that arent.
some roadends are bad for vandalism and theft.... there are places that will look after your car for a small fee.
the TUT managing authority ...
Winter Sleeping bags
militaris posted in Gear talk • 24 comments, latest 24 September 202224 September by
geeves
Wilderness options
tomgalvin posted in Visiting New Zealand
• 10 comments,
latest 23 September 202223 September by Honorar
Many thanks nzbazza — much appreciated!
Cheers,
Alan
Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre
Kickinghorse posted in The campfire • 3 comments, latest 19 September 202219 September byHonorar
They have gas canisters at the 4 Square although on our last visit they had none due to supply chain issues. Also the backpackers had plenty of gas canisters from people departing the island by ...
Neato, will check out farmlands next time I'm there!
Hiking Boots vs Running Shoes
Dize posted in Gear talk
• 25 comments,
latest 15 August 202215 August by caverntours
If you plan to hike for a few miles for about one to two hours, then running shoes should be fine. However, if you are planning for a hike that covers a longer distance, I ...
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View Hill Car Park Inaccessible (Wharfedale Track)
Bozeman posted in Tracks, routes, and huts
• 3 comments,
latest 14 August 202214 August by geeves
I went up there a few weeks ago in the 4wd but still in 2wd and it started to bog in that ford. Interesting but no drama. Went to the top came back and wondered ...
Unexplored Fiordland Valleys
TangoPinto posted in Tracks, routes, and huts • 1 comment, 13 August 202213 August bygeeves
Bound to be some small ones
Our tramping club has twice planned a trip to Shutes Hut. First time was a long up then a long down and then they couldn't cross the stream at the bottom, at the other side ...
Yeah - I went and had a look at the crampons they usually lend out, they're a flexible kind (and locking for stiff boots).
Thanks for all the advice guys!
68 yr old boy in Tauranga looking for others to share adventures with anywhere in NZ. I mostly go bush for 2-3 nights during the week, when it isn't full of brats, but willing to ...
Starting to go Off-Track
Rhondda posted in Beginners and newbies • 26 comments, latest 9 July 20229 July by
Honora
Maybe I should give the B1 another try. I took an entire bottle daily and despite that noticed Frank was still being bitten less than I was but perhaps there is less itching. I've got ...
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@dreambroom. Sorry for delay in reply. Just finished a late dinner and dishes.
You can send an internal mail message (from the Mail item in your NZ Tramper Profile menu; select antico as the To: ... ...
My XXL Moa overtrousers weigh 288g and that's with the extensive duct tape repairs on the lower inside seams. I guess that makes them heavy duty in some parts.
Finally Made It To The Poulter Biv
Bozeman posted in Tracks, routes, and huts
• 1 comment,
21 June 202221 June by Honora
Hi, thanks for your appreciation Bozeman. We created that track from deer trails over many years and finished it recently. Liz Wrightwick and Peter Umbers marked out the final segment to above the gorge which ...
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Hopefully not another one in the Tararua
izogi posted in The campfire
• 11 comments,
latest 21 June 202221 June by Honora
Bait the rat trap without getting your hands dirty. You will hear a buzzer which will confirm that it has been engaged.This rat trap is very easy to clean. Just wash the trap with soapy ...
Portable music players
Alistair S posted in Gear talk
• 6 comments,
latest 13 June 202213 June by Alistair S
True, usb-c headphones exist! I'd forgotten. Might be an idea.
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