Gear talk

That rivets range has some interesting stuff. As said by someone else the pants dont need to be as waterproof as the coat and I did use the pants shown ...

'My girl is a great companion too. A little on the grumpy side sometimes, some would say that's like the owner … Almost lost her too once, when she ran ...

the clamminess comes fro lack of air circulating under a warm insulation layer, another layer doesnt solve that, a sleeping back is better at solving that, thats why people use ...

I don't know about ULA but I have a Gossamer Gear pack (marisopia 60) and love it. I used to have a first gen Aarn which was awesome but I ...

I recommend Twin Needle too. They do such a professional job. I got them to convert the bottom seam of my sleeping bag into a drawstring as I suffer very ...

I have a Garmin Oregon 600/650 I'm not using anymore if you're still looking. It has the NZ Topo and the, what I consider better from Mr Purple (free). Let me ...

@madpom, sorry, should have added I used 4.2V for charging. That's the value you mentioned as you seem to have measured that. But yes I agree with your value if ...

Ignore my comments I just found single blend pilling on some leggings

At the end of the day if we are doing what we enjoy in the manner that is safe and enjoyable to us then we are all doing it right. ...

That's very kind of you FrankB, but the Atmos would be too big, they have 10.5-11.5inch back measurements. I also have an Aarn pack, they are great.

I guess it depends if you're camping or staying in huts, and how lightweight your gear is. Staying in huts 50ltrs should ample for the Heaphy. I used a Osprey Atmos ...

I have a lot of experience with some of the more lightweight designs out there, and I can tell you that each tent will offer pro's and con's that will ...

pbtech have an extensive stock of screen protectors.

I posted recently about my Meindl soles coming off at the toes. Things I have learned from this experience - 1. Not all boot repair places are equal - thanks ...

Just as long as they dont start using split leather in tramping boots. If you want a boot to last and dont mind breaking it in then full grain is the ...

We just used our new NeoAir xlite and didn't notice the noise and we were out in the bush. Liked it alot. Light and easy to blow up. Better than ...

Great points made, I would agree that trail shoes or runners are best for established tracks that are benched, which is what most people are doing. For off-trail bush bashing ...

I'm afraid to rip the silk liner if I used it inside the sleeping bag, but I'll give it a try...I usually use in lodges/motel rooms when I don't trust ...

Thanks all - cheers Glenn - I will try looking for those other places - I need these boots to hodl together for a big easter trip.

I've been coping with the heat by wetting my head and allowing the water to drip onto my prolite shirt and trousers and splashing water onto my sleeves. But don't ...

My Exos has. A few years ago, a hunter commented on how old it was. I'd just given it a scrub the day before. I'm still using it and the ...

I've taken ski googles once on a climbing trip. That was on a trip where a white-out was predicted. With the orange perspex? they were brilliant in the conditions. It ...

I was wrong the torles is as follows The Torlesse 50 is constructed with a durable, yet lightweight combination of 630d Cordura nylon and 210d Ripstop nylon. so not Aztec at ...

I use a pole - went from none to two then back to one. I use it for balance (steep terrain, rock-hopping, rivers, tussock, etc) but also for fending off (wet ...

Thanks for sharing this. I will definitely try this. And every people cannot afford much money. They do shopping with their own budget. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Care Home in Brighton