Gear talk

I bought a microlight from the second batch ever made, used it from coast to glacier, from here to the himalayas .... personal and professional trips ... tropics, deserts, westcoast rainstorms, very strong winds, winter ...

There is a place in Dixon street that has been recommended to me a few times. I havnt tried him myself. I also know the guy running the Manners street shoe repair but once again ...

the outdoor shops prefer to stock expensive brands so you dont have the cheap option.... the breathables are still better if you have intermittent rain if the surface isnt fully wetted out or gets a chance ...

Here's a copy of the promotion flyer with the terms and conditions on page 2 (pdf): http://www.ja-gps.com.au/promos/free-topo-2012.pdf It's term 14 that states it might take up to 8 weeks. This seems to be an Aussie version ...

K2 have always made a ridged external frame pack. One of the people I tramp with has a crook back and its the only pack he can use.

I have a 60l bag by Karrimor that cost me 200 bucks and it has lasted really well in all conditions, I have fallen into rivers and my contents have stayed dry . It has ...

Take really warm gear, puffer jacket, hat, cloves, thermals, waterproof jacket & Over Trou. especially for the higher altitude, it can turn really cold. Most people have porters to carry their gear but you'll need ...

Satphone would have worked a treat. Great view of northern sky. Production wasn't too bad. Just abit pissed offabout the bit they made up. And dissappointed the filmed in glenorchy (i presume) not the douglas ...

contemplating getting this for a down jacket http://www.mainpeak.com.au/outdoor/clothing/down-filled/montane-anti-freeze-jacket-mens.html or does this seem a bit overkill, does anyone have any experience with this jacket?

I've taken a chance on a Finepix F770 and I'll see how it goes, which apparently has reasonably good battery life in the field, reasonably good optics, a kick-arse high-sensitive GPS antenna (actually the only ...

Check out the Cactus Lifty. It appears from their website that this line is about to be discontinued so stock may be limited. I bought a pair a couple of months ago and they are ...

never had to deal with an on topic spammer before

I own a pair of OR gaiters and they are amazing. They make light weight ones, water proof ones, and they are all very durable. They are easy to put on and take off. The ...

Outdoor Research is an amazing brand. They have great service and their down jackets are amazing. Would defanitely recommend OR. Also The North Face do possibly the best down jackets that I have seen yet. ...

Very good jacket. If your wanting a lightweight tramping/adventure racing jacket then it is great. Material will last a good amount of time but due to being a lighter weight thinner jacket it has a ...

do none of the commercial wide boots fit? http://www.gearbuyer.com/c/mens_footwear/hiking_boots/index.html?q=wide%20boot

my understanding is that much pressure can be generated where the fabric gets pressured between two objects , such as with a pack on or a body on a tent floor..... anything below 5000 definitely isnt ...

Erica, I see the original post was February - how is it going with the GPS? all worked out? what model do you have? FYI, I use a GPS (Garmin Colorado 300) in the following manner ...

Cant see me losing my boots. Slippers maybe

half the price in the states, use a mail forwarding company like shipito.com $8 to join can ship using usps for not much, or couriers http://www.gearbuyer.com/site/search.html?q=Outdoor+Research+Highland+Bivy

outdoor gearlab just posted a range of comparative reviews on a wide range of bushwalking gear categories http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/

Twin Needle may be able to custom make you a pack. They were planning to offer this service at some stage. It may have been affected by the quakes like most things around here!

I use Zip-lock bags as well. I put my camera in a zip-lock and then put that inside the camera bag which is usually slung over my shoulder while tramping. Spare batteries and lens cloth ...

I brought a second hand one off Trade Me about 6 years ago to use as my everyday bag for work, day walks etc. Used a Macpac Kestral previously and was looking something similar. It's being ...

proof spirit is an archaic measure 100 proof = the point where gunpowder soaked in the stuff can be lit with a match. Ive had 133 proof Australian rum (4 of us shared half a bottle ...