Gear talk

I was looking at a Golite Shangrila, similar, but more height... thanks for the idea - the weight is good, the height, well, not quite. The thing I like about the Seek Outside BCS is ...

Thanks Peter, Alan

Threads are supposed to be universal. Unless you need a specialised gas mix, keep an eye out for Rebel Sport & Warehouse sales.

@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, is performing well. I have ...

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 a very good job of ...

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.

Other factors can come into play. Anti-bacterial treatments, washing powders. These will react differently on some individuals.

Might be an issue in bush lawyer country (and leatherwood)

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 phone. Fantastic. When camping out ...

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 a long day the right ...

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 other mirror-less cameras. With regards ...

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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 didn't look like it would ...

$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 (or perspires) gets that. The more ...

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 Trade me, also older Macpac ...

Thanks for the info skiveoff Great really looking forward to it

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 is important to be aware ...

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 in strong winds, I imagine...On ...

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 take a second fleece for ...

Thanks........thought it was worth a try....!

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. I carry 2 down jackets ...

Very good deal on sleeping bags going on at Bivouac at the moment, good time to buy .

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 so all ur gear stays ...

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 brilliant app. Great way to ...

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 run a proper test with ...