Trekking Poles on NZ Tracks: Worth the Weight?
I mocked poles for years. Then Tongariro descent happened and I became a convert with aluminium shame.
Hiking Gear & Packing Tips for NZ Weather
Backpack Fit and Weight for NZ Tramping
A poorly fitted pack turns a two-hour walk into a physiotherapy referral. I learned that on the Heaphy with borrowed…
Merino Base Layers for Wet NZ Weather
Synthetic dries fast. Merino stops you smelling like regret. I pack both and let the trip decide.
Rain Jackets Under $200 That Hold Up in Fiordland
Fiordland rain laughs at water-resistant. Here is what actually kept me dry without selling a kidney.
Boots vs Trail Runners on NZ Tracks: Honest Comparison
I switched to trail runners for three years. Then Routeburn reminded me why boots still exist.
The Layer System That Saved My Tramping Trips
Cotton died on day one. Merino and a shell lived through everything Fiordland threw at me.