2022’s daypacks

November 2022

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Find a daypack for your intended use, whether for bush walks or fast and light alpine missions. Photo: Eric Liu
A comfortable daypack is the mainstay of every tramper’s backpack arsenal. Prioritise comfort and capacity to ensure it can carry all you require.  Capacity If you’re only buying one daypack, make sure it’s roomy enough for all your waterproof clothing, food and water along with other outdoor essentials. Capacities range from 10l to around 30l  […]
Mark Watson

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Mark Watson

Wilderness gear editor Mark Watson divides his workdays between graphic design, writing and photography. His passion for tramping, climbing, cycling and storytelling has taken him all over Aotearoa and the world in search of great trails, perfect moves and epic light. He has published four books and his photographs have featured in numerous publications. Especially motivated by long distance travel, he has tramped Te Araroa and cycled from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego.

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