Niko and Kemi make a living building miniature backcountry huts in their studio in the Waikato. “We plan all of our tramping around visiting huts, often for work and always for inspiration,” they say. “Our approach to gear is old-school. We source secondhand before buying new, use items for as long as possible and prioritise […]
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