Across the Zampa Tops
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Mark Watson
The shattered heart
30th anniversary, Off the Beaten Track
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Glacial meltdown
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Redlining
30th anniversary, Off the Beaten Track
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Christmas in the Karangarua
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Shapeshifter
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Night Sky over Turk’s Head
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Snow camping basics
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Top 5 winter tramping destinations
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Easy trip to a picturesque lake
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Searching for solitude
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Collapse!
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Deep in the Darrans
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Take better outdoor photos
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The red shed
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Riding the Dragon
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A noble line
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Classic West Coast circuit
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Trail visionary
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No. 1 - Camp in the snow
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7 huts that are better in winter
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How to choose a mountain bike
Mountain biking, Free Articles
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Ghosts in the landscape
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Alpine packs
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A perfect week in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
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Hut to hut
30th anniversary, Off the Beaten Track
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Your first bikepacking trip
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2017's best alpine packs
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5 trips to try this winter
Wild Trips, Wild winter, Getting started
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Your first winter tramp
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Heartland views from the Tararua Tops
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How giving up everything to cycle 45,000km gave us the world
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Review: Exped Lightning 60
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Review: Toaks Ultralight Titanium Stove and 700ml Pot Set
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Tramper, bikepacker and outdoor clothing technician Hana Black
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Ready for the next trip
It took until I tramped Te Araroa Trail for me to appreciate the diverse collection of huts dotted along New Zealand’s public tramping network. The tremendously varied geography of…
Five equipment extras for your winter pack
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Way up on Wakefield
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Review: Grivel Air Tech Light Aluminium Crampon
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Navigation with smartphones and handheld GPS devices
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The Gear File, Vol 1
The Gear File, Web exclusive, Gear News
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The Gear File, Vol 2
The Gear File, Web exclusive, Gear Review, Wild Gear
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Review: Led Lenser MH10
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Mistakes I’ve made in the outdoors
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The Gear File, Vol 3
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Review: Garmin eTrex 22x
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Going the distance for Walk1200km
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The Gear File, Vol 4
It took until I tramped Te Araroa Trail for me to appreciate the diverse collection of huts dotted along New Zealand’s public tramping network. The tremendously varied geography of…
2021’s guide to buying daypacks
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2021’s guide to three-season tents
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Review: Macpac Titanium Spork
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Ride all day in comfort
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2022's best 3-4 season tramping boots
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2022's best sleeping bags
Sleeping bags and mats, Gear Guides
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Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2
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Every pack tells a story
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The Gear File, Vol 5
The Gear File, Gear News, Wild Gear
It took until I tramped Te Araroa Trail for me to appreciate the diverse collection of huts dotted along New Zealand’s public tramping network. The tremendously varied geography of…
The Gear File, Vol 6
It took until I tramped Te Araroa Trail for me to appreciate the diverse collection of huts dotted along New Zealand’s public tramping network. The tremendously varied geography of…
Black Diamond Revolt 350 headlamp $129.99
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The Gear File, vol 7
The Gear File, Web exclusive, Gear News
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Prepare your gear for winter adventures
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Garmin InReach Mini $599
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‘The best stove ever’ she whispered
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The Gear File, vol 8
The Gear File, Web exclusive, Wild Gear
It took until I tramped Te Araroa Trail for me to appreciate the diverse collection of huts dotted along New Zealand’s public tramping network. The tremendously varied geography of…
Gear File Vol. 9
It took until I tramped Te Araroa Trail for me to appreciate the diverse collection of huts dotted along New Zealand’s public tramping network. The tremendously varied geography of…
Gear File Vol. 10
It took until I tramped Te Araroa Trail for me to appreciate the diverse collection of huts dotted along New Zealand’s public tramping network. The tremendously varied geography of…
2022’s best three-season hiking tents
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2022’s daypacks
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Wilderness gear editor Mark Watson
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Top gear
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15 things to remember before your first tramp
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2023’s best sleeping bags
Sleeping bags and mats, Gear Guides
It took until I tramped Te Araroa Trail for me to appreciate the diverse collection of huts dotted along New Zealand’s public tramping network. The tremendously varied geography of…
2023’s best 3-4 season trekking boots
Footwear and socks, Gear Guides
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Patagonia R1 Air Full Zip Hoody
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Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 Bikepack Tent
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The best three-season tents of 2023
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Mapping apps part II
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The sanctuary of a hut
It took until I tramped Te Araroa Trail for me to appreciate the diverse collection of huts dotted along New Zealand’s public tramping network. The tremendously varied geography of…