New and interesting gear we’ve discovered this month Featured image: Rab Veil XP 20 waterproof pack $339.95 | Weight: 476g You can forget about dry bags and fastpack confidently during wet weather with the fully waterproof Veil XP, which is rated to IPX4. This ultralight pack features a highly breathable, stable harness and plenty of pockets for […]
About the author
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.
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
A tale of adventure and tragedy
Mt Peel, Kahurangi National Park
The trail of the tenacious
A lofty location for Brass Monkey
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My gear through the decades