New and interesting gear we’ve discovered this month Big Agnes Fly Creek UL Quilt $799.99 | 434g As far as ultralight sleep systems go, quilts are pretty hard to beat for versatility. For several years the Big Agnes Fussell UL quilt has been my go-to for mild weather tramping and bikepacking. Although its design was […]
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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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