Freestanding three-season tents are versatile, lightweight and compact shelters with ampleventilation for summer use. They can be pitched without the fly on dry nights or you can carry the fly alone to save weight. They self-tension and can be pitched without pegs. I’ve pitched mine in an abandoned railway station and a scorpion-infested cabin, but […]
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
A lofty location for Brass Monkey
Get lost and suffer
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My gear through the decades