Get to know your raincoat

October 2024

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October 2024

A waterproof jacket is possibly the most important item in your pack. Here’s how they work. A waterproof breathable shell jacket (aka rain jacket) is arguably the most important clothing carried in your pack. It can serve as rainwear, provide wind protection and be an extra in-camp layer when warmth is needed. Some items come […]
Mark Watson

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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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