A comfortable, durable pack is essential for fun and safe tramping. It should fit well and move with you. Packs come in different fabrics and styles and can have many features and adjustments. Multi-day tramping packs typically range in size from 45–80 litres. Lid/closure The height of a pack lid can usually be adjusted to […]
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
Mt Peel, Kahurangi National Park
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My gear through the decades