Want to complete a trip like the Wangapeka Track? You’ll need a pair of sturdy, comfortable trekking boots. Trekking boots, also known as transalpine boots, are designed for all-day walking that might include rough off-track travel, heavy loads or alpine conditions. They have warmer, sturdier, more supportive uppers and a stiffer sole than a hiking […]
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.
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My gear through the decades