Jim Meyer came to New Zealand in 2002. A former product tester for Gregory Mountain Products in the US, he has extensive backcountry experience and a deep understanding of pack mechanics. He started Helium Packs in 2021 and believes long-distance tramping is all about being as efficient as possible. He plans to hike Australia’s 1000km Bibbulmun Track later this […]
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