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An expert look at the latest in outdoor gear. Rab demonstrates that ultralight weight, strength, comfort and capacity can go hand in hand with the sub-1kg Muon 50L hiking pack. ‘Strong, light, cheap: pick two’ is an adage that’s often applied to outdoor gear, but this pack holds its own in all three. If you’re like […]
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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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