Weight: 800g Best for: Day hiking and fastpacking on easy to moderate tracks. Overview The streamlined Flyrock Mid GTX is an ultralight but durable mid that’s more closely related to a trail shoe than a hiking boot, with comfort to match. Tough welded overlays reinforce the burly Air 8000 textile uppers, which are well matched to a chunky […]
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
Otamatapaio Hut, Oteake Conservation Park
Why we’re putting on weight
Dirt bike trial on Tongariro Northern Circuit gets approval
A lofty location for Brass Monkey
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