884g What we liked: Very light, ultra grippy, supportiveWhat we don’t: Not as durable as leather boots We recommend for:Fastpacking, approach and rough day hikes. Overview and features: Aku is a well-established Italian brand but new to New Zealand. The Rocket Mid GTX is practically in a category of its own, blending the attributes of […]
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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.
The three trips that changed my life – Kamala Hayman
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