1211g / 1.57m² What we liked: Well ventilated, stable, fabrics have high waterproof ratings, lightweightWhat we don’t: Inner exposed to cold wind, requires more pegs to stormproof, only one pocket,narrow vestibule We recommend for:Summer tramping Overview and features: The tunnel-shaped Piopio handles wind well and the mostly mesh inner walls guarantee comfort in summer heat. The […]
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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