Weight: 142g (m), 106g (w) Polartec Power Wool combines the softness of a super-fine 16.5µm merino interior with a fast-drying polyester exterior to bring the best of both worlds to this relaxed fit baselayer. I walked and slept in this tee for five days of off-track tramping in Fiordland and was impressed with it. In […]
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
A lofty location for Brass Monkey
Dirt bike trial on Tongariro Northern Circuit gets approval
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