Best for alpine and winter use 2400g / 2.6m2 At a glancePlusses: Respectable weight for its strength and interior space, durable and weatherproof, flexible design. Minuses: Feels slightly overbuilt, expensive Features: An award-winning tent with strong tear-resistant fabric, durable floor, sturdy poles and reassuring construction. Two interior pockets, plus clothesline and a configurable vestibule. Inner or outer […]
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.
Mt Somers via Te Kiekie Route, Hakatere Conservation Park
The Tararua’s forgotten traverse
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