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Best for simple meals for 1–2 people in harsh conditions Plusses: Large and wide pot, solidly made, versatileMinuses: Poorly fitting insulation sleeve 426g minimum, 510g with bag and cup Features: The Alpine Pot Wide is an integrated burner stove with a large volume (1100ml) pot and piezo ignition. There is a heat exchanger that interlocks with the stove, and which, […]
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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.

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