Best for: All-season tramping and alpine use with crampons Plusses: Reasonably light for its class, very well fitting, excellent with cramponsMinuses: Expensive 1588g Features: The Ticam Evo combines suede leather uppers with a breathable synthetic cuff and a Gore-Tex membrane for waterproofness. The lacing has smooth roller eyelets and an I-Lock eyelet to separate lacing […]
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
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