425g (m) 385g (w) [standout] Best for Tramping, travelling and everyday outdoor use. Overview The lightweight and versatile Norste XT is a midrange, regular-fit shell with a practical feature set. Built with PFAS-free 40D Pertex Shield 3-layer fabric, it has top-end waterproofing and breathability specs as well as pit zips for further venting. The Pivot […]
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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.
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
The trail of the tenacious
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