Hana Black is sponsored by Big Agnes and is currently employed at Kathmandu.

Tramper, bikepacker and outdoor clothing technician Hana Black

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Hana Black cycled 45,000km from Alaska to Patagonia and says much of her tramping gear is dual-use and would be the same equipment she’d use on a multi-day bikepacking ride.

When choosing equipment, she places an emphasis on durability, while keeping weight-saving in mind. “A lighter load places less stress on my body and bike and allows a more agile approach to both tramping and riding,” she says. “But you need confidence in your gear for New Zealand’s turbulent weather.” PackMy go-to pack is the […]
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Mark Watson

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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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