Domex sleeping bags under new ownership
Iconic New Zealand sleeping bag brand Domex is under new ownership and set for a big push around the country after being purchased by Napier-based Tight Lines Ltd. Prior to Tight Lines taking over in January, Auckland company Dominion Exporters owned the brand. However, a source who worked there said it was the company’s only product line resulting in an insufficient return which eventually led to the company taking its sales reps off the road. Dominion Exporters has now closed shop and has sold its Domex license and stock to Tight Lines. “Our independent retailers say it's a great brand but they lost track of it because the sales rep stopped calling,” said Nikki Goodall, general manager of Tight Lines. “Once you get to the point when you're not making much revenue it's hard to justify having sales reps on the road – it’s a downward spiral. “We're in a fortunate position where we have a lot of different brands and we have sales reps on the road full time so we’re planning to bring Domex back in a big way. “The feedback from the independent retailers is they're really excited Domex is back.” Tight Lines is a family-owned company and is the distributor LED Lenser torches, Leatherman multi-tools and Tatonka packs. Dominion Exporters deleted some Domex models over the last few years that Tight Lines is considering reintroducing and, likewise, there are a few models it might remove. The new extended range will be available from Spring 2012.St James hut open for business

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Bright clothing helps rescuers

- Wear bright clothing
- Choose a bright colours for items like your tent and pack
- Apply reflective strips to your gear
- Take a torch or light source – even a lit match or the light from a mobile phone will be highly visible to rescuers wearing night vision goggles
- If you hear a helicopter flying back and forth you can assume it is looking for you – try and alert the crew to your location.