Crispi Valdres Evo GTX Boot Review
There’s nothing worse than uncomfortable boots and never-ending blisters when you’re out hunting – it can turn a trip in the hills into a pretty miserable experience.
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Sea to Summit Reactor Sleeping Bag Liners
When I first started hunting as a teenager going on multi-day hunts, comfort was something I’d often overlook, seeing it as a luxury.
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MSR Hubba Hubba HD 2
For those who love spending time in the mountains, I’m sure you’d call it your home away from home. At certain times of the year, it can seem like the mountains are a hunter’s primary home with days upon weeks spent camping under the Southern Cross.
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Swazi Chamois Insulation Jacket Review
I must admit to being a Swazi tragic of sorts. I still own a pair of the original 300g (super-heavyweight by today’s standards) fleece pants and quarter-zip top.
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Huntech MacKinnon Puffer Jacket
Huntech has recently released the MacKinnon Waterproof Puffer Jacket, which is aiming to bridge the gap between durability and lightweight warmth.
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Swazi Ibex Jacket Review
Hunting jackets are always a talking point among hunters, and even farmers these days, with multiple options on the market.
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Hunters Element Deluge Pants and Jacket Review
If you walk into any hunting retailer or search online, you’ll be confronted with multiple choices for hunting and outdoor wear. In my opinion, we're very lucky in New Zealand to have some excellent locally owned brands that are made with NZ conditions in mind.
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Osprey Aether EF
When I was approached to review the Osprey Aether EF, I was excited. EF stands for Extended Fit and is designed purely with larger humans in mind.
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Hunters Element Arete Pack System
The Arete Pack System revolves around the Arete frame, which is the base for swapping in and out the 25L, 45L and 75L packs.
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Ridgeline Infinity Jacket
The Infinity features a three-layer membrane with a waterproof rating of 15,000WP (or 15,000mm) and a polyester outer layer with C6 DWR.
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Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT Sleeping Pad – Out with the old, in with the new …
The Therm-a-Rest name needs no introduction – it’s been part of the hunting, hiking and backpacking landscape in NZ and around the world since the late 1970s.
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Ridgeline Microtech Puffa Jacket
I’ll be looking at Ridgeline’s new Microtech Puffa Jacket, which utilises synthetic fibres and a simple design offering both functionality and good bang for your buck.
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