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Five day hikes around Queenstown
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What to Pack for a Day Hike: The Complete Checklist
There's a certain feeling that comes with a hike day. The gear laid out the night before. Boots by the door. That thrill of knowing you're about to spend a whole day outside. Getting your pack right is part of that.
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On the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail with Ladies Who Venture
We packed our bags, laced up our boots, and joined Ladies Who Venture and a crew of 24 women fro...
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Meeting the Designers behind the XT Series.
Over two days at Castle Hill, deep in the Southern Alps, we put XT Series through its paces and w...
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Find your hiking level: choosing the right hiking jacket
Buying a hiking jacket sounds easy enough until you're standing in front of multiple different ra...
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Pertex Quantum vs Pertex Shield: What's the Difference
Get to know Pertex: The Fabric doing more than you realise
You've probably worn Pertex withou...
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From design to trail with Gemma McCaw
Gemma McCaw has been part of the XT Series journey from early development through to real use on...
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Epiq Limited Down Jacket - Limited Edition Puffer with Purpose
The jacket that started with surplus
Surplus from past seasons, sitting with more to give a...
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What experts actually look for when testing technical gear
When experienced hikers test gear, they’re not just looking at features.
They're asking har...
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