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Robin McKay (rlmckay) - BPL Premium Member
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All Forum Posts by Robin McKay
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Wet Feet/Socks Try hiking here in NZ - you'll be in and out of rivers all day. Waterproof boots are a joke. After river crossings they don't drain and you are now carrying an extra 1Kg plus. I had to laug... |
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Re: Re: Re: Lightweight rain gear recommendations Stephen - I have the Zpacks Cuben Fiber Jacket, they are fab - Hey it's not a fashion parade out there! |
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Re: Re: Where to buy 5 gallon buckets? Susan - We (2) did JMT last August (from NZ) and re-supplied once at JMTR - I think you could go with a 3 gallon bucket - we really struggled to get 9 days into the 5 gallon (for 2) but did it! I... |
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Re: First-timer... JMT 2012 Megan - I am in NZ - I did the JMT in August last year. I did Yosemity to Red Medows and the on to Whitney - 10Kgs each leg. Some thoughts... You do NOT need a tent - I slept under the stars ... |
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Re: First-timer... JMT 2012 Megan - I am in NZ - I did the JMT in August last year. I did Yosemity to Red Medows and the on to Whitney - 10Kgs each leg. Some thoughts... You do NOT need a tent - I slept under the stars ... |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 2012 Gorilla I agree re shoulder straps - plus fabric - dyneema better |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: 2012 Gorilla Yes it does - I used this on my recent JMT Hike |
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Andrew's Book I am an experienced ultra light weight hiker in NZ. Got my copy of Andrew's book last week. Good advice, great layout. Would have like more "brand" suggestions on gear. But understand... |
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Wanted MLD Burn Anybody got MLD Burn 4 sale? I'm 6 foot so looking for "tall" torso. Email rob@assess.co.nz Update: Thanks - I got response to the above and purchased |
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Re: Mistaken for Strangers I love the B&W photos - Superb - especially the Trailstar shots!! |
All Reader Reviews by Robin McKay
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zpacks Company I ordered the Hexamid and asked Joe to customise an extended beak - This customisation is now a standard option! Joe was soooooo helpful with this design change. great communication. I have returned... |
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Montrail Vitesse I agee with Stephen - the sole structure makes it hard to use a gaiter with under strap, there is no arch to protect wear. I've been a "boot man" for 30 years. Changing my footwear was the hardest d... |
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Marmot Precip Jacket Mens I use to swear by my MacPac but when I started going light a couple of years ago, 750grams of jacket became a "must ditch" item. Enter Marmot Precip. Now after two season and a work out on NZ's Stewar... |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Cocoon Pullover This jacket is the "bees knees". So light, so warm. One off my best buys. Here in NZ we can only get the traditional down jackets. Whilst well made and very warm for our conditions, they are almost do... |
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ULA Conduit I already own and have used ULAs P1 but wanted something that dropped from the +50 litre to around +30 litre size - very few light weight pack slotted into this area. Brian has done a superb job with ... |
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Inov8 Terroc 330 - Men's I tamp (you guys call it hiking) in NZ - conditions are pretty ruggard - all the outdoor people here wear heavy boots. About two years ago I went light weight. The boots were the last item to get my h... |
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Macpac Adventure This bag is new to the Macpac (NZ Brand) range. It was designed for the UL adventure runners. It is a fully waterproof down bag and comes in 3 different temp ratings. I love mine and for NZ condition... |
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Tarptent Squall I tramp in NZ - our gear has traditionally been TOUGH and built to last three generations!! I had a Macpac Nautilus 2 man double walled tent before moving to UL tramping 2 years ago. This tent weighed... |
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ULA Equipment P-1 I live and tramp in NZ (Americans call it hiking) I feel tramping is between hiking and mountaineering. I've been tramping for 40 years and always been loyal to our traditional "bullet proof" gear. Th... |
