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Barry Cuthbert (nzbazza) - BPL Premium Member
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All Forum Posts by Barry Cuthbert
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Re: Pack exterior configuration The pack below is my current choice as an everyday/day tramp/UL overnight pack. Cactus Climbing Miklat 35-40 litres. I've added elastic cord between the compression straps across the back, a... |
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Re: Re: Re: Map & compass A lot of the tramping I do is climbing or descending steep bush-clad ridges to/from the ranges above the bushline. I know what ridge I'm on and its far easier for me to determine my position on... |
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Re: Map & compass Always carry map and compass, and sometimes a GPS. The compass only gets used off track, the GPS is usually only used for altitude rather position , and the map is looked at often. |
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Re: Re: Gear inspection needed Well let's hope that we never get to the point of DOC checking everybodys pack before going tramping. One of best things about tramping in new zealand is the relative freedom we have. Access to... |
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Re: Re: US students survive 9 days in New Zealand bush Couple of other links: http://tramper.co.nz/?view=topic&id=1863&messageId=14070 http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/7076667/Hot-pools-help-trampers-survive-in-snow http://tramper.co.nz/?vi... |
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New Zealand track times There has been an interesting article recently about how times along hiking tracks have been determined by DOC (the government department responsible for conserving the New Zealand's National P... |
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Re: The CAFFIN tents come! That is super cool! I'll be in the queue for one. |
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Gravity And gravity probably taught the Mayans, Sherpa et al. :-) It's sure taught me a few lessons putting me on my butt more than a few times going downhill. My technique for dealing with steep sl... |
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If you don't like snakes, tramp New Zealand :-) Amen!!! |
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Re: Headlamp with a Long distance Beam???? You don't say why you need a really long throwing light as lights that are good for night hiking along good trails, night hiking off trail in rough terrain, running/orienteering/rogaining and m... |
All Reader Reviews by Barry Cuthbert
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SnowPeak 900 I have the ti version, weighs 155g on my scales, 105g sans lid. Perfect size billy for me when going solo and SP Gigapower stove and gas canister fit neatly inside the billy. I replaced the lid wit... |
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Sea to Summit Alpha Light Spoon I have the long-handled version - ideal for eating out of bags or stirring in pots. As others have noted the shape of the spoon is great for the last bit of food out of the corners. Sometimes I wish t... |
