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Robin McKay (rlmckay) - BPL Premium Member
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All Forum Posts by Robin McKay
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Hexamid Hi Rusty - Love my tarp - The customised extended beak Joe did is now an optional extra on his website at www.zpacks.com - He will sew one in for you for about $60. I see he now has a bug biv th... |
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Hexamid Tarp Chris - It hasn't arrived yet - Expect it in a couple of weeks. I will post pictures on my blog. Why not subscribe and when I get the pics up you will get automatic notification. Go to http:... |
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Hexamid Tarp Just browsing the site - did you get the tarp? I just order the no-mesh version - I am in NZ and we get a lot of rain down here - like Pacific NW. Joe was great, most helpful. After discussion ... |
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Re: My ZPacks Hexamid Solo Tarp: 2nd Observation Roger - Have you tested this set-up in driving rain yet?? I just ordered the tarp version and being in NZ got Joe to customize a "roll-up" extension to the beak to stop rain spray. ... |
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Re: Hexamid pitching options Chris - I have just purchased the Hexamid and being in NZ wanted some more rain spray protection at the front. I do have a bivy bag. I agonized for weeks over mesh or no mesh (as I also have a wate... |
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Fuel Hi Don - Loved the article - It appears you both self catered? How much fuel did you carry for the trip? |
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9 month 2 summer Ryan - You could skip all this by coming down to NZ - 6 weeks to summer here!!! And we can offer you an unbelievable outdoor experience. Any BackpackingLight members are welcome to contact me for a... |
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RAB Jacket This jacket seems very heavy compared to my Backpacking light cocoon |
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Re: Thin Merino Franco - Just bumped into this thread - I also swear by the Icebreaker 120gsm Tshirts - I wear mine non-stop on 8 day trips with no smell, but a few salt stains from sweat!! Re underpants - I di... |
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Tent What about the Six Moons Luna Solo? No poles needed - just use walking pole. I love this tent, it does get some condensation, but that's "par for the course" with single skin. Plus we... |
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... |
