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Robin McKay (rlmckay) - BPL Premium Member
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All Forum Posts by Robin McKay
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Re: TorsoLite Duane - I contacted them and Customer Service were unsure and advised me if I wanted something before Xmas to look at alternatives John S and PJ - thanks for your ideas - John, I liked the tip o... |
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Sleeping Pad as Backpac frame I want to changing my sleeping pad, I've got a Thermarest light (old model 500 grams - about 17.6oz in your language) too heavy!. I am looking at two options - the Montbell UL Comfort System pad 9... |
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Your 6 day trip Hi Graeme - I live in NZ - I don't see any wet weather gear - expecting no rain??? Cheers Rob |
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O2 Rain jacket Thanks guys - great help - I managed to contact Adam (the "big Cheese" ) at O2, Here is what he said (note he is very honest re duribility.... Our garment, outside of eVENT, is the most breathable... |
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O2 Rainshield Jacket Am I on to something here? Just discovered O2 Rainshield wet weather jackets (5.7oz- 162gms) and Pants (4.15oz - 118gms). The set at $49.95!!! The weight, price and testimonials on the website se... |
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I heavy Item You guys are going to kill me on this one. My one and only heavy item is a book. I just love setting up camp, washing off the days sweat, putting on dry cloths and slothing out in the pit with a go... |
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Wind shirt Drew - yeah if I am climbing from say 1100 meters (our bushline) up the say 1700 meters over a couple of hours I sweat a bit in mine (who the hell wouldn't!). But not to the extent that I have to ... |
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Clothing I am amazed at the number of American Hikers that wear long pants. In NZ nobody hikes in longs and we hit some pretty ruggard terrain - too restricting - for colder weather we wear Icebreaker tight... |
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Favourite Windshirt Mountain Hardwear - Phantom Anorak. At 85grams it's great for throwing on when you get out of the bush onto the tops where there is nothing to shelter you form a bitting wind. I note that mountaing... |
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Rain Mitts I want to purchase some WATERPROOF rain mits to go over my OR gloves - want something light weight. Any suggestions? |
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... |
