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Robin McKay (rlmckay) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Auckland NZ
About Me I have been tramping (Americans say hiking) since I was a kid in the Boy Scouts. I have mostly tramped the South Island of NZ. Due to business commitments these days I usually squeeze in about 5 trips a year - mainly 3 to 5 days with always a big Christmas trip (our summer) of 14 plus days.
I belong to the Auckland Tramping club - a very active organisation - Google it.
I started Lightweight Tramping about 8 years ago - rather fanatical about it now!
Visit me at www.lightweighttramping.blogspot.com
CityAuckland
CountryNew Zealand
My Website URLhttp://www.lightweighttramping.blogspot.com
My PDF Gear ListRob's 3 Season NZ Gear List 2013

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All Forum Posts by Robin McKay

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Stephenson Tent
Thanks guys for all those replies - Allison and Kevin have thrown a curved ball at me - Kevin, do want to comment on Allisons condensation and bug issues??? Will check out Solomente and Nallo2 (lat...

In GEAR » Light Weight 4 season Tent
May 16, 2:40am
Light Weight 4 season Tent
I was just about to order the Hilleberg Atko when I discovered Stephenson Warmlight 2. These look/read impressive. The website doesn't look too professional and these tents cost a bomb ($US480). I ...

In GEAR » Light Weight 4 season Tent
May 15, 3:26am
Re: Re: UNDERWEAR (Boxers/Briefs)
Thanks Ben - I do intend to wash them every two/three days!!!

In GEAR » UNDERWEAR (Boxers/Briefs)
October 28, 5:12am
UNDERWEAR (Boxers/Briefs)
Hello from NZ - I'm searching for underwear for upcoming long thru-hike (we call it tramping down-under!) - I want multi day wearing (no stink!) and quick to dry. I want to take one pair of brief f...

In GEAR » UNDERWEAR (Boxers/Briefs)
October 27, 2:46am

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...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
September 02, 8:42pm
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...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
November 26, 12:47am
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...

In Clothing - Raingear
November 26, 12:28am
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...

In Clothing - Insulating - Synthetic (Polarguard, Primaloft, etc.)
November 26, 12:21am
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 ...

In Backpacks - Frameless
June 28, 4:35am
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...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
June 28, 4:20am
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...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
August 06, 2:53am
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...

In Shelters - Single Wall Tents
August 06, 2:42am
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...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
August 06, 2:28am