Bikepacking the Queen Charlotte
With the Queen Charlotte on our to do list and an ankle injury that ruled out long distance walking , we decided bikepacking the Queen Charlotte was our best option.…
Aarn Packs on the Te Araroa
Steve and Judy recently walked the South Island Leg of the Te Araroa Trail with their Aarn Packs and after 1200km they were as good as new. " Judy and…
Bikepacking
Bikepacking is fun adventurous way to explore our country side and dual use tracks like the Heaphy and Old Ghost Trail. It consists of mostly off-road cycling on dirt or…
Backcountry Coffee
Like a good coffee while at a backcountry hut, camping on a golden sounds beach you've kayaked too or during a mountain biking trip through one of your favourite tracks,…
Need Gear? We Hire it!
Whether your travelling to Tasman and can't bring all the gear or backpacking and need a tent to do the Abel Tasman, PackGearGo is here to help with a range…
Gear Maintenance and Repair
Outdoor gear can be a huge expense so most of us like to get the most out of our gear before replacing it. Keeping your gear in excellent condition will…
Video: The Outdoor Safety Code
The first thing to remember is that every trip needs a plan, even a short day walk. It doesn't take much to turn a short walk into an 'unexpected night…
Love My Deuter Fox 30 Kids Pack!
Kia is 9yrs old in this video and has been using the Fox 30 since she was 7yrs old and there is still lots of adjustment from the VariQuick harness.…
Petzl Shines Bright!
2017 saw a complete overhaul of the Petzl Headlamp range with new models, increased brightness across the range, and a USB rechargable core battery usable across the Hybrid range. The…
Product Review: Osprey Ultralight Stuff Pack
The Osprey Ultralight Stuff Pack is what it claims to be. A pack that stuffs into its own pocket and Ultralight, weighing just 90 grams. The small packed size and…