I’d say Waro is stuffed for a few years, the stags have got a pass this roar with the lockdown so things are looking up for the serious Alpine Hunter in the short term. GregD What an huge walk, my...
Liked On: 03-09-2024, 05:20 PM
In 1990 I went from a Mountain Mule type frame pack to a Deuter. The difference was unbelievable. From then on the improvements have been smaller but incremental with each pack I have graded up to. I...
Liked On: 11-08-2024, 07:33 PM
kiwijames While crossing the creek to retrieve that head I got badly stuck up to my waist in the toe of a slip from the cyclone. It was quite tricky to extract myself. 250483 250484 250485
Liked On: 11-08-2024, 07:26 PM
Everyone seems to have their favourite brand. I think they are actually bastards of things and would rather use a porter.
Liked On: 11-08-2024, 07:18 PM
gimp I like your work here mate keep it up :thumbsup:
Liked On: 10-08-2024, 05:41 PM
Thank you, but I have always been aware of this from a simple hunting perspective. I'm trying to increase the knowledge of the community and help others find better ways of doing things, particularly...
Liked On: 10-08-2024, 05:40 PM
So you are slowly coming to the...if it's velocity is ok and it groups tight enough to do the job..stop pissing around wasting components and go hunting... About plurry time lol
Liked On: 07-07-2024, 06:24 PM
A conventional approach to load development is: 1. Select a powder and projectile that appear suitable 2. Identify the OAL or comparator length to the lands 3. Load a series of rounds in...
Liked On: 07-07-2024, 06:23 PM
I slept under a rock over the weekend as it was too windy to pitch a fly. Got me wondering why I even bother with a fly when there is always plenty of good rocks around and I don't generally go out...
Liked On: 19-11-2022, 05:09 PM
Sea to Summit Escapist tarp - with building paper groundsheet for predominantly fine weather summer missions or hunting trips were saving space and weight for carrying meat is important. Macpac...
Liked On: 19-11-2022, 05:08 PM
MSR Access 2 , yes I had my flattened couple years ago on a high alpine saddle , well it was more like flat to your face then up again between gusts then flat again all night long , hell of a night...
Liked On: 19-11-2022, 05:06 PM
Have used several, Terra Nova Photon 1. very light. but got shredded in gales on west coast tops Got MSR Access 2. use it as a single person tent. bit heavier, at 2kgs roomy, has more stability...
Liked On: 19-11-2022, 05:05 PM
I have a Minaret. Pretty good value for money I thought and handles windy conditions well. As others have alluded to, it’s probably really only suited to one person. Olympus or Plateau might be a...
Liked On: 19-11-2022, 05:05 PM
If money is no problem either of the Kuiu tents are amazing. I went for the Storm Star as I wanted a bomb proof tent; the Macpac Olympus almost fit that category; but in another older thread some...
Liked On: 19-11-2022, 04:59 PM
Have a look at the One Planet "Goondies" . I have both the one and two person versions. These come in different versions (the area of mesh, and tent outer material) to handle various conditions. ...
Liked On: 19-11-2022, 04:57 PM