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Astonishing Hiking Equipment by Zpacks

Leave a Comment / Bedding, Camping, Clothing, Equipment, Packs, Shelter, Waterproof / Rain Gear /

These two young people make some astonishing hiking equipment, including fully functioning packs (http://www.zpacks.com/backpacks/blast.shtml) from 255 grams (Della & I both walked across Tasmania carrying one of these), This 2 person ‘tent’ (http://www.zpacks.com/shelter/hexamid_plus.shtml) from 133 grams, this double groundsheet/poncho combo (http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/groundsheet_poncho.shtml) from 173 grams, a sub zero sleeping bag (http://www.zpacks.com/quilts/sleepingbag.shtml) from 376 grams and a […]

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Early Easter 4WD Misadventure

Leave a Comment / Australia, Camping, Four Wheel Driving, Gippsland, Macalister River, Rivers in Victoria, Snowy River, Victoria /

We set out Tuesday lunchtime with the camper planning to see some of the Snowy River before returning Thursday night….the best laid plans, as they say…. First problem was in the change of destination en-route…we thought that time was a bit short, so perhaps we should explore the Caledonia river area instead. First night was

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Alpacka Pack Raft

Leave a Comment / Canoeing, Canoeing / Boating Gear, Equipment, Fishing, Rivers in Victoria /

My new (fortieth anniversary) Alpacka pack raft has arrived. I am very keen to try it out. Perhaps this Saturday, weather and back permitting… Here it is much later on the Seaforth River Fiordland New Zealand. See: http://www.theultralighthiker.com/dusky-track-canoeing-the-seaforth/   https://www.alpackaraft.com/index.cfm/store.catalog?CategoryID=53&ProductID=66  

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Solo Pack Rafting with a Motorbike

Leave a Comment / Automotive, Canoeing, Canoeing / Boating Gear, Equipment, Rivers in Victoria /

I now need one of these devices to aid me in my solo pack rafting: http://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Trailer-Carrier-Hauler-Towing/dp/B005XDM0XO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361789812&sr=8-1&keywords=Motorcycle+Towing+Cradle PS: I did buy one and I have used it many times. Nonetheless I am going to make a better one of my own.  

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