The Abel Tasman Coast Track, one of New Zealand’s 9 Great Walks, is an easy hiking trip for new or starting out backpackers. This article covers gear, tips, trip advice, “how to” and some fantastic pictures of the scenery.
Sometimes hiring hiking gear is a great option if you are looking to kit up for a trip.
You know the times, there may be an additional member join your party, something breaks at the last minute or you just don’t trust that backpack to survive another five day trip without disintegrating.
Hiring also gives you the chance to try out different gear at a fraction of the cost of buying an untried piece.
Ian Ferrier from Mountain Bike Tasmania in Launceston hires out hiking gear. After selling Mountain Designs in Launceston back to the company, Ian is now concentrating on his tourism business and has continued the hire gear service once offered through the shop in Launceston.
Gear can …
Gaiters are like boots, with different ones designed for different jobs. But are they just handy little accessories or wouldn’t-go-withouts?
With a good range to choose from according to durability, weight, length, latest technology and price, have a look at the gaiters available in your local outdoor shop and online.
My gear criteria are fairly minimal – I like gear that is light – but I am not fanatical – airy, and that will keep me dry, and even though I tend not to wander off the track, I want protection from prickly scrub if nature calls. So my new gaiters had to be light, waterproof and reasonably durable.
I like to buy from Australian companies, so I first checked …
This article follows up last week’s How to chose the best walking poles for the job . We have learnt how to buy the best poles , now it is time to learn how to fit, measure and use them.
Over to Georgie:
Hopefully, reading the good news that walking poles are good for your knees inspired you.
If you bought new poles, or dragged your old ones out from the back of the cupboard, the next step is to follow a few simple rules, take a few measurements and make some easy adjustments.
Using your poles the right way will reward you with easier and speedier walking – something that appeals to all of us, especially on multi …
Walking poles definitely make walking easier. Any age walker should think poles are great, if only because they will save your knees. In this article, Georgie Bull discusses walking poles and how to choose the right pole for the job you have in mind. With such a broad range of hiking poles on the market, how to select the best type and what to look for is really useful information.
