The "Gear I love" thread - An open list for good gear

[dannyb]

I made one out of a broom stick to try out. Useful where I hunt as steep slopes covered in loose shit. My boy managed to break it somehow(?!) and I haven't got around to replacing it. Took a serious tumble on my last outing, just knee, elbow and pride scraped, but could have been a lot worse. The stick would have probably saved the day.

Go cut a couple straight manuka poles and let them season, then a quick sand and some boiled linseed oil and they are good to go, much much stronger than any broom stick (and more asthetically pleasing).
I usually drill a hole near the top for a paracord hand loop.
Always got a couple in service as shit happens and nothing is indestructible, they are definitely a game changer.

[imaca]

Go cut a couple straight manuka poles and let them season, then a quick sand and some boiled linseed oil and they are good to go, much much stronger than any broom stick (and more asthetically pleasing).
I usually drill a hole near the top for a paracord hand loop.
Always got a couple in service as shit happens and nothing is indestructible, they are definitely a game changer.

Exactly what I am doing.

[Ned]

Go cut a couple straight manuka poles and let them season, then a quick sand and some boiled linseed oil and they are good to go, much much stronger than any broom stick (and more asthetically pleasing).
I usually drill a hole near the top for a paracord hand loop.
Always got a couple in service as shit happens and nothing is indestructible, they are definitely a game changer.

I think I'm about to move to one of these over the 2 walking poles I've been using. The amount of control and leverage I experienced using 2 hands facing in opposite directions on a single staff is a lot more reassuring that one hand at the top of a walking stick.

[16Tontovarish]

I think I'm about to move to one of these over the 2 walking poles I've been using. The amount of control and leverage I experienced using 2 hands facing in opposite directions on a single staff is a lot more reassuring that one hand at the top of a walking stick.

yeah, for me a pole has to reach to about eye height on level ground, that way I can hold it in both hands like an oar on the descent.

[imaca]

I think I'm about to move to one of these over the 2 walking poles I've been using. The amount of control and leverage I experienced using 2 hands facing in opposite directions on a single staff is a lot more reassuring that one hand at the top of a walking stick.

We are still talking about walking sticks right?

[Poko]

New big three has been a game changer:
SouthernLite 65 litre pack
Kiwiultralight quilt + their fitted sheet
Durston xmid pro 2 tent.

[ANTSMAN]

New big three has been a game changer:
SouthernLite 65 litre pack
Kiwiultralight quilt + their fitted sheet
Durston xmid pro 2 tent.

I have Durston also, and keen on the Kiwi UL quilt, how do you like the quilt? Any issues?

[Poko]

None at all. First quilt and don’t regret it. I noticed I often had my bag open anyway. I would highly recommend them.
One good thing it comes with little bands to keep it aligned with the sleeping mat. I flagged away my sleeping bag liner and bought their sheet, which was a good move. Comfy.
I bought their warmest quilt (their blue one) so it could cover more temperatures.
It is really warm for me, Was in the Durston around April temp just below the bush line was about 0 degrees or lower, at night I was quite warm with no clothing layers so it would suit -5 as it’s rating says. It got a little wet on the foot banging the tent, and dries nicely by the next night, really good on that front.
Be good to have another one of their cooler ones for summer. Made in nz too and they were super quick to process the order and post it.