Tag Archives: gear

Before and after pics: shoes

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

It was by accident I started this adventure with shoes strongly recommended by other long-distance trekkers: Merrell Moab Ventilators. I’d already had them about a year. They were comfy and grippy and light. I’d got them cheap from an outdoor … Continue reading →

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Sock it to ’em

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Stuart Fleming

It felt like hopping from a rusty old jalopy into a modern, well-crafted performance sportscar… Socks! I’ve never worn socks that “treat your feet” before, but the therapeutic LifeSocks from The New Zealand Sock Company give me hope that the … Continue reading →

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Tightlines in Napier have me charged

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Stuart Fleming

A big shout out to Helen and the team at Tightlines in Napier. If you’re into the outdoors (especially fishing!) these guys have an awesome website chock full of tempting equipment. Not only that, they have generously supplied me a … Continue reading →

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Two sponsors on, one off

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Stuart Fleming

If you’ve read the earlier posts or watched the videos, you’ll have seen that I have been very keen to use the Aarn Design Natural Balance bodypack and Pacer1 tent for this trek. I’m humbled to report that Southern Adventure … Continue reading →

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I love MapWorld!

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Stuart Fleming

Madeleine Rayner at MapWorld is my favourite person today. She’s supplied MyAdventurePlus a very cool GME Accusat GPS equipped Emergency Locator Beacon – a vital piece of equipment for a solo hiker like me! Talk about “Be Prepared”..! But wait, … Continue reading →

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PacerPoles arrive from the UK

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Stuart Fleming

I didn’t think my written words would suitably express how stoked I am that my Pacerpoles have arrived from the UK, so here is a short video clip which explains why they are so flamin’ awesome! [Pacerpoles arrive from the … Continue reading →

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I love my feet

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Stuart Fleming

Thankfully, the fabulous team at Podamo love feet too! I had the pleasure of meeting Liz Bermingham of Podamo at Jennifer Manson’s book launch (you know – the author who is donating a portion of sales to my trail fund) … Continue reading →

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Big decision: should I sell the car?

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Stuart Fleming

With less than two weeks before I head north to start walking, I need to make a big decision… should I eliminate a chunk of my monthly expense by selling my wee black VW Polo? It’s coming up two months … Continue reading →

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I’m in love

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Stuart Fleming

A rather dramatic heading, it’s true. Yet that’s how I feel about the Aarn Design Natural Balance bodypack. It was love at first night. I took it up the Port Hills late yesterday. Not super-weighed-down, but with everything I needed … Continue reading →

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Ups and downs

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Stuart Fleming

Picture a bright-eyed kid on Christmas morning, surrounded by piles of enticing goodies. His grin is wide, heart full of appreciation at the time and effort people have put in to create his gifts. That’s how I felt this morning … Continue reading →

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