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19th January 2021

3min

Packing for the worst pays off

“We had everything we needed to be safe,” Vanessa Bridge says as she reflects on being rescued from Fiordland’s remote Dusky Track last week after activating a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). After breaking her ankle three days into the challenging eight-day expedition, Vanessa...

15th January 2021

3min

Enjoying cuisine in the back country

They have been a staple tramping pack item for almost two decades, and now Back Country Cuisine is one of the biggest producers of freeze-dried meals for use in the...

17th December 2020

3min

If the boot fits...

This summer we are sharing your real outdoor stories to promote good decisions and actions that have contributed to your safety. In this story, MSC Operations Manager Nathan Watson shares...

16th December 2020

5min

On the track: Tramping Video Series Two Filming

We're out this summer filming series two of the Tramping Video Series. Here we will be updating everyone on our trips and progress as a lead up to the release...

15th December 2020

3min

Taking NZ Bushcraft to the masses

Kiwis and outdoor enthusiasts have trusted the NZ Bushcraft Manual for 50 years. Now its revised edition has gone digital (and free) but its history hasn’t been forgotten.

8th December 2020

3min

Pack liners, a trusty tramping essential here to stay

The infamous yellow pack liners have been a staple in tramping packs across New Zealand for decades, and we are proud to offer such a trusty, durable tramping essential that are made...

26th November 2020

4min

Packing a PLB - ‘the single best decision’

For a Christchurch father, hiring a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) for an overnight tramp with his sons was “the single best decision” he made. The father of two shares his...

24th November 2020

3min

Firefighters crossing for a good cause

Six Manawatu volunteer firefighters will be donning their full 26kg firefighting kits, including breathing apparatus, while undertaking a gruelling two-day 30km crossing of the Ruahine Ranges this weekend.

24th November 2020

2min

Have you tried The Milford Track?

Over the course of four days the Milford Track takes you 53.5km right through the heart of Fiordland. The track itself is well developed due to its ‘Great Walk’ status....

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