Camping & Outdoors

That first hiss of flame that promises hot coffee can make or break a dawn start on the Milford Track. Choose the wrong stove and you may be stuck with half-cooked oats in a nor’wester; pick the right...

Mist-shrouded fiords, swing-bridges over glacier-fed rivers and sun-bleached beaches all compete for the title of New Zealand’s “finest walk”. Ask ten trampers and you’ll still hear the Milford Track...

Discover the history and benefits of the New Zealand Thermette. This solid copper outdoor kettle boils water fast with natural fuel, making it ideal for camping, fishing, hunting, and family picnics.

The safest way to turn creek water into drinking water on a Kiwi tramp is still the simplest: bring it to a rolling boil, then push it through a modern backpacking filter such as the Sawyer Squeeze or...

Blazing fumaroles, mirror-still alpine tarns, and beaches where the forest meets turquoise water—Aotearoa packs more trail variety into one country than seems fair. If you’re mapping out a 2025 advent...

Searching for a shelter that won’t buckle when the nor’wester screams or a mid-winter squall rolls through? The 12 heavy-duty outdoor canopies below are the toughest, most weather-resilient models ava...

Finding safe drinking water should be the simplest part of a tramp, yet it can be the thing that ends one early. Below you’ll find 15 portable water-filter systems we’ve put through their paces for 20...

A personal locator beacon (PLB) is a pocket-sized device that fires your GPS position to the Cospas–Sarsat satellites when things go pear-shaped. Every unit in the 15 picks below carries NZ 406 MHz co...

Can a lightweight fire pit really replace the bulkier barbecue you usually haul to camp? Absolutely. Modern portable fire pits are purpose-built for cooking, with food-grade grates, controllable airfl...

Rain hammering on the fly, wind worrying the guy-lines, creek running right past the tent door – nights like these remind us a camping tarp isn’t a luxury, it’s insurance. The good news is that genuin...

Choosing a gas cooker shouldn’t feel like a chemistry exam. You want the flame that suits your tramping brew stop, bach feast, or emergency kit, and you want to know which models can be bought (or shi...

Prepare for your next adventure with our expertly curated list of 25 Family Camping Essentials Every Kiwi Trip Needs! From weather-resistant tents to kid-friendly gear, ensure your family is warm, dry, and entertained, no matter how unpredictable nature gets. Are you ready to camp smart and make unforgettable memories?