3 Incredible Adventures on New Zealand's North Island
Let the crowds have the South Island. We found a paddling, trekking, climbing paradise on New Zealand’s North Island, where the adventure density means you can do three life-list trips in a week.
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This redesigned pole is our go-to for tough terrain.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Black Diamond Whippet
This redesigned pole is our go-to for tough terrain.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Thermarest Polar Ranger
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Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Thermarest Polar Ranger
Sleep warm, even when the weather wants to get you down.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Thule Roundtrip Snowsport Duffel
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Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Thule Roundtrip Snowsport Duffel
This winter gear hauler is as tough as you are.
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Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Snickers
Turns out this vending machine staple is a powerhouse backcountry food.
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Cheap. Warm. No, there's no catch.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Sierra Designs Nitro 800
Cheap. Warm. No, there's no catch.
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Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Sunday Afternoons Ultra Adventure Storm Hat
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Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Merrell Thermo Rogue
These boots are as warm as they are agile.
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This lightweight traction is as useful as ever.
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Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Decathlon Trek 100 Jacket
This jacket is low-price, not low-quality.
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It's like duct tape in a tube.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: G3 Zed Bindings
Cut weight, not performance.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: G3 Zed Bindings
Cut weight, not performance.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: DPS Phantom
Waxing your skis is a thing of the past.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: DPS Phantom
Waxing your skis is a thing of the past.
Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour Boots
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Editors' Choice Winter 2018: Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour Boots
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This fire starter is the full package.
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This photo pack is ready for an adventure.
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This is one tough packraft.
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Trailtopia Peach Blueberry Crisp
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