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Tackling the Myths Around Ultralight Tramping
Author: Cody Howell, Co-Founder of Kiwi Ultralight Originally published in Wilderness Magazine February 2024 Debra thru-hiking the...


The Best Blister Prevention Strategy for New Zealand Trampers
These simple strategies not only protect your feet but also enhance your overall tramping experience.


Review of Kiwi Ultralight Quilts by NZ Hunter Magazine
It’s a game changer for summer hunting. If you’re looking for an option to shave a serious amount of weight from your pack, check this out!


UltraTNT: The Fabric Makes the Tarp
Other than being an ultralight shelter made in New Zealand, what makes this tarp special? Lets dig into the details...

How to Pack a Frameless Backpack
There are a few tricks to properly packing a frameless bag in order to give it structure and the level of comfort that you're looking for.

Torso Measurement for Pack Sizing
When purchasing a Kiwi Ultralight Tui 42, we will ask for your torso length in order to make your custom pack.

The Ultralight Gear Guide
We discuss the planning of a gear list based on ultralight principles, highlighting important things to keep in mind for each gear category.


Storing Food in the Backcountry
No matter where in the world your adventures take you, keeping pests out of your food bag should be one of your top considerations.


What is Ultralight Tramping?
Ultralight tramping emphasises carrying the least amount, and lightest versions of, your gear, while still being safe in the outdoors.

Experiencing Nature Through Minimalism and Simple Living
For trampers, minimalism is expressed in the form of simplifying our kits, simple living , and going ultralight.

Successfully Preparing for a Thru-hike
If you can make it through the first month, much of the physical challenge will have subsided. Mental challenges, on the other hand...
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