Technical Stuff

Technical stuff is a random selection of articles covering a diverse range of topics such as:

  • Gear lists aimed at novice Scouts
  • Buyers' Guides that I have written whilst working at Mountain Equipment
  • Guide to writing Markdown to help me remember how to write articles
Canyoning Buyers Guide

Canyoning Buyers Guide

August 18, 2020

This canyoning guide provides an overview of equipment that should be considered for canyons in the Blue Mountains, which in general are warmer and have much lower water flows unlike the cold raging torrents that you’ll find in NZ.

Eco friendly bushwalking stoves

Eco friendly bushwalking stoves

May 2, 2020

Hmmm, I wonder if all those half empty canisters are a fire hazard? That bushbash around Dumbano Creek was Epic!

Markdown Syntax

Markdown Syntax Guide for Hugo

May 2, 2020

This article started life as a cheatsheet for me as I was was trying to work out how my new website using Hugo - a framework for building websites, actually works:

X-C SKiing Gear List

X-C Ski Gear List

August 19, 2013

Gear list for X-Country Skiing. The gear list for X-Country builds on the bushwalking gear list by adding additional items required to deal with much colder and harsher conditions.

Bushwalking Gear List for Scouts

Bushwalking Gear List for Scouts

June 13, 2013

A list of gear aimed for Scouts undertaking a weekend, three day walk or Scouthike. A few Golden Rules to remember when packing for a weekend bushwalk: