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THE LATEST AND GREATEST THIS SEASON
STANLEY OUTDOOR GEAR
ALISTER JONES, HUNTING & FISHING NZ, TIMARU
CHECK OUT PG 186
Hunting & Fishing
NEW ZEALAND
The Stanley range requires little to no introduction as this iconic brand has been the face of quality outdoors and personal beverage and food
transportation since 1913. Stanley has built its solid reputation on trust so it's no surprise it has well and truly
captured the market for thermal flasks, bottles, drinkware and other useful items worldwide!
The reputation for reliability and rugged construction is what makes Stanley iconic. Nottempted to
produce a flashy product, the original values and materials stand true. It's why you find it in the hands of
hunters, anglers, tradies, farmers and any folk that enjoy either a piping hot or icy cold drink on the go! You see
some really classic examples of Stanley gear out there, with stories to tell, like when the flask got run over by
the Landrover- and that could be a generation ago. It now has the battle scars but performs as good as new.
Now available in a huge and very diverse range, there's a product to suit each and every occasion that
you'll encounter. A favourite is the new 470ml travel mug in Mossy Oak Camo for only $59.99 which allows for
easy, one-handed drinking with the simple press of a button. The leak proof design means if you bump it off
a shelf or pop it into your waterfowl blind bag, you won't lose a drop and you'll be so impressed at how long
it maintains a drinkable temperature. The 1.9lt Classic Bottle for only $119.99 is also a favorite for groups of
adventurers, and a model the Stanley reputation was built on. It's reputed to keep drinks hot for up to 45 hours
- This thing is a beast!
Check out the impressive range of Stanley products by popping down to your local Hunting & Fishing NZ
store and start building towards your very own fleet!
FIREMAPLE X2-STAR COOKING SYSTEM + POT ADAPTER
ZOWIE NEWTON, HUNTING & FISHING NZ, BOTANY
CHECK OUT PG 185
An essential for any early morning is a hot cuppa, and getting it quickly is a bonus. I was excited when
Hunting & Fishing New Zealand began stocking the FireMaple X2-Star Cooking System as it ticks these
boxes as a great product we can thoroughly recommend to customers. The FireMaple X2 is a similar
concept to the Jetboil and the MSR Windburner and at a very reasonable price point of just $149.99.
FireMaple is a brand renowned in the outdoors for producing the popular ultra-lightweight Hornet gas
stove, and for their exceptional build quality.
Unpacking the X2-Star revealed a well-engineered and thought-out system. I immediately tried it out
on the kitchen bench with a stopwatch: 2 cups of water took 2:02 mins, while 4 cups took
4:57 mins. Next it was into the pack for a daytrip into the Hapuakohe
Ranges. Although the weather was consistent rain interrupted by frequent
downpours, the X2-Star's piezo self-igniting burner and wind resistant
system handled the conditions without a hiccup.
Preparing the ubiquitous freeze dried meal will be a cinch with the super
quick boiling ability of the X2 Star system. It is also great to see a pot adapter
included with the X2-Star system. This allows you to transform the X2 into
an impressively sturdy traditional camping gas stove, perfect for cooking
those maimai essential bacon and egg butties on frosty mornings.
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