Points South Field Notes

Stories, guides, and gear from New Zealand’s backcountry and beyond.

Andrew Antelao - REVIEW

Selecting a new pair of boots can involve a fair bit of personal preference, as everyone’s feet are different, so just because something has worked...

Review Winter Hunting

Perfecting Layers

Some of us will routinely climb 1000m vertical when we go hunting, others view the truck or quad bike as more of a “mobile hunting blind”. Whatever...

First Lite How To Merino Review

water beading off first lite seak jacket

The Realities of Raingear

Raingear - there's a big difference between what’s suitable for a quick hunt on the back of the farm, and what actually works for active hunting in...

First Lite Review

First lite camouflage in the new zealand alpine

Camouflage - Science or Fiction

Camouflage hunting clothing and some of the science behind it

First Lite Review

Transparency - For you the comsumer

Waterproof and breathable hunting clothing can be a mine field of misinformation. Independant testing like this from First Lite creates transparenc...

First Lite Review

Waterproofing and Breathabilty

With our changable weather our hunting apparel needs to do what is says it will with waterproofing and breathability.

First Lite Review

Custom Rifles

Gun Porn - Creating a custom rifle to better suit your purpose. Shaving weight and using the finest carbon components to create a super accurate mo...

Review