Kiwi Ultralight

08/07/2026

"This has been the best tramping sleep setup we’ve used with little kids so far."

Jasmine, Mum of Kiwi Kids Outdoors , has been testing our ultralight quilts with her toddler and loving it. Read her thoughts in this excellent blog review. People new to quilts, parents, and those looking to get into the best quilt around - this one's for you.

And to answer the question Jasmine has: YES, double quilts are coming later this year and they're going to be THE THING TO HAVE for parents with kids, couples, and any other pairs sleeping arangement you would want!

Glad you're loving it Jasmine!

18kgs. That’s how heavy my tramping pack weighed in at. We were on a girls overnight trip to Canterbury’s Woolshed Creek Hut . My new friend Alice from Alice Adventuring weighed all of our packs at the trailhead for a laugh. Mine came out heaviest by far. “How??” they asked. “Old gear,” ...

18/06/2026

The Conservation Amendment Bill is a direct threat to the public conservation land we all enjoy for tramping, hunting and exploring.

We all care about New Zealand's outdoor spaces. If you want to understand what's at stake check out the FMC's breakdown or head over to Forest & Bird's webinar tonight to find out more (linked below).

08/06/2026

"I’m a quilt convert and I’ll be doing my best to nudge people to give them a whirl in the future!"

Jub, the man behind Chur NZ and the excellent weekly "NZ Hiking Newsletter", has been tramping around the world in his Kiwi Ultralight quilt for the last couple of years. Check out what he has to say in this thorough and thoughtful review.

If you're a fence sitter on quilts, let Jub answer the questions that are stopping your from joining the sleep system revolution!

"You're right that the fear of the unknown is the biggest barrier to selling quilts in NZ. In all seriousness, we believe that quilts are a superior product

12/02/2026

4 All-New Bush Cloth Patterns Available Now!

Sunrise, Camping, Kea, and Lighthouse - which is your favourite?

Check them out now and enjoy an automatic discount when you purchase more than 1!

A Bush Cloth is reusable toilet paper for drying off after peeing in the backcountry. The front is a soft suede cloth which is used to pat yourself dry. The back is a waterproof layer with a cool pattern to keep your hands dry and clean.

09/02/2026

Just 5 days left to submit Fitted Sheet photos- win up to $500!

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22/01/2026

24 hours in Nelson Lakes National Park

A lunchtime start up Pinchgut Track took us onto Robert Ridge, soaking in alpine views before dropping off the ridge near Pt 1777 and heading into 3rd Basin. The traverse to the tarns was slow but worth it. We camped beside the tarns in two Moa-1s as the light faded.

Day two was back up to the ridgeline, then scree surfing, route-finding, and bush bashing north, with the Tui 42 carrying comfortably all day before popping out onto Speargrass Track and cruising home.

Ridgelines, tarns, and proper off-track travel.
One for the memory bank.

13/01/2026

Show Us Your Sheet Summer Competition!

2 Ways To Win:
• $100 Kiwi Ultralight gift card — random draw
• $500 Kiwi Ultralight gift card — best / most unique photo (judged by us)

How to enter:
• Share a photo of your Kiwi Ultralight fitted sheet in use
• Post on Instagram or Facebook
• Tag
• Use

Each unique photo = one entry, and you can enter as many times as you like.

Entries close 15 February.

07/01/2026

has been out there section hiking Te Araroa with the Tui 42, and squeezing in weekend missions through the Kawekas in between.

From long trail days to local adventures, the Tui 42 is built to move comfortably, carry efficiently, and keep things simple no matter the terrain.

Thanks for taking us along on your journeys, Elle!
Pack: Tui 42

05/01/2026

Show Us Your Sheet Summer Competition - $600 up for grabs!

If you've been enjoying the original Kiwi Ultralight Fitted Sheet for DOC huts, we wanna see it!

2 Ways To Win:
• $100 Kiwi Ultralight gift card — random draw
• $500 Kiwi Ultralight gift card — best/most unique photo

How to enter:
• Share a photo of your Kiwi Ultralight fitted sheet in use via a post on Instagram or Facebook
• Tag
• Use

*OR submit online: www.kiwiultralight.co.nz/show-us-your-sheet

Each unique photo = one entry, enter as many times as you like.

Entries close 15 February.

29/12/2025

NZ Hunter Magazine published a review of our Moa 1 written by ultralight enthusiast, hunter, and all-round outdoorsman Greig Caigou. Now you can read the full review online!

Caigou says, "The Moa is truly ultralight, is put up and taken down ‘quick as’ and is spacious and storm-worthy. Sweet as!"

615 grams, true double wall, and more space than you'll know what to do with - go read the whole article and see why the Moa 1 is the best tent for your next adventure!

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