oliverlane89
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« on: June 28, 2008, 04:50:01 pm » |
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Off to New Zealand soon to brave their Winter, and I rather thought that the traveling clothes that I had assembled had a very steam punk theme to them!
I will provide photographs when I can - got my goggles back from the opticians today - WWI Aviator style goggles in chrome with flip up polarized lenses to stop glare from the snow.
Rather cool!
Photographs to come...
- L
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« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2008, 12:29:35 am » |
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Be sure to pack something to ward of the giant killer crickets. And they say those giant birds are extinct but...
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« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2008, 12:13:44 am » |
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Be sure to pack something to ward of the giant killer crickets. And they say those giant birds are extinct but...
Keas are alive and well...  NZ again later in the year before the sandflies wake up. |
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« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2008, 03:15:43 am » |
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« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2008, 04:37:11 am » |
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Be sure to pack something to ward of the giant killer crickets. And they say those giant birds are extinct but...
Keas are alive and well... NZ again later in the year before the sandflies wake up. Actually, I was talkin' about them Moa birds. 12 feet high and over 500 pounds. Can you imagine the size of those drumsticks? |
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« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2008, 01:57:56 pm » |
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Be sure to pack something to ward of the giant killer crickets. And they say those giant birds are extinct but...
Keas are alive and well... NZ again later in the year before the sandflies wake up. Actually, I was talkin' about them Moa birds. 12 feet high and over 500 pounds. Can you imagine the size of those drumsticks? According to the Discovery Channel, like the Dodo, Moa birds tasted so terrible that most of it would be thrown away. A pity, really - you'll have to nip over to the mainland and nab one of those giant wombats. Back on topic: Prescription goggles? This I would like to see! |
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« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2008, 02:35:00 pm » |
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New Zealand eh? Lucky. That is definitely on my list of top five places outside the US that I want to visit before I die. Back on topic: Prescription goggles? This I would like to see!
As would I! Being almost legally blind in my left eye there is no way I can get around wearing prescription lenses and I am unable to wear contacts due to a psycological fear of putting anything in my eye. How would one go about having such a thing done? Do you buy the goggles first then bring them to the optician or would it be possible to order suitable goggles through them? |
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oliverlane89
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« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2008, 05:14:37 pm » |
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Somewhat delayed but I'm due to leave in a week now and this is the first time I've had the opportunity to take photos. Traveling kit for the New Zealand Winter. (And yes I do have funny expressions in all of these, the sun was in my eyes) Me looking like a thinner Mr. Toad:    And prepared for the Snow:    Comments welcome, especially those explaining how to stop goggles steaming up! |
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« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2008, 05:24:07 pm » |
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very dashing as always, mr. lane. the fuzzy hat is a bit silly, but you seem to have a penchant for silly hats particularly like the third pic. glad you're in my free range harem ^_^ |
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« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2008, 08:25:09 pm » |
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Those pictures remind me of something that's been puzzling me a long time. What is the function of that flap over the right shoulder on a trench coat? My own has one too but I can't figure out what the hell it's for. Theres also some kind of curved strap on the back of the collar that I can't figure out either.
As to the Russian headgear, is it really that cold in New Zealand this time of year?
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oliverlane89
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« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2008, 10:23:41 pm » |
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So I'm told by my local guide.
The flap on the neck should have a button hole on, it wraps around the front to protect you from the wind. I've got it done up on one of the photos, have a look.
As for the flap, it's called a 'rain flap' but its true use is a mystery to me.
- L
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« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2008, 12:20:44 am » |
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Somewhat delayed but I'm due to leave in a week now and this is the first time I've had the opportunity to take photos.
Traveling kit for the New Zealand Winter.
(And yes I do have funny expressions in all of these, the sun was in my eyes)
Comments welcome, especially those explaining how to stop goggles steaming up!
Nice Fur Hat... When playing paintball neat washing up liquid was helpful in preventing the goggles steaming up.. |
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« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2008, 12:39:34 am » |
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Look for possum pam's hats.
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« Reply #13 on: August 11, 2008, 02:05:27 am » |
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Spiffing. As for temperature? Depends where you're going, there won't be alot of snow, but expect cold wind and rain. The fur hat might be overdoing it (ok maybe not for the deep south). Remember to bring plenty of blankets (to trade with the natives that is) |
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« Reply #14 on: August 11, 2008, 04:10:45 am » |
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Spiffing. As for temperature? Depends where you're going, there won't be alot of snow, but expect cold wind and rain. The fur hat might be overdoing it (ok maybe not for the deep south). Remember to bring plenty of blankets (to trade with the natives that is) I hear hats and glass beads are popular too. |
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oliverlane89
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« Reply #15 on: August 11, 2008, 08:52:08 am » |
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Spiffing. As for temperature? Depends where you're going, there won't be alot of snow, but expect cold wind and rain. The fur hat might be overdoing it (ok maybe not for the deep south). Remember to bring plenty of blankets (to trade with the natives that is) Perhaps I should clarify just so you don't think me very odd - yes I will be on the south Island, and further more I will be in the Mountains. Big hat deffo nescesary. - L |
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« Reply #16 on: August 16, 2008, 08:15:10 am » |
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As for the flap, it's called a 'rain flap' but its true use is a mystery to me.
- L
This idea just came to me, and it's only a guess, but could the "rain flap" be to provide a dry spot to hold your rifle butt? |
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« Reply #17 on: August 16, 2008, 06:43:44 pm » |
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I pulled out my coat, and set to figuring out its mysteries once and for all.
The strange strap on the collar does wrap around and button back to make a kind of face mask. I think it would make an extra layer to protect a scarf or perhaps a tie or something.
The rain flap concealed a final button for the opposite side of the coat. When buttoned up on that side the flap covers the top of the coat's overlap, and in a rainstorm it would stop water from running into the coat through that overlap.
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