My Travel Backpack

“I had the pleasure of meeting some good friends in New Zealand last spring for four weeks of epic tramping around the North Island. I fell in love with the country, and it is by far the most beautiful place I have ever been. After a four day trip around the Tongariro Northern Circut, one of the group fell lame with a toe injury, which rendered a trip through Whirinaki impossible. I decided to rent my own vehicle for a few days and explore for myself, as I had heard from a hut warden at Mangetepopo that Whirinaki was not to be missed. And she was correct. I spend a quick two days in Whirinaki, in complete awe at the gigantic podocarp trees, and stunned by the songs of the birds which echoed through the grand cathedral. I met some possum hating locals, and some rain hating europeans. I even managed to go out at night to find some glow-worms, with great success. This picture encompasses everything that two days was for me. The sheer bliss of being in a lush, green, paradise…such a long way from home.” - Karsten

Backpack brand: ARC’TERYX
Backpack model and capacity: Bora 50, 50L
The location where you took the picture: Whirinaki Forest Park, North Island, New Zealand
Trip Length: In Whirinaki, 2. In New Zealand, 24.
More pictures at: http://www.karstosis.com

Thanks to Karsten Klawitter.
Should Karsten win our New Zealand photo contest?

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