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New Dunlop Volleys – Fail
For a long time Dunlop Volleys have been the shoe of choice for a lot of bushwalkers and canyoners in NSW. They are particularly good for canyoning. The sole, favoured by roofers for a long time, has very good grip. … Continue reading
Posted in Bushwalking, Bushwalking Equipment, Canyoning
Tagged Dunlop Volley, Volley International
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Spondonicals
When I started bushwalking a very useful bit of gear that was sold by Paddy Pallins was a pair of spondonicals (or spondonicles?). These were always referred to as a “pair” like a pair of scissors. Other names for these … Continue reading
Posted in Bushwalking, Bushwalking Equipment
Tagged billy lifters, pot lifters, spondonicals, spondonicles
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