Dylan Moron, photographer and Pyrenex down jacket enthusiast for several years, shares with us in pictures his daily life in New Zealand and takes us on a journey to distant lands with breathtaking landscapes.
For this trip, he equipped himself with several down jackets, coats and a natural down sleeping bag from Pyrenex to enjoy this long road trip in optimal conditions of warmth and comfort. On the sunny hills of Lake Tekapo and during his visit to the mouth of the town of Bluff, Dylan wears the Montardo down jacket. Light and warm, it is ideal for travelling when temperatures are variable or moderate. Ultra-compressible, it allows him to pack it away quickly and with minimal bulk in his bag.
In rainy or very windy weather, Dylan equipped himself on several occasions with the Guido parka, particularly during his excursion to the Nelson Lakes, one of the sunniest spots in New Zealand (in normal times). This short parka is highly technical: stretch fabric, waterproof, breathable with sealed seams. It allows you to withstand cool and damp conditions while providing freedom of movement throughout your outings.
Mont Cook / Aoraki, the highest point in New Zealand, reaches 3,724 metres above sea level, above the Tasman Glacier located in the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Since 1998, its name combines that of Māori legend (indigenous Polynesian peoples) and that paying tribute to James Cook, the English explorer who was the first European to map Newfoundland and New Zealand. The summit was first climbed in 1894 by Tom Fyfe, George Graham and Jack Clarke.
The nights are cool in New Zealand, and Dylan was able to enjoy the comfort and the warmth of the down in a Pyrenex sleeping bag. He chose the Népal 800 to face the low temperatures during bivouacs. Filled with 100% natural down, this sleeping bag allows you to tackle relatively cold nights (around 2°C) without the slightest apprehension. Even indoors, this sleeping bag is a pleasure, particularly in winter and during the shoulder seasons.
Find all of Dylan's adventures on his Instagram account.
