Back of beyond, noun, a far away place, removed from civilisation, middle of no where, well beyond the black stump, a nice climb in Karagahake Gorge, an innovative equipment manufacturer in New Zealand.

Back of Beyond™ now supplies outlets in Auckland and Rotorua, in addition to an Auckland kayak manufacturer. As well as kayaking equipment, Back of Beyond™ also specialise in manufacturing “One off” items such as light weight tents, racing gaiters and modifying existing equipment. If you can’t find it or it doesn’t do what you want (and is made from Fabric) get hold of Back of Beyond™ and discuss your requirements

Everything that comes together on the cutting tables of Back of Beyond™ is a custom product. Items of note include PFD's (Puppy Floatation Devices, based on the buoyancy aid standard NZS 5823:1989) and the lightest four person tent (610 gm) used in the 2001 Southern Traverse, created for the Outdoor Action Fourmidibles.