BIKING GEAR

Love your Love Handle – the curvaceous bike handlebar wrap for ultimate bike packing missions.  An ingenious fitting and adjustment system means this wrap fits securely to almost any bike. 

• Adjusts to fit up to a 15L Dry bag plus separate lightweight tent also fits pretty good.
• Designed, tested and built in NZ by serious long-time biking enthusiasts.
• Bike packing forever  ♥ ♥ ♥
• Choose Cactus-tough Ultra C-Canvas (Black) or (Olive) for lifelong durability.
• Covered by our Cactus Tough lifetime warranty.

A top-tube accessory bag with two velcro loop attachments. Mounts behind your handlebar stem to provide easy access to muesli bars, gels, a squashed banana, your cellphone, bike tools, maps, fireworks … and whatever else it is you like to keep handy.

Also mounts to the seat post end of your top tube so you can double-mount for extra storage.

• YKK zip
• Reflective cactus logo
  
• Olive & Black CWR

A good seat bag is an essential item for bike packing missions. The Cactus Love Bundle is a simple, tough, lightweight roll top seat bag that attaches securely to your seat rails and stem. Compression attachment and closure straps eliminate tail wag and a Hypalon/Velcro stem-strap adds reliability.

Designed, tested and built in NZ by serious long-time bike packing enthusiasts.  One of our testers loves his so much he uses it to commute to work every day (no more sweaty back!). 

A lot of love has gone into this wee bundle.

• Cactus-tough Premium C-Canvas for lifelong durability.
• Reflective strip and Cactus logo.
• Bungee straps (good for lashing your jandals on).
• Fits almost any bike.
• Cactus Grippin Buckles.
• Fits a Cactus drybag
• Covered by the Cactus Tough lifetime warranty

Our Glove Box bike packing storage gear provides additional, easy-access storage for essential on-the-road (or trail) items.

Designed to integrate with the Cactus Love Handle (handle-bar wrap), the Glove Box easily and quickly attaches with a super-secure quadruple side-release buckle system.

The Glove Box doubles as a waist-bag with a low-profile waist strap fixed unobtrusively to the back so it's never in the way, but there when you need it.

Webbing loops on the front store essential items, and an internal mesh pocket and high-vis lining help you organise and access your valuables with ease.

• Ultra C-Canvas for durability and practicality
• Reflective strip and Cactus logo on the front
• Made in Christchurch, NZ

For access to your body fuel and any other small items you might need on the fly.

• Ultra C-Canvas
• Mesh pocket
• Sturdy drawcord closure
• Velcro loop attachments

The Cactus Hip Bag is a modern incarnation of the classic Cactus Scumbag.
The larger carrying capacity, internal utility sleeves and super-supportive padded waist belt make the Hip Bag a little more versatile, and a little more user-friendly.
Originally conceived for cyclists, the Hip Bag fulfils a variety of alternative end-uses:

• Travel – keep your rubles, lira, ringgits or dinar close to hand when roving far-flung quarters
• Events commerce – stash the takings from your organic yoghurt sandals booth at this summer's Luminate festival
• Climbing – cut a lap on any multi-pitch without the burden of a backpack to hold your GUs and topo
• Running – the stability and comfort of the padded waistband will help you get wherever it is you're off to in such a hurry
• Dog walking – provides a handy reservoir of meaty treats

Features include:

• Large main compartment plus zipped front pocket
• Internal accessory sleeves
• Reflective strip
• Padded, adjustable waist belt
• C-Aircell mesh fabric backing
• Made in Christchurch, NZ
• Lifetime warranty on materials and workpersonship

Just when you thought you couldn't get anything better than merino crew for outdoor work or play... we bring you Cactus merino!

Longsleeved for those chilly NZ winters, these merino crew neck midweight tops are good for workwear, activewear or rock around town wear, they'll stop you from smuggling raisins on a cold day and keep you looking sharp with their subtle but cool homage to Cactus on the front.

So what's so blimin good about it? In a nutshell:

• We use midweight merino stretch corespun, that's..
• 30% stronger than conventional merino midweights 
• 20% superior abrasion resistance than conventional Merino midweights 
• Naturally odour resistant (phew!) 
• Faster drying
• Comfort stretch
• Retains shape

The Cactus merino longsleeve tee is the ultimate simple but awesome midlayer top.  Designed to keep you warm under your Cactus Hoody in the depths of winter or poking out from under your Cactus mountain jacket on an epic ski day or even working hard wicking off your sweat on an autumn tramp this is a no nonsense top performing merino tee!

So what's so blimin good about it? In a nutshell:

• We use midweight merino stretch corespun, that's..
• 30% stronger than conventional merino midweights 
• 20% superior abrasion resistance than conventional merino midweights 
• Naturally odour resistant (phew!) 
• Faster drying
• Comfort stretch
• Retains shape

The Cactus merino longsleeve tee is the ultimate simple but awesome midlayer top. 

Designed to keep you warm under your Cactus Hoody, poking out from under your Cactus mountain jacket on an epic ski day or working hard wicking off your sweat on an Autumn tramp.

This is a no-nonsense top-performing merino tee!

What's so blimin good about it? In a nutshell:

• We use midweight merino stretch corespun, that's..
• 30% stronger than conventional merino midweights 
• 20% superior abrasion resistance than conventional merino midweights 
• Naturally odour resistant (phew!) 
• Faster drying
• Comfort stretch
• Retains shape

Just when you thought you couldn't get anything better than merino for outdoor work or play... we bring you Cactus merino!

So what's so blimin good about it? In a nutshell:

The secret is in how the fibres are held together. Traditionally, fibres are twisted together for strength but in the process, the ends poke out, giving materials like wool their characteristic of the itchy Grandmas home knitted jersey feel.

Like wringing out a cloth, air pockets are squeezed out too. Cactus Merino on the other hand, lays the fibres along the same orientation as the rest of the yarn, so fabrics feel more comfortable. Because more of the insulating air is retained, Cactus merino materials are warmer and loftier than ring spun materials. 

Just when you thought you couldn't get anything better than merino for outdoor work or play... we bring you Cactus merino!

So what's so blimin good about it? In a nutshell:

 The secret is in how the fibres are held together. Traditionally, fibres are twisted together for strength but in the process, the ends poke out, giving materials like wool their characteristic of the itchy Grandmas home knitted jersey feel.

Like wringing out a cloth, air pockets are squeezed out too. Cactus Merino on the other hand, lays the fibres along the same orientation as the rest of the yarn, so fabrics feel more comfortable. Because more of the insulating air is retained, Cactus merino materials are warmer and loftier than ring spun materials. 

Hangdog Shorts are a reinvention of our classic Hangdog climbing shorts from the 90s. Only nowadays they've been revamped to suit to a more holistic, lifestyle-based approach to recreating outdoors.

Hangdog Shorts are made from a soft but durable polycotton drill fabric that also has a wee bit of mechanical stretch. We've rigorously wear-tested these by spending heaps of time out biking and climbing in the Port Hills. Product development can be a hard job eh, but someone's gotta do it! We've come to the firm conclusion that Hangdogs are the ultimate go-to shorts for doing good, active stuff outdoors, and they don't leave you feeling like a dork at the cafe or bbq afterwards.

Available in any colour, as long as it's slimming black.

• Low-profile zippered thigh pocket
• Reflective strip above back pocket (safety first)
• Triple stitched crotch
• YKK zips
• Lifetime warranty on faulty materials and workpersonship
• Made right here in NZ (of course)

Hangdog Shorts are a reinvention of our classic Hangdog climbing shorts from the 90s. Only nowadays they've been revamped to suit to a more holistic, lifestyle-based approach to recreating outdoors.

Hangdogs are made from a soft but durable polycotton drill fabric that also has a wee bit of mechanical stretch. We've rigorously wear-tested these by spending heaps of time out biking and climbing in the Port Hills. Product development can be a hard job eh, but someone's gotta do it! We've come to the firm conclusion that Hangdogs are the ultimate go-to shorts for doing good, active stuff outdoors, and they don't leave you feeling like a dork at the cafe or bbq afterwards.

Available in any colour, as long as it's black.

• Low-profile zippered thigh pocket
• Reflective strip above back pocket (safety first)
• Triple stitched crotch
• YKK zips
• Lifetime warranty on faulty materials and workpersonship
• Made right here in NZ (of course)

The Henry backpack is our fast and light adventure pack for a big day, or even weekend, out. Top loading to handle different size loads easily, we’ve kept things as minimal as possible, using lightweight fabrics where feasible, to enable you to forget about the pack and get on with the task at hand.

The reasonably large main bag will mean adventure racers and speed freaks will push the limits of what is viable with such a lightweight bag, yet the C-Aircell harness and shoulder straps keep the comfort levels high enough for a ultra lightweight multi day MTB trip. A shock cord compression system allows easy stowage of a jacket on the outside, and our oversized lid means lots of storage and maintains protection for the main bag closure if the bag is full or if you’ve got stuff under the lid. Run, hike, bike, ski, you name it - the Henry backpack is your number 1 lightweight option.

• Easy access side pockets with one handed closures so you can get to food or water bottles on the go
• A mesh pocket on the back panel
• Internal hydro sleeve with convenient routing for the tube to keep you hydrated
• Bladder tube retainer on the shoulder straps to keep the tube handy. The tube runs on the outside of the shoulder strap, not internally where it could end up rubbing you the wrong way
• External shock cord for excess clothing, and for load compression to keep things stable on your back

Our enduring, streamlined solution for mountain bike trips and running around the hills, or everyday urban existence. The Zero is a unit you hardly know you're wearing - until you need it, that is, when like the proverbial black hole it will consume just about anything you can throw at it (can fit a 6 pack of beer and still have room for a vege burger and chips).

The Zero is our choice for riding the Heaphy or Old Ghost Road, sit low for riding uphill and crank it down for the bumps. It'll take the cheese rolls and dates and it won't torque your lumber like a bum bag. 

• Mesh phone/wallet/keys pocket for the daily essentials
• Hydro sleeve bladder holder to keep you going up the last big hill of the day
• C-Aircell padded back and straps for comfort, and a 25mm waist belt to keep things stable
• External shock cord for load compression and/or that extra item of clothing

A stylish, functional, and Cactus-tough roll-top back pack.

The Ruckus is our ideal backpack for urban life – fits your laptop, lunch, bike lock, spare jacket, and still has room for that copy of The Luminaries you haven't finished reading yet.

• Internal mesh zip stash pocket, and external low-profile zip pocket –  for the detritus of urban life.
• The external sleeve is perfect for storing spare shoes or jandals.
• Slim profile for stealth and comfort.
• Roll, latch, cinch – adjust the volume to your needs with a roll-top closure that's quick and easy to use, secure and weatherproof.
• Cactus 'Device Drop Redundancy' design. The internal sleeve sits up from the base of the pack, to protect your laptop from meeting the concrete when you set down or drop your pack.
• Bike-light attachment tab.

Made by happy people right here in our factory on Lichfield St, Christchurch, NZ.

The perfect little organiser to keep all of your tools (or tool sets) in one place. 

You could get a few to be ultra organised. One for your bike tools, one for your spanners, one for your screw drivers, one for your carving (or kitchen) knives, one for your kids pencils and paint brushes, one for your sewing kit. When you get one you won't know how you coped without one before. 

• Made of C-Canvas with tough Cordura webbing

• Adjustable strapping with buckle so you can fill it as much as you want

• Made right here in Christchurch backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship

• 250mm (high) X 290mm wide (when open). Each pocket is 80mm wide and 110mm high. When folded up it's about 100mm wide X 130mm high. Perfect for under the bike seat, in the glove box, in the bigger tool bag.

Now we can say that we can dress you head to toe in good quality kit.

These are a lighter weight version of our Nuyarn Merino socks – perfect for summer – breathable and non-stinky.*

And they have a 'safety first' reflective Cactus logo on the back.

Now, we know we're not reinventing the wheel here. A sock is a sock. But like our other socks, and all thing Cactus, we've made sure these ones will go the distance. 

These lightweight, reflective Cactus Logo socks come in black and in three sizes. Made in New Zealand.

*We make no guarantees about stink-free feet – you will, unfortunately, still have to wash these socks. 

Now we can say that we can dress you head to toe in good quality kit.

We're not reinventing the wheel here. A sock is a sock. But like all things Cactus, we've made sure that these ones will go the distance. We did the ultimate test and made Rob wear a pair. Cactus socks will keep your toes toasty warm, make your shoes more comfortable, last for ages and being merino - shouldn't stink.*

For all you old school people out there who think they'll be too warm for summer, Merino is not only super warm in the winter, it's also super breathable in the summer. 

The Cactus socks come in black and in three sizes. Made in New Zealand.

*depending on personal hygiene, they will stink after several days of wear without washing. 

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it an afro shower cap? No, it's a Hi-Vis Yellow Day Pack Cover made from quality 400 denier Oxford nylon to exacting Cactus quality standards to be sure it has your back for miles and miles and miles.

• Hi-Vis yellow fabric with reflective stripe so there's no blimmen excuse for hitting you on your bike
• Handy loop to which you might attach a bike light right in the middle of your back
• Waterproof to keep your faithful old daypack dry even if it is really past its best before date
• Shock cord around the outside to help fit various sizes of pack and variable packloads

The return of the Cactus Merino Beanie and this time in new colours.

Upcycled from Cactus Merino scraps that we saved from landfill, our fitted beanie is thin enough to sit comfortably under ski/bike/climbing helmets whilst still being nice and warm - but not too warm!

• Over the ears design to keep wind out
• Quick drying
• Fitted design for multiple applications
• Built Cactus Tough
• Made in New Zealand with first world environmental and labour values
• Casual styling which won't let you down in most social situations

A wooly merino thing that keeps your lid feeling warm and looking cool.

Made in NZ from the least-scratchy 100% merino wool we could get our hands on. Comes in black, grey or navy.

If you prefer a thinner beanie for under your helmet/hat, check our our Fitted Beanie.

• Over the ears design to keep wind out
• 100% merino wool
  
• Built Cactus Tough
• Cactus logo front-and-centre
• Made in New Zealand with first world environmental and labour values
• Casual styling which won't let you down in most social situations

A merino tube thing that keeps your neck-to-your-nose toasty warm and protected from the elements.

Perfect for heading up the mountain on a chilly ski day, jumping on your bike with a gnarly headwind, or smashing out a fresh morning hike.

• Over the ears design to keep wind out and create a seal underneath your helmet
• Plain and simple design
• Built Cactus Tough
  
• Made in New Zealand with first world environmental and labour values.

A simple shoulder bag for the modern urbanite. Please note - not all colours and sizes available at all times.

We’ve been using lots of our Ultra C-Canvas lately and it’s such a nice fabric we couldn’t resist making a day to-day bag out of it.

Once again the theme with this one is simplicity and durability. Given how varied our customers are we aren’t even going to try and guess what you might want to carry in your Witness, but we’ve designed it to be perfect size for everyday use if you don't like to be burdened with too much excess stuff.

• The main bag has enough space for a book or two, your iPhone (no doubt), and your lunch
• The medium Witness will fit most tablets (painkillers or the digital kind) or a small laptop
• An internal pocket with sections for your wallet, phone, and pens.
• Easily adjustable shoulder strap
• Grippin Buckle flap closure - fast, secure and lasts forever
• Construction backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship

Made from 100% merino. The Mid-layer Merino is the ultimate four-seasons-in-one-day top.

Slip this beauty under your Cactus Mountain Jacket for a powder day in Winter, pop it over your Cactus longsleeve for removable warmth in Spring or Autumn, and over your Cactus Tee on a morning hike before the sun rocks up in Summer.

Simple and effective with an embroidered Cactus logo, a handy half zip, and subtle thumb holes designed to a Cactus-tough standard. 320 grams per square metre makes this top a bit weightier than our other merino gear - perfect for layering.

The Mid-layer Merino won't just be your favourite grab-and-go top, it also looks super sleek and is naturally odour-resistant so you can look (and smell) your best.

• Made in New Zealand from 100% merino
• Subtle but strong thumb holes
  
• A half zip 
• Embroidered Cactus logo
• Naturally odour resistant (phew!)
• Faster drying
• Retains shape
  

Looking for more of an under-layer? Check out the Merino Tee or Longsleeve Tee. Both made from a slightly lighter merino blend, perfect for wearing on their own or under another layer.

Made from 100% merino. The Mid-layer Merino is the ultimate four-seasons-in-one-day top.

Slip this beauty under your Cactus Mountain Jacket for a powder day in Winter, pop it over your Cactus longsleeve for removable warmth in Spring or Autumn, and over your Cactus Tee on a morning hike before the sun rocks up in Summer.

Simple and effective with an embroidered Cactus logo, a handy half zip, and subtle thumb holes designed to a Cactus-tough standard. 320 grams per square metre makes this top a bit weightier than our other merino gear - perfect for layering.

The Mid-layer Merino won't just be your favourite grab-and-go top, it also looks super sleek and is naturally odour-resistant so you can look (and smell) your best.

• Made in New Zealand from 100% merino
• Subtle but strong thumb holes
  
• A half zip 
• Embroidered Cactus logo
• Naturally odour resistant (phew!)
• Faster drying
• Retains shape
  

Looking for more of an under-layer? Check out the Merino Tee or Longsleeve Tee. Both made from a slightly lighter merino blend, perfect for wearing on their own or under another layer.

The Subductor is a c-210n6 lined courier style shoulder bag, but has a squarer shape, making it suitable for A4 papers, folders, and meetings. The Subductor comes with a cross-strap which pulls it around your body; avoiding that dreaded forward swing as you’re passing the Brooklyn bus. A superb around-town equipment vehicle and incredibly hard-wearing to boot. We do bang on about our stuff lasting a long time, but it’s true. Davie Robinson’s one of these is still going strong after 15 years and due to the design’s lack of dependence on zips and high construction values it should pretty much last forever.

• Corner covers to protect your stuff from even the worst Wellington southerly
• Fully lined with c-210n6, for the same reason!
• Two front pockets for convenient access to your wallet/phone/keys/u lock
• Fat 50mm shoulder strap

This is the cycle commuters dream over the shoulder satchel. Based on the messenger bag, this bag is designed for carrying your laptop, notebooks, phone and fancy pens (with compartments for each). Designed by an actual bicycle messenger and after months of engineering, prototypes and deep discussions the Mercury is a winner for all of you cyclists out there. It's also ideal as a travel satchel or work laptop carry bag.

Comes in Black canvas with Black trim, or Black cordura with Blue trim.

Like all things Cactus, it's built to last. Unlike all things Cactus, this puppy has a few complex features:

• Separate padded laptop pocket (fits a Macbook Pro 15" (of course)) - fleece lined and everything
• 4 smaller pockets for pens, Pod Wallet, business cards, Moleskine notebooks, Iphone and whatnot
• Corner gussets on the lid to keep the rain out of the inside
• Reflective strip (small enough to be cool, bright enough to be safe when commuting at night)
• Quick release buckle on shoulder strap
• Quick and easy grab loop to adjust shoulder strap length
• Shoulder strap comes with cross strap to keep it from moving around and can be used both left and right
• Key loop
• Includes No Worries 5yr Guarantee
• Covered by Cactus-Tough Lifetime Warranty

Practical, warm, and just the right amount of fancy - we bring you the Cactus Merino Polo Shirt. 

Built for those who often find themselves shooting from the site/farm straight into a meeting (or anywhere else it is frowned upon to wear a smelly tee). Check out the Long Sleeved version, if you're more into that.

Made from 100% merino, this Polo Shirt will warm you up on cold days and cool you down on warm days. It is naturally odour resistant, so you could run around in it all day and end up in a somewhat-fancy place without stinking the place out. One of our Cactus Crew tested this theory for a whole week without washing and noone had any complaints.

So what's so blimin' good about it? In a nutshell:

• It's 100% merino. Epic.
• Naturally odour resistant (phew!)
• Fast drying
• Comfort stretch
• Retains its shape

Practical, warm, and just the right amount of fancy - we bring you the Cactus Merino Polo Shirt. 

Built for those who often find themselves shooting from the site/farm straight into a meeting (or anywhere else it is frowned upon to wear a smelly tee). Check out the Short Sleeved version, if you're more into that.

Made from 100% merino, this Polo Shirt will warm you up on cold days and cool you down on warm days. It is naturally odour resistant, so you could run around in it all day and end up in a somewhat-fancy place without stinking the place out. One of our Cactus Crew tested this theory for a whole week without washing and noone had any complaints.

So what's so blimin' good about it? In a nutshell:

• It's 100% merino. Epic.
• Naturally odour resistant (phew!)
• Fast drying
• Comfort stretch
• Retains its shape