Generic Gear List

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT 

❏     Backpack 65-80 litres for multi-day trips 

❏     Waterproof pack liner 

❏     Tent 

❏     Sleeping mat

❏     Sleeping bag 

❏     Headlamp and one set of spare batteries 

❏     Survival kit: 

          Make sure this is stored in a waterproof bag 

❏     Survival bag or emergency blanket 

❏     Whistle most Macpac packs have whistles built into   

          the chest strap 

❏     Pencil and paper 

❏     Matches/ lighter 

❏     Knife* Small and sharp is best 

❏     Eating utensils: spork, bowl or plate, cup 

❏     Water bottle or bladder Drink at least two litres per day  

          and remember to add electrolytes 

❏     Toiletries and medication      

❏     Use biodegradable soap and don’t wash in streams or

          lakes 

❏     Sunscreen and insect repellent 

❏     Rubbish bag. All rubbish must be taken out with you.

❏     First-aid kit. Make sure you include a blister kit,

          antihistamines and painkillers 

❏     Map and compass Print out your map from

         www.topomap.co.nz  Optional: GPS (or app on phone)* 

❏     Recommended: Bivvy, fly or tarpaulin 

❏     Cooking equipment:  Pot  Stove and gas 

❏     Cleaning equipment:  Biodegradable soap  Scrubber  Tea

          towel  Toilet paper and hand sanitiser

❏     Candles or battery-operated lamp

*Knives need to be approved by the leader before leaving.

*Phone use will be at the discretion of the leader. 

ESSENTIAL CLOTHING 

❏     Boots - Choose boots that are suitable for the terrain, 

          weight you’re  carrying and duration of the trip  Tramping

          socks Take one pair for every two days you’re tramping 

❏     Thermal base layer: top and leggings 

❏     Fast-drying shirt Long-sleeve shirts with a UPF 50+   

          rating are best all year round 

❏     Fast-drying shorts or pants 

❏     Mid-layer fleece - Take an extra merino or fleece mid     

          layer when it’s cold 

❏     Down or fleece jacket 

❏     An extra pair of socks and underwear 

❏     Warm hat and gloves are important, even in summer 

❏     Sun hat and sunglasses 

❏     Rain jacket. For maximum comfort and safety, choose

          jacket with a hydrostatic head of at least 5,000mm and     

          breathability rating of 5,000 or more 

❏      Waterproof over-trousers or pants

 SUGGESTED FOOD

Breakfast: Choose something that does not require a lot of preparation and cooking. such as cereal with powdered milk with added dried fruit or nuts (if there are no people with allergies), instant porridge or a breakfast bar.

Lunches: These should be able to be eaten on the go as you may not always be in a position to boil the billy. Sandwiches, cheese, salami and crackers or energy bars are ideal.

Dinner: freeze-dried meals are light and easy to prepare. Pasta meals and Rice based meals are good alternatives. You could bring a premade frozen meal to reheat for the first day.

Snacks: Scroggin, chocolate bars, nuts if there are no people with allergies. 

Emergency food: an extra freeze-dried meal, rice or noodles.