Day Trip

Day trips are a great way to get into tramping as they require little in the way of gear or time commitment but still let you get out into the beautiful NZ bush.


MINIMUM gear list:

• Day pack
• Waterproof raincoat
• Warm jumper (polar fleece/wool etc)
• Sturdy boots
• Drink bottle (at least 1 Litre)
• Snacks + Lunch
• Sunscreen + Sunhat
• Torch
• Thermals
• Pack waterproofing (plastic bags at a pinch)
  

Recommended List:

• SURVIVAL KIT. While not essential, this is HIGHLY recommended on all trips. What you put in it is up to you, basic gear is a survival bag, torch and batteries, knife, lighter and matches, first aid kit
  
• Change of clothes to leave in car for ride home
• Swimming Togs
• Camera
• First aid kit
• Survival Bag
  
  
  
  

Tramping

Must bring list:

• Waterproof raincoat
• Sturdy boots
• Fast drying shorts (2x preferable)
• T-shirts (2x preferable)
• Thick Socks (at least 2 pairs)
• Underwear
• Warm Woolen Jersey or Polyester Fleece (with no cotton)
• Polypro trousers (long johns)
• Polypro under shirt
• Beanie / warm hat
• Gloves (wool or polyprop are fine)
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping mat if in tents.
• Unbreakable bowl, cup, knife, fork and spoon
• Drink bottle, at least 2L
• Personal medication
• Personal first aid kit - including blister treatment.
• Toiletries
• Toilet paper
• Torch / headlamp with spare batteries.
• Pack liner to keep the things in your pack dry. If using rubbish bag use two layers.
• A pack that can take up all the things you need plus space for group food (5L spare).
• Sun hat and sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Emergency shelter (survival bags are light and about $5 from all good tramping stores)
  

Recommended List:

• SURVIVAL KIT. While not essential, this is HIGHLY recommended on all
  trips. What you put in it is up to you, basic gear is a survival bag,
  torch and batteries, knife, lighter and matches, first aid kit. It stays with you at all times
  
• Gaiters (to keep stones and mud out of boots)
• Jandals or Sandals to wear in the hut
• Insect repellent
• Camera
• A few plastic bags (supermarket bags or similar) are always handy.
• Pack of Cards!
• Babywipes or small flannel
• Hand Sanitiser (eg. Purell)

Not allowed/banned List:

• Jeans.
• Any clothes that contain cotton (as they will be very cold if wet)
• Umbrellas!

Semi-Alpine

Must bring list:

• Waterproof raincoat
• Sturdy boots
• Ice Axe, Crampons, Helmet.
• Fast drying shorts (2x preferable)
• T-shirts (2x preferable)Thick Socks (at least 2 pairs)
• Underwear * Warm Woolen Jersey or Polyester Fleece (with no cotton)
• Polypro trousers (long johns)
• Polypro under shirt
• Beanie / warm hat
• Gloves (wool or polyprop are fine)
• Sleeping bag
• Unbreakable bowl, cup, knife, fork and spoon
• Drink bottle, at least 2L
• Personal medication
• Personal first aid kit - including blister treatment.
• Toiletries
• Toilet paper
• Torch / headlamp with spare batteries.
• Unordered List Item
• Pack liner to keep the things in your pack dry. If using rubbish bag use two layers.
• A pack that can take up all the things you need plus space for group food (5L spare).
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses - essential!
• Sunscreen

Recommended List:

• SURVIVAL KIT. While not essential, this is HIGHLY recommended on all
  trips. What you put in it is up to you, basic gear is a survival bag,
  torch and batteries, knife, lighter and matches, first aid kit. It stays with you at all times
• Gaiters (to keep stones and mud out of boots)
• Jandals or Jandals to wear in the hut
• Insect repellent
• Camera
• A few plastic bags (supermarket bags or similar) are always handy.
• Pack of Cards!
• Babywipes or small flannel
• Hand Sanitiser (eg. Purell)

Not allowed/banned List:

• Jeans.
• Any clothes that contain cotton (as they will be very cold if wet)
• Umbrellas!

Alpine

Must bring list:

• Waterproof raincoat
• Waterproof pants
• Sturdy boots (pref. waterproof)
• Gaiters
• Ice Axe, Crampons, Helmet.
• T-shirts (2x preferable)
• Thick Socks (at least 2 pairs)
• Underwear
• Warm Woolen Jersey or Polyester Fleece (with no cotton)
• Polypro trousers (long johns) or fleece trousers x2
• Polypro under shirt x2
• Beanie / warm hat or balaclava
• Gloves (wool or polyprop are fine) x2 + Waterproof Gloves
• Sleeping bag (4 season)
• Sleeping mat
• Unbreakable bowl, cup, knife, fork and spoon
• Drink bottle, at least 2L
• Personal medication
• Personal first aid kit - including blister treatment.
• Toiletries
• Toilet paper/Poo Pot
• Torch / headlamp with spare batteries.
• Pack liner to keep the things in your pack dry. If using rubbish bag use two layers.
• A pack that can take up all the things you need plus space for group food (5L spare).
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses - essential!
• Sunscreen

Recommended List:

• SURVIVAL KIT. While not essential, this is HIGHLY recommended on all trips. What you put in it is up to you, basic gear is a survival bag, torch and batteries, knife, lighter and matches, first aid kit. It stays with you at all times
• Gaiters (to keep snow and ice out of boots)
• Camera
• A few plastic bags (supermarket bags or similar) are always handy.
• Pack of Cards!

May be useful List:

• Jandals or Slippers to wear in the hut
• Hand-warmers
• Babywipes or small flannel
• Hand Sanitiser (eg. Purell)
• Long sleeved (Glacier) shirt
  

Not allowed/banned List:

• Jeans.
• Any clothes that contain cotton (as they will be very cold if wet)
• Umbrellas!