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!