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Tramping Gear List

This page lists the gear required for a tramping trip in the New Zealand environment.

Need	Packed
Basic Equipment
		Pack
		- Pack Liners (1 for gear part, 1 for sleeping bag)
		- Day Pack (if required)
		Tent, fly, poles and pegs
		Tramping Boots
		- Reefs or jandals

Sleeping Gear
		Sleeping bag
		Bed roll

Cooking Gear
		Gas cooker
		- Propane / Butane gas
		Billies and frying pans
		Matches or lighter

Eating Gear
		Galley bag
		- Knife, fork, spoon
		- Cup, plate, bowl
		- Dishwashing liquid (bio-degradable)
		- Tea Towel

Wet Weather Gear
		Waterproof raincoat
		Togs
		Towel

Clothing - Day & General
		T-shirts
		Shorts
		Underwear
		Socks (1 pair per day)

Clothing - Warm & Evening
		Warm jersey / polarfleece jumper
		Polypropylene clothing
		- Polyprop tops (x2)
		- Polyprop long johns
		- Polyprop Gloves (alpine environment)
		Trousers
		Long sleeve shirt
		Hut / evening socks
		Beanie or woollen hat

Toiletries
		Toilet bag
		- Toothbrush and toothpaste
		- Comb or brush
		- Deodorant
		- Toilet paper

Other Gear
		Personal first aid kit
		Survival kit
		- Survival bag
		- Survival blanket
		Pocket knife
		Medication (if any)
		Digital camera
		Torch and batteries
		Pack of cards
		Re-sealable bags (pack clothing, etc in this for waterproofing)
		GPS
		Compass
		Topographical map
		Insect repellent
		Sun hat
		Sunscreen
		Sunglasses
		Glasses case
		Handkerchiefs
		Spare plastic bags for rubbish etc.
		Spare batteries
		Water filter or purification tablets

Food / Drinks
		Breakfast
		Lunch
		Dinner
		Snacks
		Energy Food
		- Chocolate bars (or cake of)
		- Scroggin
		Salt, Sugar, etc.
		Water in camel bak or drink bottles (2 - 3L)
		UHT milk 250ml
		Powered drinks
		Extra emergency food

Additional (add your own)