What to take?
The following is a simple list of recommended gear for a tramp. Some items can be shared/carried between the group. Check with your event host if you are not sure what to take.
Clothing – What to wear?
No JEANS (or any other cotton clothing)
- Tramping boots
- Tramping socks (Wool or Merino recommended)
- Gaiters
- Waterproof/Windproof top (rain jacket)
- Waterproof over-trousers
- Shorts (quick drying)
- Underclothes (not cotton – sports/merino recommended)
- Polypropylene/wool tops
- Long johns
- Polar fleece jacket or down jacket
- Gloves (waterproof in winter)
- Warm hat
- Once again do not wear cotton…
Hut Clothes (for over-night trips)
These are your dry warm clothes for the hut. Not to be worn when walking:
- Polypropylene /wool top
- Polypropylene/wool long johns
- Socks
- Underclothes
- Pair hut shoes (jandals, sneakers, crocs)
Over-night gear
- Pack (Typically between 12 kg – 15 kg with gear)
- Plastic pack liner or dry bag (keep your gear dry)
- Food (See Food section below)
- Clothing (Additional over night clothing listed above)
- Sleeping bag (optional liner), ideally in a dry bag
- Sleeping mat, needed for full huts, tents, or bivvy.
- Tramping boots
- Gaiters
- Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Topo maps (both paper and phone apps) of the area and compass
- Torch with spare batteries
- Camera (optional)
- Tramping Stove and billy
- Knife, spoon, bowl, mug
- Matches or lighter
- Small sponge/dish cleaning gear
- Hydration bladder or water bottle – minimum 2 liters
- Toilet paper and other toiletries
- Personal first aid kit and medication (See Tramping Safety)
- Insect repellent
- Whistle
- Wallet (or plastic bag with a couple of cards and cash)
- Plastic bags (for rubbish, wet clothes, etc)
- Cell phone (See Phone Apps at bottom of page)
- Hut tickets or annual hut pass: Details on the DOC Website
- PLB (See Tramping Safety)
Food
Food can vary between peoples tastes. It’s a personal choice, but here are some ideas:
Breakfast
- 150gm muesli or cereal, or
- 75gm porridge and milk powder, or
- 75g macaroni and 50gm cheese.
Lunch
- Bread, Wraps or Crackers
- Cheese, salami, tuna
- Fruit
- Cornish Pastie
Evening Meal
Some event hosts are super amazing and arrange a shared meal. Spoil them in return to show your gratitude
- 150gm Pasta or Rice
- Meat or beans
- Dried or fresh vegetables
- Soup
- Desert
Beverages
- Tea
- Coffee
- Milo
- Milk powder
- Alcohol optional: Check with event host and be sensible
Snacks
- Scroggin (nuts, dried fruit, seeds)
- Chocolate
- Muesli bars
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