Suggested Equipment

Extended Stay

Alternate List - Use ONLY as a guide

Consult this list if planning an extended hiking trip in NZ after the term abroad program ends. If you will only take the course and tour, you DO NOT need to use the list below, instead use the simple list here.

Field Wear Note

I've had questions about the ideal wear for field work in warm to hot climates. My recommendation is pants or shorts made of supplex nylon (trade name Qwik Dry). This stuff is cool, comfortable, very light weight, dries instantly, sheds dirt, washes well, takes up little suitcase space, and is virtually indestructible. I prefer the long pants as it reduces bites and scratches on the legs, and the "boot" tan line, but that's personal preference. Here are some web sources for the women's version of the long pants. These retailers also have shorts. Sierra Trading Post has a men's cut. Ladies, don't buy the men's cut. The women's will give you greater mobility and be more comfortable. NCA

http://www.SierraTradingPost.com/product.asp?base_no=22880

http://store.yahoo.com/trfitness/gramqwikdryp.html

http://www.backcountrystore.com/store/GRA0055.html?CP=CJData

Clothes

1-2 midweight long- sleeve polypro
1 fleece vest (optional)
1 fleece jacket
1 Gore-tex® outer shell
1 Polypro light long underwear
1 rainpants

1 nylon shorts
2-10 underwear
2 Khaki pants or light pants
1 Cotton Shirt (travel)
4 Socks (Thorlo® hiking socks)
1 pair hiking boots
1 running shoes

1 Teva® sandals (optional)
1 wool hat
1 baseball cap
1 nylon gaiters (optional)
1 mittens
1 Bathing suit

Personal Care / Sleeping

1 nylon bag with toiletries
1 sleeping bag
1 Thermarest® sleeping pad

Miscellaneous

1 camera (optional)


(Anything in Italics can be purchased in NZ)