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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.

Clothes

1-2 midweight long- sleeve polypro
1 fleece vest (optional)
1 fleece jacket
1 Rain shell
1 Polypro type light long underwear
1 rainpants

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

1 "Teva" type 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
  toothpaste/toothbrush
  concentrated shampoo
  concentrated soap
  lip balm
  small towel
1 sleeping bag
1 sleeping pad

Miscellaneous

camera (optional)

1 mosquito repellent
1 Sunscreen (30 SPF)
1 qt/ltr water bottle
1 pack cover (optional)
1 headlamp (optional)
1 Flashlight
1 sunglasses


(Anything in Italics can be purchased in NZ)