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.
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 toiletriesconcentrated shampoo
concentrated soap
lip balm
small towel
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)