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Quick gear list

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Quick gear list Fitness Clothing & equipment Food Leading a trip Planning resources Tramping songs
Quick gear list
Fitness Clothing & equipment Food Leading a trip Planning resources Tramping songs

>> GEAR EXPLAINED <<

>> WHAT FOOD TO BRING <<


BASIC

❏     Pack + Pack liner/drybags

❏     Raincoat

❏     Headtorch + spare batteries

❏     Boots + socks

❏     Gaiters for rough terrain and snow only**

❏     Shorts + teeshirt not cotton

❏     Fleece/wool jumper not cotton

❏     Thermal top and bottom

❏     Warm hat, gloves and neck gaiter

❏     Sunhat + sunscreen

❏     1L+ water bottle

❏     Map + compass**

❏     Personal first aid kit

❏     Toilet paper + hand sanitizer


OVERNIGHT

BASIC + OVERNIGHT

❏     Sleeping bag

❏     Sleeping mat*

❏     Hut clothes optional

❏     Toothbrush + toiletries

❏     Bowl, mug and cutlery

❏     Billy*

❏     Cooker* + lighter/matches

❏     Hut tickets/backcountry hut pass


CAMPING

BASIC + OVERNIGHT + CAMPING

❏     Tent*/Fly + groundsheet*


ALPINE

BASIC + OVERNIGHT + ALPINE

❏     Overtrousers

❏     Sunglasses

❏     Alpine boots ¾ shank minimum

❏     Crampons*

❏     Iceaxe*

❏     Climbing helmet*


CLIMBING

❏     Harness with safety

❏     Climbing Shoes

❏     Belay device


* VUWTC can provide this item if required

** Check with your leader if these are required

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