What do I need to bring?
To help you plan your trip, we offer the following list as a suggestion of what to pack. The weather can change quickly on this track so you must be prepared for adverse conditions. It is a good idea to make your pack light (aim for approximately 10-12kgs) for your own comfort while still having enough warm gear to prepare for cold and wet conditions.
Accessories
• Sleeping bag
• Simplified toilet bag (eg toothbrush + toothpaste)
• Sun block
• Head torch (with full batteries)
• Insect repellant
• 2L drink bottle (minimum)
• Ear Plugs
• Personal medicines (if required)
Optional
• Travel pillow
• Personal snacks
• Rain/weatherproof pants
• Swimming costume & micro-fibre towel
• Camera (USB charging facilities at accommodation)
• Pair of gaiters
• Gratuity for guide
Clothing
• Good quality waterproof rain jacket
• 1 pair of hiking boots/running shoes
• 1 pair of lightweight footwear for evenings
• 1 pair light trousers for evenings
• 1 pair walking shorts
• 1 or 2 T-shirts/shirts for walking in
• 1-2 woolen jersey or polar fleece
• 1 down/lightweight puffer jacket
• 1 spare shirt for evening
• 1 polypropylene/merino leggings/long johns
• 1 or 2 polypropylene/merino long sleeved tops (non-cotton)
• 3 pairs walking socks
• Spare woolen socks
• Spare underwear
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Sunhat
We have some equipment available. If you cannot provide everything on the list, please contact us.
We will supply you with the following; (Use of own personal gear also welcomed)
A top of the line 40L backpack, adjustable to different body shapes
Backpack rain cover and waterproof pack liner
A lightweight down sleeping bag rated to 0 degrees
Lightweight, high-quality carbon fiber hiking poles
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Day 1-3, Breakfast and Lunch Day 4
3 nights’ accommodation in remote back country huts (public)
