Having the right gear with you can make the difference between a great day in the hills, an uncomfortable experience, or in extreme cases, survival. New Zealand's weather is notoriously fickle, so being prepared for all conditions is essential.
All persons should carry their own personal gear. Clothing to be worn:
Wool or polyprop. T-shirt, shorts, socks (2 pr), boots & gaiters (Cotton clothing, jeans
& tracks pants aren't suitable), wool or fleece jacket.
Additional Clothing: Longjohns, long sleeve wool or polyprop, top, raincoat, overtrousers, socks, hat, gloves.
Gear: Pack with plastic liner, torch (hands-free headtorch recommended), spare bulb & batteries, whistle, matches, toilet paper, personal first aid kit, map & compass, plastic bags, pencil & paper.
Food: Drink bottle (1 litre), hot drink, lunch, snacks & spare food. (You should have enough food for one extra day).
Group gear: shelter (tent fly or bivvy bag), cooker and personal locator beacon (406MHz).
In addition to the above:
Food: a normal trip includes 1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner, snacks, and spare food.
Additional gear: cup, plate, knife, spoon, candle, hut tickets, Change of clothing for hut, hut shoes (optional).
Sleeping gear: Sleeping bag, liner and mattress
Group gear: Consider taking a Mountain radio/Personal Locator Beacon (406MHz), GPS, cellphone.
In Winter: Extra clothing, socks, snow goggles, sun-screen, crampons, ice axe (check with leader)
The Club has a limited range of gear available to members for use on club or private trips. Gear includes:
Contact the Gear Custodian for details
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