TAUPO TRAMPING CLUB
New Zealand


What you need as a minimum for a day trip - all carried in a day backpack.
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Boots, waterproof parka and light over-trousers, spare warm clothing (wool or fibre fleece)
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Warm hat and gloves.
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Survival foil blanket or bag.
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Torch (LED head torch is best as it leaves your hands free and batteries last), candle, waterproof matches.
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First Aid kit - including water purifying tablets or water filter.
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Fire-lighting materials - waterproof matches or lighter, fire-lighter or piece of rubber.
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Relevant map, compass, pen and paper.
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GPS if you have one.
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PLB if the party is not carrying the club PLB.
If you need essential medication make sure you take two days' supply, and
a complete change of clothes should be left in the bus whilst you are tramping.
Lunch: This is your personal selection; a hot drink is advisable on a cooler day plus a filled water bottle, or water bladder. Some over-the-counter sports gels give an immediate energy boost. A short stop for morning tea (hot or cold drink and a snack) is usual on a club tramps.
A seemingly uneventful trip could be held up for some reason and evenings and nights can be cold – so be prepared.
For a longer trip, i.e. overnight or multiday - In addition to the day trip kit:
Suitably-sized backpack and liner.
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Sleeping bag, liner, mattress and tent/fly sheet if no hut.
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Stove and fuel, matches, billy or other cooking pot, eating utensils and food.
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Gear for use in the hut / tent (lightweight footwear, change of clothing - dry, light and warm).
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Toilet gear/toilet paper, lightweight towel, biodegradable soap.
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Sleeping bag, liner, mattress and tent/fly sheet if no hut.