What you need
WEEKEND TRIPS
This is a basic checklist based on New Zealand conditions with overnight stays in huts. Please feel free to check with the club if you are not sure about any of these items, or wonder about bringing additional items not listed here. Make sure you have left enough room in your pack to carry a shared group parcel/equipment i.e. tents, stoves, billies, shared evening meal items .
Equipment
Sturdy Pack and pack liner
Sleeping bag
Sleeping Mat
Plate, Mug & cutlery
Drink bottle
Toilet gear & small towel
Toilet paper
Headlamp or Torch
Personal First aid and any medications
Whistle & insect repellent
Sun protection – hat/glasses/sunscreen lotion
Map & compass
Matches in waterproof container & candle
Plastic Bags
Hut pass/Hut tickets
Pencil & paper
Clothing
Favour fast-dry synthetics and/or wool fabrics over cotton
Parka or Windbreaker & overtrousers
Handkerchiefs
Woollen hat or balaclava
Mitts or gloves
Warm Jersey or Jacket
Longjohns (wool or polypropylene) or Warm Trousers
Shorts (do NOT wear jeans)
Complete change of clothes
Boots & spare bootlaces
Three pairs of thick socks
Change of underwear
Light shoes or sandals/hut shoes
A bag with your other gear for a change at end of trip to travel home in which will remain in the vehicle.
Food
Breakfast, tea/coffee/sugar/milk
Powder Soup/Drink powder etc.
Snack food
2 Lunches
Full Water Bottle
Leader
Trip Leader will organise Maps, Club First Aid Kit, PLB, Cookers & Fuel & Matches, Billies & Pot Scrubber, Tents and Group Food for Shared Evening Meal