Te Araroa Gear List

Te Araroa Tail was my first thru-hike experience and to be honest, I was very afraid to forget something when I packed my backpack. Let me show you all the gear I personally used during this adventure and also the gear I would change/purchase for a future long distance hike. I hope this will save you some time.

Hiking Gear [Updated] :

• Tent - MSR Hubba Hubba NX

• Sleeping Bag - Pyrenex Ladakh 900

• Backpack - FJÄLLRÄVEN Abisko Friluft 45

• Matress - Therm-a-Rest ProLite Sleeping Pad

• Trekking Poles : Guidetti

• Dry Bags - 3x Sea to Summit (Small, Medium, Big)

• PLB (Personal Locator Beacon)

Clothes [Updated] :

• Boots - Asics Fujitrabuco

• Crocs/Sandals

• Down Legging - Icebreaker

• Base Layer - Icebreaker

• Second Layer - Icebreaker

• T-shirts Merinos 2x - Forclaz

• Short - Icebreaker

• Rain Jacket - Pyrenex Parka Guido

• Down Jacket - Pyrenex Montardo

• Socks & Underwear x2 - Icebreaker

• Micro Fiber Towell - Towell Fit-Flip

• Sunglasses

• Buff - Buff

• Hat - The North Face

Camera Gear [Updated] :

• Camera - Sony A7IV

• Lens - TAMRON - 28-75mm F/2.8

• Microphone - Rode VideoMicro

• Camera Batteries x4 - NP-FW50 Onshida Batteries

• Action Camera - GoPro Hero 11

• Tripod - Gorillapod 3k

• Rain Cover - Peak Design Shell

• Camera Clip Peak Design - Capture Camera Clip

• Memory Cards 2x - Sony Tough 128GO

• Memory Cards Waterproof Case - Angeek Storage

• Powerbank - Anker 20,000Ah

Cooking [Updated] :

• Gas Cooker - Jetboil

• Food Bag

• Cutlery - Sea to Summit

• Cup - Sea to Summit

• Plastic Bag

• Gas

• Lighter

• Chemical Water Treatment

• Water Storage

• Water Filter - Sawyer Mini Filter

Toiletries :

• Toilet Paper

• Toothbrush & Toothpaste

• Hand Sanitizer

• Sunscreen

• Lip Balm

• Nail Clippers

• Pain Killers

• Bandages

• Insect Repellent

• Plastic Bag

Others :

• Hut Pass

• Credit/Debit Cards

• Passport

• Trail Guide - Guthook App

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Synopsis : In 2019, during his journey to New Zealand, Dylan a photographer and filmmaker passionate by the outdoors decided to start an adventure of 3000 km by feet following #TeAraroaTrail : New Zealand’s Longest Hiking Trail. One goal in mind, to make his first adventure film documentary. Beyond the beauty of New Zealands landscapes, his journey led him to meet inspiring people from different backgrounds who shared their personal experiences and learnings. An invitation to adventure and to connect with people.