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What
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The following equipment is essential no matter how warm it is on the day
of your departure. Most equipment is available for hire or purchase in Te Anau,
Queenstown or Invercargill. A range of food is available in Tuatapere.
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Clothing
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You
will need at least one set of clothes to walk in and another dry set to change
into at night. It is not possible to dry clothes in the huts.
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Boots:
need to be comfortable and well broken in
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Socks:
(wool/polypropylene) two pairs
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Shorts:
(cotton/nylon)
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Shirt:
(wool/polypropylene)
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Longjohns
or trousers: (wool/polypropylene)
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Jersey
or Jacket: (wool/polar fleece)
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Undershirts/T-shirt:
(wool/polypropylene)
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Mittens/Gloves:
(wool/polypropylene)
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Woolen
hat/balaclava & sunhat
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Raincoat:
(waterproof, windproof with hood)
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Extra
socks, underwear, shirt or lightweight jersey
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It
is essential that this clothing is carried as your safety and the safety of
others could well depend on it. Cotton clothing such as jeans, T-shirts and
sweatshirts is not suitable. Polypropylene, which is quick drying is best.
Synthetic clothing is flammable.
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Personal
Equipment
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Pack:
with large waterproof/plastic liner
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Sleeping
Bag: good quality down or hollofil
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Matches/lighter:
in waterproof container
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Torch:
spare batteries
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Eating
utensils: knife, fork, spoon, plate, and cup
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Cooking
utensils: pot/pan/billy/pot scrubber
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Toilet
gear: soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, small towel – Do not wash or use
soap in lakes or streams
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First
Aid Kit: insect repellent, sunscreen, blisterkits, pain relief, assorted
bandages
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Survival
Kit: survival blanket, whistle, paper, pencil, spare days food
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Drink
Bottle: you will need to drink regularly during the day
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Optional extras:
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sunglasses
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camera |
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lightweight
shoes for in the hut
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