Hiking

This page is dedicated to my interest in hiking. New Zealand is renowned for its exceptional hiking opportunities, often referred to as “tramping” locally. It offers a wide variety of trails, from short day hikes to multi-day adventures, showcasing diverse landscapes and stunning natural beauty.

Photos

Kaweka Forrest Park, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, December, 2023

Kaweka Forrest Park, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, December, 2023.

Dominie Hut 1,500m, Kaweka Forrest Park, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, June, 2025

Dominie Hut 1,500m, Kaweka Forrest Park, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, June, 2025.

Gear

Pack

ItemYearCostWeightNotes
Macpac Te Araroa 55L Hiking Backpack2024$250.00NZD1530
Catus 15l Dry Bag2023$20.00NZD100
Black Bin Bag

Sleep System

ItemYearCostWeightNotes
Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Extreme Insulated Sleeping Mat (R6.2)2025$314.00NZD720
Kathmandu Icarus Hybrid Down Sleeping Bag (-5)2024$200.00NZD1310

Shelter

ItemYearCostWeightNotes
Rab Trailhead Bivvy Bag2025$200.00NZD400
OZtrail Hiker Fly (350 x 210 cm)2024$39.95NZD900

Water Filtration

ItemYearCostWeightNotes
LifeStraw Peak Squeeze (650ml)2023$59.99NZD100
Solomon Elite Bladder (1.5L)2025$79.99NZD120

Cooking

ItemYearCostWeightNotes
Gascraft Camping Backpacker Stove2023$37.00NZD200
Pot
Spork
Smith & Wesson HRT Fixed Blade2023$39.00NZD100

Electronics

ItemYearCostWeightNotes
Nitecore NU302024$60.00NZD90
Nitecore MH12 V22025$135.00NZD85
Garmin inReach Explorer PLB2024$300.00NZD300
Belkin 10,000mAh Power Bank2023$60.00NZD200
Garmin Instinct Solar 22025$544.00NZD50

Wear

ItemYearCostWeightNotes
Salomon OUTline GTX Shoes2022$200.00NZD350
Rain Jacket2023$100.00NZD300
Rain Pants2023$100.00NZD300
Mid Layer Jacket2023$100.00NZD300
Base Layer Top2023$20.00NZD200
Base Layer Bottom2023$20.00NZD200
Rab Balaclava2023$20.00NZD100
Oakley Sutro Lite Sunglasses2024$200.00NZD30
Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles2023$100.00NZD500

Miscellaneous

ItemYearCostWeightNotes
Custom Trauma/Survival kit2024$70.00NZD700
Silva Field Compass2025$50.00NZD50

Total Weight

Base weight: ~8kg Water: ~2kg Food: ~2kg Total: ~12kg

Huts “Bagged”

Hut Bagger Profile