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Trip Checklist

So it’s been a while since I last had to make up a kit to travel on foot for a few days, so I thought I would document the things I plan to bring. There are some things to consider when I pack:

Weight – I might need to carry this quite some way, so ideally it should not be very heavy.
Water – It’s very hot during these days in New Zealand.
Electricity – There may not be any. This is quite a remote place, it’s unclear if there will be power provided and I want to be able to charge some basic devices.
Food – Enough to survive the period - I really don’t want to break my current diet.

Main Bag

This is my main back-pack - all this stuff needs to fit in there so I can walk with it, otherwise it doesn’t come.

Basic:

Phone + charger
Wallet
Keys
Tea spoon (pretty universal for eating something)
Power bank (large + small)
MP3 player (there will for sure be a time when I have to entertain myself)
Wired headphones
Water bottle (I have a 500ml insulated one that should help against the temperature)

Hygeine:

Tooth brush
Tooth paste
Baby wipes (these are handy for quick washes, cleaning or toilet paper substitute)
Deodorant (freshen up for tight spaces)

Clothing: (not in addition to what I wear)

2 sets of underwear
2 shirts
1 trousers (I’ll have to re-use a pair to save space)
1 long sleeve jumper (can get cold at night)

Sleeping:

Pillow case (I can stuff this with spare clothes)
Light blanket

Luxury

Camera + charger
Pen + paper (generally useful, but I like to think about (and sometimes solve) math problems)

Extra Bag

In this bag I plan to pack consumables (I should be able to leave these somewhere):

12+ x beers (low carb)
3 x instant noodles (low carb)
2+ x steaks/large meat
2 x large lettuce
1 x broccoli
1 x coffee powder

Pre-Travel

Wash and dry clothes – This can take me two full days as the tumble-drier doesn’t currently work.
Cut toe nails – I’ve done long walks before, you’ll for sure notice if you mess this up.
Download local maps – Putting these on your phone is a massive help for navigating unknown local areas in a pinch.
Charge devices – Phone, power banks, MP3 player, etc.