This is a mostly complete list of everything I took with half way around the world for a two and a half week trip to New Zealand. I bought my food and fuel in country. WARNING: This is not a recommendation or complete list of what you need to bring into the backcountry. You may need more or less. Consult with an experienced backpacker before attempting anything.

Camping Supplies

I stayed in hostels and backcountry huts, so I did not need tenting gear.

• Sleeping bag—Mountain Hardwear Ultralamina 32
• Sleeping pad—Thermarest Prolite
• Cook pot—Ti Ware Nonstick Titanium Pot
• Stove—Soto OD-1R Micro Regulator Stove
• Backpack—Osprey Atmos 65
• Water filter—Katadyn Hiker
• Rain pack cover
• Pillow

Clothing

• Boots
• Gators
• Pants with removable legs
• Wicking short sleeve shirts (x2)
• Timex Ironman watch
• Rain pants/Gortex coat
• Gortex wide brimmed hat—OR Seattle Sombrero
• Hat and gloves
• Socks (x2)
• Wool socks
• Sock liners
• Underwear (x3)
• Long underwear (top and bottom)

Miscellaneous

• Passport
• Capital One credit card (no foreign currency fee)
• Charles Schwab debit card (free international ATM withdrawals)
• Camera—SD1000 IS
• Dry Pak Camera Case (waterproof bag)
• Nalgene bottle
• iPod Shuffle + charger cable (for audio books)
• Gideon Bible
• Pencil/paper
• Small microfiber towel*
• Rope
• Shovel
• Compress Dry Sack—Sea to Summit eVent
• Map Case—SealLine
• Compass
• Maps—Nelson Lakes (Parkmap 273-05) & Egmont (Parkmap 273-09)
• Topo maps (From LINZ )
• Jammers and goggles for ocean swim race

Possible bag

• Ace bandage
• Matches
• GPS—Garmin 705
• Fire starter
• First aid kit
• Tooth brush/paste
• Silverware
• Bug spray
• Chap Stick—100% generic brand deet