Post Te Araroa Thru Hike Gear List 2020 - My 2020 Long Distance Hiking Gear
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- Опубліковано 26 жов 2024
- In this video I'll be covering my 2020 Thru Hike Gear List that I finished up my Te Araroa Thru Hike with at Island Bay in Wellington. With the final base weight of my pack coming in at 7.3kg, it's not exactly the ultralight backpacking experience I was searching for, but certainly not too bad for a beginner thru hiker.
Stay tuned if you want to find out more about gear for the TA and thru hiking for beginners. In the coming weeks, I'll be doing full 1,500km reviews of my big three items, as well as going into depth about how I packed my pack on Te Araroa.
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I love the blue tape on the pants!
Recently I wore a brand new pair of compression tights climbing Maungatautari - sliding down an extra steep bit, on my bum, a tree root caught up with me and ripped a wee hole. 😜
Great video as always. 😊
Haha I totally feel your pain there! Unfortunately there are always little sacrifices to make, but my blue tape is a source of much laughter among my companions, that's for sure!
Thanks for giving detailed insight on your gear!
Some thoughts and suggestions:
- I found that office binder clips are superior to clothes-pegs. They weigh a good bit less and clamp stuff more securely. We use 19mm size (2.9g a piece).
- Instead of the therm-a-rest pump sack, we carry "Exped Schnozzel UL M". It can be adjusted to fit the therm-a-rest valves quite easily by widening the inner diameter of the attachment a tiny bit (sandpaper will do the trick). Also, it is lighter than the therm-a-rest one (55g). And you could ditch the quilt's stuff sack and your pack liner as it also fulfills those roles (waterproof roll-top closure).
- Having a "butt pad" is a great thing, and after using Z-Seats for a while we replaced it with el cheapo off-brand "picnic blankets" which are of comparable weight. Those things are about the size of a sleeping pad when fully unfolded, made of thin foam and have one aluminized side. Apart from using them as sit pads (partly unfolded so there's several layers of cushioning) and the usual other applications, they add a couple of extra uses:
- ground cloth when cowboy camping or relaxing in the sun
- clearly lay out all gear on it when packing up camp (doesn't get wet and less likelihood of losing stuff)
- emergency blanket
- insulate cold beer cans when you pack them out of town ;-)
- What are your thoughts on using a poncho(-tarp) for rain protection on the TA? We found it to be much more comfortable than rain jacket/pants due to the better air flow, but it has it's drawbacks (windy conditions, dense foliage). Can be used to quickly set up rain-/sun shelter during breaks, create an awning for the tent, additional layer of protection for the pack while hiking, ground cloth for tent etc. But then again a windbreaker jacket might be useful, but bringing both is probably overkill. Not sure about that...
Thanks again and stay safe!
I think you need to have the YT channel, not me! Always such great comments and suggestions. Let's see....
- Binder clips, what a great idea! I'll have to weigh the ones I have at home and see how much weight I can save. I didn't actually end up weighing each individual clothes peg, as they were a quick grab on the way back to the trail.
- Pump Sack, yeah if I'd done a bit more research before I picked up the Neoair one, I probably would have gone with an alternative. I was disappointed to find it wasn't actually waterproof (although I suspect it is highly water resistant) because then I could have multi-purposed it. At the moment, I'm happy to stick with it for the extra 44g or so, plus I'm trying to be conscious of wastage so unless I can sell it or give it away I'll hang onto it for now.
- I like the idea of the picnic blankets, although I'm not sure i've ever seen one like the kind you allude to. Send me a link?
- Poncho, I never considered a poncho for the TA. Again, mainly because of the harsh conditions. If I was hiking another trail like the PCT or the Camino, I'd probably think of something like this, for the reasons you suggest. Like I mentioned, I came across a lot of other hikers who were shivering, cold and damp after a day out in the rain on TA with their lightweight jackets, so I felt really justified in the extra weight of mine.
Thanks for the excellent comment once again!
@@LongWhiteGypsy Sorry if I sound like a know-it-all with tons of hiking experience... not intended and definitely not the case ;-)
Not sure if it's ok to publicly post a link in here - please delete if not.
www.amazon.com/WinnerEco-Sleeping-Mattress-Waterproof-Aluminum/dp/B01N2K23AC/
Something like this, but I wasn't able to find the correct size on the fly. I'd suggest something of about 60 x 180cm (can be cut to size). Also, ours are aluminized on one side only (probably a bit lighter). To find it elsewhere, try to google "aluminium EVA mat". Make sure to get one which is really thin (3mm), otherwise it's too heavy and difficult to fold.
As for the poncho it's not about weight but about comfort... the things are quite heavy (330g). But they kept us dry and warm even after hours in near-freezing rain (except for lower legs and forearms - working on a solution). I am more concerned about narrow forest trails or exposed areas with high winds. Have you met any hikers who used a poncho on the TA and shared their thoughts on it's viability? Trying to make up our minds... prep for TA continues despite Corona, in an attempt to stay optimistic.
Thanks and happy Easter!
Great gear review its always great to hear first hand on what works and why ,
keep up the great work and stay safe
Thanks 👍
Thanks for sharing. This is a big help to prep me for the Appalachian Trail next March. As always - stay on the path. Monk
Glad it was helpful! Good luck for your AT thru hike! Look forward to hearing how your prep goes :)
Great overview of the equipment you used on the trail. It just confirms that your preferences are very similar to other hikers. Thanks for sharing
You're welcome, so glad you liked it!
I think you're right, very similar preferences to most, especially when you strip out 'luxury items' which is usually where the variation occurs.
I'm shocked LOL, at how much exactly, I have the same set up. I mean everything, zpacks food bag sea to summit towel, even the size, very little is different. The water, I'm using different stuff. You clearly have a lot of thought into that so I'll pick up a sawyer squeeze just to try it
That's awesome Danny! Looks like we're both very prepared hikers! I'm not sure what you're using for your water, but so far I've been very happy with my Sawyer and the Katadyn BeFree as well.
@@LongWhiteGypsy I'm mostly been using the katadyn also, I've been playing with some hammocks. Also I've been getting out in my humvee a little bit, Its a different world not having weight restrictions but I still like being light. mostly only thing I do different is ... well, food! LOL and waxed canvas I wasted sooo much money on years ago. now carry it in my humvee. I've broken so many bones racing motocross, I'm not getting as far from the car nowdays. Thanks again for your video it was awesome!:)
Love your videos! You mentioned that you're going to cover the rodents in NZ in a later video, but I couldn't find that video yet, is that still coming? I'm interested because I saw you using a DCF food bag, which seems like it would be vulnerable to rodents if you don't hang it. I'm actually thinking about getting the Ursack Minor exactly for this reason for a hike in NZ, and would love to hear your thoughts!
No you're right, I haven't covered this yet. This will specifically be a problem I have to deal with on the South Island as a lot of the huts have rodent populations that I will have to deal with. So look out for this video next year when I start posting the post-South Island videos :)
Thank you for replying, I’ll practice some patience!
Thanks for the gear review - I want to do the TA when borders open again, so it's good to see what gear has worked for different people. Btw, I love how most of your things weigh basically nothing, haha.
Haha they might look like they weigh nothing individually, but they soon add up! Lol, appreciate for most people though this is a very light pack weight. Good luck for your future plans :)
Great vid. What type of overnight temps did u deal with?
Hi Craig! Thanks for your comment, and sorry for the delay in replying. I'm not sure of exactly figures, but most nights the temperatures would have been well into the teens, especially in the northern half of the North Island. I only woke up to a frost once on trail, and that was at the Tongariro Holiday Park just before we headed over the Tongariro Crossing. Every other night it was very pleasant ... not too cool and not too hot. Hardly ever wore my puffer jacket and/or beanie in bed. Contrast with my November start on the South Island last year where it was pretty cold most nights.
Hey.. just found your stuff.
Very cool! Just a quick question.. you reckon the pocket rocket is way better than the brs Chinese burner? Price and everything else in consideration.....
Btw.. I did a drip system with the Sawyer mini which works incredibly well too😊😊😊
Hi Terry here I have walked the Camino three times in two years and now I find myself going slowly mad because I can't get back there. I am 72 and I am looking at the North Island te Aroha walk Is it any harder than just bloody hard I am used to 25-30 k's a day in Spain. What do you think? Great video.
Nice to have you along Terry, I'm glad you managed to find my channel! It's a little difficult for me to answer that question as Te Araroa is really the only hiking i've done. If you check out some of the other videos on my channel you'll see that I'd only really done NZ day hikes on easy tracks before hitting TA. The Camino is on my list also, but I think (from my basic knowledge of that trail) regardless of distances the Camino would still be an easier trail. For example, how much time on the Camino did you spend bashing through overgrown bush or knee-deep mud? There are a few sections (on the North Island in particular) where it can take a whole day to hike 12kms or so. In my opinion, TA was VERY hard but there are others who only found it moderately so. The North Island is, however, the best place to start if you're not sure. It's a nice easy introduction to what is to come later in the South! Hope that helps!
Hi I'm Mark and new to your channel, could you tell me what it is that you used for panic attacks and where i can get it, Thank you in advance
Hi Mark! Welcome along to the channel, glad you've found it! I found that the best thing for my panic attacks was being out and away from the stressors of everyday life. This is the stuff that overwhelms me and leads me to break down. Whilst I was in the thick of my anxiety (about 5 years ago) there was very little that could help me. It was a long and arduous process of counseling (once I eventually found a decent counsellor) and starting to respect myself again before I could start taking steps forward. I was on doctor prescribed medication for a long time.
I was nervous that being out in an unfamiliar environment would make my anxiety rear its head again, so out on trail I took two things with me to help: first was a natural spray called NaturoPharm TravelMed Relief Spray (I now have a slightly different variety called StressMed Relief Spray). It's similar to Rescue Remedy, which is more widely available throughout the world. And I also checked with my Doctor who suggested I take some lorazepam with me for those emergency scenarios (DISCLAIMER: I had already used lorazepam in the past so I knew the dosages and how to use it to manage panic attacks IF they occurred - thankfully, they didn't!).
I'd suggest you work on what works to help cope with your anxiety in everyday life (even including things like meditation, and other activities like crossword puzzles etc. that lessen the effects), and figure out a way you can bring it with you for the trail. Hope that helps!
@@LongWhiteGypsy Hi Michelle, Thank you for replying so fast and the information
From Mark
Love the gear review thanks for sharing
You're welcome. Glad you liked it!
Super review ... amazing journey
Thank you very much, I appreciate the comment!
Awesome video - thanks ⛺️👍😀
You're welcome! Thankyou 😊
If you open the lock on your trekking poles, can you tighten (rotate) the knob? That’s how mine tighten. No tools needed on trail.
Unfortunately i've tried all of that since but no luck in tightening them up. They were only cheap poles to start with (about USD$45) so I knew they would have limited shelf life, and they did amazingly well on the North Island!
Bummer! Thanks for sharing. I’m about to begin my Appalachian Trail hike.
@@ictbaillieplayersperforman574 Awesome, that's fantastic! A little late in the year though for that isn't it?
Actually early. I’m doing GA and part of N.C. now and then go full time come March! So technically I’m class of 2021.
Hi
What months did you do this trip?
Hi Rod! I started at the beginning of November, and finished at the end of January 2019/20.
@@LongWhiteGypsy Thanks for that... How often did your down jacket come in use over this period..
Nice Vid... :)
Thanks very much!
9:10 Countdown here in New Zealand sell them for $7 :)
Not all have them. I went to 6 different ones and pack n save and new world before I finally found one.
How much was your overall base weight?
It was sitting around 8.5kg when I started the North Island and about 7.5kg when I finished. You can see my full gear lists on my website: longwhitegypsy.com/gear-lists/
My imagination is not good enough. Did you carry those doggy poop bags to the nearest trash bin? What if you were days away from civilization?
On the North Island you're very rarely days away from civilisation, so no need for long carries :) But of course, Leave No Trace is very important when dealing with human waste. You absolutely should NOT deposit human organic waste into regular trash bins... there are severe health consequences for this. And similarly I didn't want to dig cat holes throughout the North Island, especially at designated campsites, because of the health consequences. Luckily most of the time I was on trail I stayed at places which had composting toilets so I would just throw the bag into the composting toilet. It's important to be aware of the different kinds of toilets in NZ however (you absolutely should not deposit anything but human waste into vault toilets, for example, as they can get clogged up). It only took me about 6 weeks to fully get over my phobia, so for the rest of the trail I carried the bags "just in case".
That's not how PLBs work. The ACR would not to straight to SAR in NZ. It would still first go to the MCC in Canberra.
Thanks for your comment! My understanding is that the ACR beacon sends a signal via the COSPAS-SARSAT system to the orbiting satellite, which forwards the message via the orbiting satellites and ground based systems here in NZ to RCCNZ (Rescue Control Centre NZ) in the Hutt Valley. Because this channel is directed largely at beginner thru hikers, I didn't want to overcomplicate the explanation for them, although I will be covering the ins and outs of the benefits of PLBs over devices like the InReach in a later video. If you have a different understanding of how the PLB works, however, I'd be glad for you to forward me the information you have.
@@LongWhiteGypsy I'm sure from your research you're aware that there's no MCC in NZ. The closest one one being in Canberra Aus. Before that one was set up it was in the US. With either device the destress signals get picked up overseas where an organisation will begin collecting information and relaying that to RCCNZ.
You should also really learn how to use a compass and read maps and encourage beginner tempers to know how, rather than ditching a compass and relying on gps. Some people might only use GPS on their phones and as you can aware phones can die.
take away: almost everything weight nothing (:
Yep, you got it! We're so fortunate that there are so many super lightweight options on the market these days! However, it's not necessay to buy ultralight gear for every single item you carry... This video is just designed to give people an idea of the general categories of things I brought with me.
Great gear review its always great to hear first hand on what works and why ,
keep up the great work and stay safe
Thanks Darren, hopefully you found the video particularly helpful. Look forward to hearing how your gear prep is going.