wallabyhunter
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- Location
- Perth WA
Critique my kit list please?
- Thread starter jay clock
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vernon
Harder than Ronnie Pickering
- Location
- Meanwood, Leeds
Bloody bargain, and as good as the therma-rest my mate uses, and with a free bag
vernon
Harder than Ronnie Pickering
- Location
- Meanwood, Leeds
User76 said:
Mine was £20 in a sale. I wouldn't have contemplated buying it otherwise.
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jay clock
Massive member
- Location
- Hampshire UK
my thermarest is a Prolite 4 (I think) and was a present. It weighs 680g and is superb.
I will do an update when I get back of what I took etc and what I would have left. Essentially if camping I would pretty much have taken everything - the key point is that I had always had options not to camp.
Journal updated here www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/nz . I did see a UK cyclist day who clearly subscribed to the "leave the wash kit behind" plan. A filthy and smelly person who had the Kiwis sniffing at him and glowering.... luckily my neatly clipped nails have been an intro to friendships, accommodation and a great time!
I will do an update when I get back of what I took etc and what I would have left. Essentially if camping I would pretty much have taken everything - the key point is that I had always had options not to camp.
Journal updated here www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/nz . I did see a UK cyclist day who clearly subscribed to the "leave the wash kit behind" plan. A filthy and smelly person who had the Kiwis sniffing at him and glowering.... luckily my neatly clipped nails have been an intro to friendships, accommodation and a great time!
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jay clock
Massive member
- Location
- Hampshire UK
Just re-read this and realised I never came back with a final final update.
So here it is line by line!
bottles ESSENTIAL
lights NEEDED. They are very light basic LED ones fine for around town
Sleeping bag -Blacks down bag was fine - needed it zipped up some nights
Thermarest - never really found it comfy. Have Ebayed it and just got an Exped Downmat 7 - EXCELLENT!
Pillow had a cheap inflatable one, plus a small hollowfil one. Now got a v lighweight one from Decathlon, wrapped with fleece etc and that seems fine
Silk liner - used every time, partic in hostels
Tent - big for one person (good) but 2,3kg plus a 700g ground sheet. Have now bought a Decathlon T2 Ultralight Pro at 1.7kg and can prob manage without ground sheet, or at least a smaller or lighter one. Have not yet tried it
groundsheet - see above
IN SUMMARY I could have avoided camping in NZ. Even in the remotest areas as a lone traveller I could have always found a bed. Hostels are cheap and a great way to meet people
Gas stove I bought a local titanium one - only 80g plus the bottle
lighter - needed
Pans - hardly cooked at all. One small one would have been ok
Spatula, plate, cutlery, bowl, cup. All used and needed. Could have left spatula due to lack of cooking
food tubs + bottles. V useful to have light tupperware type tubs and zip up bags
coffee essential
washup liq- useful but due to lack of cooking could have managed without
sponge
swiss penknife - took steak knife - useful for the small amt of cooking I did
cycling shirt short sleeves took 2 - perfect
baggy shorts lycra took 2 perfect
triathlon shorts used several times for swimming and once for running
SPD sandals perfect!
bandana can't recall but think I used it.
Short fingered gloves - yes
Helmet worn all the time
arm and leg warmers needed once - well worth it
Buff worn daily
sunglasses worn all the time
sunglasses case left behind
ultralight jacket left behind
Goretex jacket ESSENTIAL
camera essential
camera charger essential. cable cut short and with french plug so v light
tripod tiny lightweight one
phone charger essential
tikka headlamp essential and very useful for reading in tent and hostel
ipod - very nice to have
ipod charger shares cable with camera
power adapter uk to kiwi essential
shower gel took one small bottle and refilled from leftovers or in hotels etc
shampoo used shower gel
hand cream 10g Nutrogena snaple - very useful
hand gel cleansing gel - small bottle. quite useful
razor 3 disposable
tooth brush essential
tooth paste small travel tube
floss yes
shaving gel King of Shaves small tube of serum - excellent
nurofen yes
deo small aerosols
nail clippers - YES
suncream P20 OUTSTANDING STUFF. Put on in morning and no burning at all
lipsalve essential
wetwipes great
tissues essential
Washing liquid essential and bought more there twice. Much cheaper
mozzie can;t remember using it
plasters/first aid may have used a plaster or two
sewing kit. only 8g - think I used it
flannel/sponge used daily in shower
rough guide Very very useful and great to read at night etc
NZ map 1:200k road atlas with pages ripped out. Essential
NOW UP TO DATE - all new entries in blue
Compass/thermomter used - tiny one on key ring
coat hangers - took length of nylon rope instead - worked a treat
pegs - yes....very useful
notebook yes
light fleece yes
ordinary socks yes
pants yes
trousers - zip off Craghopper kiwis
t shirt yes
base layer yes
ordinary shorts no, used zip offs
ordinary shoes - running shoes, sent back when i bought beach shoes
towel - microfibre
baseball cap yes
wallet yes
passport yes
mobiles yes
Bum bag no
goggles yes
eye mask - yes - great for camping
ear plugs yes
notebook and pen yes
cable ties yes
lock yes
spokes yes. fixed on frame
spare cleats/bolts no
multitool yes
inner tube yes 2 or 3 but no p*nctures
puncture kit yes
chaintool yes
pedal spanner left in Auckland
cassette tool yes and needed it!
fake leatherman yes
lubricant yes
latex gloves yes
bungees/straps on bike rack
spare pads yes
spare cables yes
pepper spray no, and no dog problems
So here it is line by line!
bottles ESSENTIAL
lights NEEDED. They are very light basic LED ones fine for around town
Sleeping bag -Blacks down bag was fine - needed it zipped up some nights
Thermarest - never really found it comfy. Have Ebayed it and just got an Exped Downmat 7 - EXCELLENT!
Pillow had a cheap inflatable one, plus a small hollowfil one. Now got a v lighweight one from Decathlon, wrapped with fleece etc and that seems fine
Silk liner - used every time, partic in hostels
Tent - big for one person (good) but 2,3kg plus a 700g ground sheet. Have now bought a Decathlon T2 Ultralight Pro at 1.7kg and can prob manage without ground sheet, or at least a smaller or lighter one. Have not yet tried it
groundsheet - see above
IN SUMMARY I could have avoided camping in NZ. Even in the remotest areas as a lone traveller I could have always found a bed. Hostels are cheap and a great way to meet people
Gas stove I bought a local titanium one - only 80g plus the bottle
lighter - needed
Pans - hardly cooked at all. One small one would have been ok
Spatula, plate, cutlery, bowl, cup. All used and needed. Could have left spatula due to lack of cooking
food tubs + bottles. V useful to have light tupperware type tubs and zip up bags
coffee essential
washup liq- useful but due to lack of cooking could have managed without
sponge
swiss penknife - took steak knife - useful for the small amt of cooking I did
cycling shirt short sleeves took 2 - perfect
baggy shorts lycra took 2 perfect
triathlon shorts used several times for swimming and once for running
SPD sandals perfect!
bandana can't recall but think I used it.
Short fingered gloves - yes
Helmet worn all the time
arm and leg warmers needed once - well worth it
Buff worn daily
sunglasses worn all the time
sunglasses case left behind
ultralight jacket left behind
Goretex jacket ESSENTIAL
camera essential
camera charger essential. cable cut short and with french plug so v light
tripod tiny lightweight one
phone charger essential
tikka headlamp essential and very useful for reading in tent and hostel
ipod - very nice to have
ipod charger shares cable with camera
power adapter uk to kiwi essential
shower gel took one small bottle and refilled from leftovers or in hotels etc
shampoo used shower gel
hand cream 10g Nutrogena snaple - very useful
hand gel cleansing gel - small bottle. quite useful
razor 3 disposable
tooth brush essential
tooth paste small travel tube
floss yes
shaving gel King of Shaves small tube of serum - excellent
nurofen yes
deo small aerosols
nail clippers - YES
suncream P20 OUTSTANDING STUFF. Put on in morning and no burning at all
lipsalve essential
wetwipes great
tissues essential
Washing liquid essential and bought more there twice. Much cheaper
mozzie can;t remember using it
plasters/first aid may have used a plaster or two
sewing kit. only 8g - think I used it
flannel/sponge used daily in shower
rough guide Very very useful and great to read at night etc
NZ map 1:200k road atlas with pages ripped out. Essential
NOW UP TO DATE - all new entries in blue
Compass/thermomter used - tiny one on key ring
coat hangers - took length of nylon rope instead - worked a treat
pegs - yes....very useful
notebook yes
light fleece yes
ordinary socks yes
pants yes
trousers - zip off Craghopper kiwis
t shirt yes
base layer yes
ordinary shorts no, used zip offs
ordinary shoes - running shoes, sent back when i bought beach shoes
towel - microfibre
baseball cap yes
wallet yes
passport yes
mobiles yes
Bum bag no
goggles yes
eye mask - yes - great for camping
ear plugs yes
notebook and pen yes
cable ties yes
lock yes
spokes yes. fixed on frame
spare cleats/bolts no
multitool yes
inner tube yes 2 or 3 but no p*nctures
puncture kit yes
chaintool yes
pedal spanner left in Auckland
cassette tool yes and needed it!
fake leatherman yes
lubricant yes
latex gloves yes
bungees/straps on bike rack
spare pads yes
spare cables yes
pepper spray no, and no dog problems
Chuffy
Veteran
- Location
- On the banks of the Exe
Her banananana smuggling technique was never very sophisticated...Tony said:
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jay clock
Massive member
- Location
- Hampshire UK
I HAVE NOW UPDATED IT IN FULL
Just re-read this and realised I never came back with a final final update.
So here it is line by line!
bottles ESSENTIAL
lights NEEDED. They are very light basic LED ones fine for around town
Sleeping bag -Blacks down bag was fine - needed it zipped up some nights
Thermarest - never really found it comfy. Have Ebayed it and just got an Exped Downmat 7 - EXCELLENT!
Pillow had a cheap inflatable one, plus a small hollowfil one. Now got a v lighweight one from Decathlon, wrapped with fleece etc and that seems fine
Silk liner - used every time, partic in hostels
Tent - big for one person (good) but 2,3kg plus a 700g ground sheet. Have now bought a Decathlon T2 Ultralight Pro at 1.7kg and can prob manage without ground sheet, or at least a smaller or lighter one. Have not yet tried it
groundsheet - see above
IN SUMMARY I could have avoided camping in NZ. Even in the remotest areas as a lone traveller I could have always found a bed. Hostels are cheap and a great way to meet people
Gas stove I bought a local titanium one - only 80g plus the bottle
lighter - needed
Pans - hardly cooked at all. One small one would have been ok
Spatula, plate, cutlery, bowl, cup. All used and needed. Could have left spatula due to lack of cooking
food tubs + bottles. V useful to have light tupperware type tubs and zip up bags
coffee essential
washup liq- useful but due to lack of cooking could have managed without
sponge
swiss penknife - took steak knife - useful for the small amt of cooking I did
cycling shirt short sleeves took 2 - perfect
baggy shorts lycra took 2 perfect
triathlon shorts used several times for swimming and once for running
SPD sandals perfect!
bandana can't recall but think I used it.
Short fingered gloves - yes
Helmet worn all the time
arm and leg warmers needed once - well worth it
Buff worn daily
sunglasses worn all the time
sunglasses case left behind
ultralight jacket left behind
Goretex jacket ESSENTIAL
camera essential
camera charger essential. cable cut short and with french plug so v light
tripod tiny lightweight one
phone charger essential
tikka headlamp essential and very useful for reading in tent and hostel
ipod - very nice to have
ipod charger shares cable with camera
power adapter uk to kiwi essential
shower gel took one small bottle and refilled from leftovers or in hotels etc
shampoo used shower gel
hand cream 10g Nutrogena snaple - very useful
hand gel cleansing gel - small bottle. quite useful
razor 3 disposable
tooth brush essential
tooth paste small travel tube
floss yes
shaving gel King of Shaves small tube of serum - excellent
nurofen yes
deo small aerosols
nail clippers - YES
suncream P20 OUTSTANDING STUFF. Put on in morning and no burning at all
lipsalve essential
wetwipes great
tissues essential
Washing liquid essential and bought more there twice. Much cheaper
mozzie can;t remember using it
plasters/first aid may have used a plaster or two
sewing kit. only 8g - think I used it
flannel/sponge used daily in shower
rough guide Very very useful and great to read at night etc
NZ map 1:200k road atlas with pages ripped out. Essential
NOW UP TO DATE - all new entries in blue
Compass/thermomter used - tiny one on key ring
coat hangers - took length of nylon rope instead - worked a treat
pegs - yes....very useful
notebook yes
light fleece yes
ordinary socks yes
pants yes
trousers - zip off Craghopper kiwis
t shirt yes
base layer yes
ordinary shorts no, used zip offs
ordinary shoes - running shoes, sent back when i bought beach shoes
towel - microfibre
baseball cap yes
wallet yes
passport yes
mobiles yes
Bum bag no
goggles yes
eye mask - yes - great for camping
ear plugs yes
notebook and pen yes
cable ties yes
lock yes
spokes yes. fixed on frame
spare cleats/bolts no
multitool yes
inner tube yes 2 or 3 but no p*nctures
puncture kit yes
chaintool yes
pedal spanner left in Auckland
cassette tool yes and needed it!
fake leatherman yes
lubricant yes
latex gloves yes
bungees/straps on bike rack
spare pads yes
spare cables yes
pepper spray no, and no dog problems
Just re-read this and realised I never came back with a final final update.
So here it is line by line!
bottles ESSENTIAL
lights NEEDED. They are very light basic LED ones fine for around town
Sleeping bag -Blacks down bag was fine - needed it zipped up some nights
Thermarest - never really found it comfy. Have Ebayed it and just got an Exped Downmat 7 - EXCELLENT!
Pillow had a cheap inflatable one, plus a small hollowfil one. Now got a v lighweight one from Decathlon, wrapped with fleece etc and that seems fine
Silk liner - used every time, partic in hostels
Tent - big for one person (good) but 2,3kg plus a 700g ground sheet. Have now bought a Decathlon T2 Ultralight Pro at 1.7kg and can prob manage without ground sheet, or at least a smaller or lighter one. Have not yet tried it
groundsheet - see above
IN SUMMARY I could have avoided camping in NZ. Even in the remotest areas as a lone traveller I could have always found a bed. Hostels are cheap and a great way to meet people
Gas stove I bought a local titanium one - only 80g plus the bottle
lighter - needed
Pans - hardly cooked at all. One small one would have been ok
Spatula, plate, cutlery, bowl, cup. All used and needed. Could have left spatula due to lack of cooking
food tubs + bottles. V useful to have light tupperware type tubs and zip up bags
coffee essential
washup liq- useful but due to lack of cooking could have managed without
sponge
swiss penknife - took steak knife - useful for the small amt of cooking I did
cycling shirt short sleeves took 2 - perfect
baggy shorts lycra took 2 perfect
triathlon shorts used several times for swimming and once for running
SPD sandals perfect!
bandana can't recall but think I used it.
Short fingered gloves - yes
Helmet worn all the time
arm and leg warmers needed once - well worth it
Buff worn daily
sunglasses worn all the time
sunglasses case left behind
ultralight jacket left behind
Goretex jacket ESSENTIAL
camera essential
camera charger essential. cable cut short and with french plug so v light
tripod tiny lightweight one
phone charger essential
tikka headlamp essential and very useful for reading in tent and hostel
ipod - very nice to have
ipod charger shares cable with camera
power adapter uk to kiwi essential
shower gel took one small bottle and refilled from leftovers or in hotels etc
shampoo used shower gel
hand cream 10g Nutrogena snaple - very useful
hand gel cleansing gel - small bottle. quite useful
razor 3 disposable
tooth brush essential
tooth paste small travel tube
floss yes
shaving gel King of Shaves small tube of serum - excellent
nurofen yes
deo small aerosols
nail clippers - YES
suncream P20 OUTSTANDING STUFF. Put on in morning and no burning at all
lipsalve essential
wetwipes great
tissues essential
Washing liquid essential and bought more there twice. Much cheaper
mozzie can;t remember using it
plasters/first aid may have used a plaster or two
sewing kit. only 8g - think I used it
flannel/sponge used daily in shower
rough guide Very very useful and great to read at night etc
NZ map 1:200k road atlas with pages ripped out. Essential
NOW UP TO DATE - all new entries in blue
Compass/thermomter used - tiny one on key ring
coat hangers - took length of nylon rope instead - worked a treat
pegs - yes....very useful
notebook yes
light fleece yes
ordinary socks yes
pants yes
trousers - zip off Craghopper kiwis
t shirt yes
base layer yes
ordinary shorts no, used zip offs
ordinary shoes - running shoes, sent back when i bought beach shoes
towel - microfibre
baseball cap yes
wallet yes
passport yes
mobiles yes
Bum bag no
goggles yes
eye mask - yes - great for camping
ear plugs yes
notebook and pen yes
cable ties yes
lock yes
spokes yes. fixed on frame
spare cleats/bolts no
multitool yes
inner tube yes 2 or 3 but no p*nctures
puncture kit yes
chaintool yes
pedal spanner left in Auckland
cassette tool yes and needed it!
fake leatherman yes
lubricant yes
latex gloves yes
bungees/straps on bike rack
spare pads yes
spare cables yes
pepper spray no, and no dog problems
