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- A Fleece Jacket
A warm middle layer that dries quickly and still warms when damp.
- Air mattress
A comfortable air mattress for car camping. Check the fit in your tent.
- Air pump
A pump for air mattress, inflatables and boats. Electric ones save effort.
- Axe or hammer
For knocking in tent pegs and splitting firewood.
- Base Layer Shirts
Quick-drying shirts that wick sweat away and keep you warm when you stop.
- Bike
Your own bike, if you do not rent one. Book bike transport on trains or planes in advance.
- Bike lights
Front and rear light so you see and are seen, also in tunnels and at dusk.
- Blankets
Extra blankets for cold nights or as an underlay.
- Bottle with cage
A bottle and cage on the frame keep water within reach.
- Compass
A compass helps you find your way when the phone has no signal or battery. Learn how to use it first.
- Cookset, dishes and cutlery
A light set of pots, plates, cups and cutlery for cooking and eating outdoors.
- Cool box
Keeps drinks and food cool at the beach or campsite.
- Cycling computer
Shows speed, distance and route. Charge it before you leave.
- Cycling multi-tool
A compact multi-tool for small repairs on the road.
- Cycling route
- Cycling tights
Long cycling tights for cool mornings and evenings.
- Cyclists not allowed on motorway
Cyclists are not allowed on the motorways in NZ.
- Drinking Bottles
Refillable bottles for water on the go. Bring enough for everyone on longer tours.
- Dust pan
A small dustpan and brush to keep the tent clean.
- Energy food
Nuts, bars or dried fruit for quick energy on the way.
- Extra stakes
Extra tent pegs for storms or hard ground.
- Fire starter
Fire starters that work when wood is damp.
- Folding chairs
Light folding chairs for the beach, campsite or riverside.
- Fuel
Gas or fuel for your stove. Buy it at your destination if you fly.
- Ground cloth/tarp
A groundsheet or tarp protects your tent floor and gives shelter at the campsite.
- Hand Saw
A folding saw for firewood or clearing branches.
- Headlamp
Keeps your hands free in the tent, on the trail and at the campsite. Take spare batteries.
- Helmet
A bike helmet protects your head. In some countries it is compulsory.
- Hydration pack
A backpack with water bladder lets you drink without stopping.
- Ice packs
Freeze them the night before to keep your cool box cold for longer.