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What to Pack for GW - 06 Routeburn Track

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Everything you need for GW - 06 Routeburn Track, New Zealand — built from the route profile and overnight conditions, with weights and gear picks.

restaurant Food & water

Budget roughly 1.4 kg of food for 2 days (~700 g per day) and carry 2–3 L of water between resupply points. Dial it in with the food weight calculator, and check the best time to hike GW - 06 Routeburn Track before you go.

check_circle The essentials

Backpack
A 40–60 L pack for a 2-day trip.
Suggested: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L (450 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Tent or shelter
You'll camp 1 night on this route.
Suggested: Zpacks 7x9 Flat Tarp (139 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Sleeping bag
Nights get cold (lows near 4°C) — bring a warm bag.
Suggested: Zpacks Solo Quilt 20F (335 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Sleeping pad
An insulated pad for warmth and comfort.
Suggested: NEMO Equipment Tensor Elite Sleeping Pad (240 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Hiking shoes
Trail shoes are enough for this route.
Suggested: Brooks Catamount Agil Trail Running Shoe (226 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Map & GPS
Download the GPX and carry a backup map.
Suggested: Suunto Clipper Compass (5 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Headlamp
For early starts, camp and emergencies.
Suggested: Petzl Bindi Headlamp (35 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
First-aid kit
Blister care, painkillers and the basics.
Suggested: HART Day Hike First Aid Kit (99 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Safety items
Whistle, emergency blanket and fire starter.
Suggested: Fox 40 Micro Whistle (10 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward

check_circle Cooking & water

Stove & cook set
For hot meals and drinks at camp.
Suggested: BRS 3000T Ultralight Titanium Stove (25 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward

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Base layer
A moisture-wicking next-to-skin layer.
Suggested: Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Crew (113 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Insulating mid layer
Lows average around 4°C — pack a fleece or light down layer.
Suggested: Janji Auras Ultrafleece Hoodie (133 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Insulated jacket
Cold conditions — bring a warm insulated layer.
Suggested: Rab Downpour Light Jacket (219 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Waterproof jacket
Expect rain (~13 wet days/month) — pack a hardshell.
Suggested: OMM waterproof Kamleika Cap (30 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward

check_circle Useful extras

Hygiene kit
Toothbrush, biodegradable soap and a trowel.
Suggested: PackTowl UltraLite Face Towel (28 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Repair kit
Tape, cordage and a spare buckle.
Suggested: Coghlan's Tent Pole Repair Sleeve (20 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward

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