In one week, I’ll be on my way to New Zealand, but first, I’ll spend a week in Hong Kong. I’m going to visit my friend who lives in Hong Kong—we met during a yoga teacher training course in Nepal a year and a half ago. I’m so excited for that week and the rest of my adventure in New Zealand!
Earlier, I shared my packing list for both my Camino trip and my three weeks in Indonesia. Now, I’ll share what I’m bringing for my New Zealand adventure. It feels a bit different this time because it’s a longer trip, and I’m trying to pack for both the spring and summer seasons in New Zealand, as well as for hiking trips in colder mountains. I’m carefully considering everything I put in my bag because it feels so much better when I travel light and only with the essentials.
I still haven’t decided whether to bring things like hair products and face wash. I put them on my list, but I think I’ll go without them—it’s simpler that way.
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Links for some of my must-have things in my backpack
CLOTHING
- Zip-off pants
- Hiking socks
- Hiking boots
- Rain jacket
- Merino wool t-shirt
- Merino wool long-sleeve shirt
- Neck warmer
- Merino wool leggings
EQUIPMENT
- Backpack, 44 liters
- Daypack, 20 liters
- Sleeping bag
- Lightweight quick-drying towel
- Spork
- Toiletry bag with a hook (so nice when sleeping in hostels!)
- Travel clothes line
- Laundry detergent sheets
- My all time favourite camera
OTHER STUFF
- Guidebooks: New Zealand and Hong Kong
Also, read Packing list for Indonesia, Camino Packing List – experiences along the way and Mount Bromo in daylight
