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Essential gear for Hunting Safaris in New Zealand

Jim

Tour Guide, Christchurch, New Zealand

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  • A full list of hunting equipment required-
  • Day Pack – Day pack
  • Waterproof coat and pants – Gore-Tex or Entrant shells are ideal.
  • Polar or Micro-fleece top – Wind stopper.
  • Polyprop singlet or Micro-fleece T-shirt/pants
  • Walking Pole
  • Dri-back” fleece trousers or hunting pants x2
  • Gaiters – it is to stop brush and boot lace tangles.
  • Socks – Polyprop/Woollen and “Comfortable.” 4 pairs.
  • Good, Comfortable, Ankle supported boots with strong Vibram soles – “spare laces.”
  • Hat, cap, gloves, – always keep in day pack.
  • Complete changes of dry, comfortable, warm clothing for the evenings.
  • Dry footwear
  • Personal items.
  • Binoculars.
  • Camera.
  • Head lamp and spare batteries
  • Water Bottle
  • Laundry available at lodge