Tongariro Crossing Gear List

What to pack for the Tongariro Crossing! Packing list for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing during summer conditions Naturally what you take on any given day for the Tongariro Crossing depends on the conditions on that day, but at a minimum we recommend taking the following during summer conditions: • Hiking boots or sturdy trail shoes (we highly recommend a proper pair of hiking boots) • Warm hiking socks • Thermal base layer top • Thermal base layer bottoms • Under layer top • Rain coat • Hiking or rain pants (not track pants or jeans) • Warm headwear • Backpack 20 – 50L • Minimum 2 litres of water • Sunhat • Sunglasses • First aid kit just in case