Hiking the Te Araroa | Gear, Food, Cooking & Electronics Breakdown

In this video, I dive into the essential gear I used while hiking the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand. From my food and cooking setup to my sleeping system, electronics, and how I kept everything powered with power banks, I’ll walk you through what worked, what didn’t, and what I’d change next time. Whether you’re planning your own TA thru-hike or just curious about lightweight long-distance backpacking setups, this video covers the practical gear choices that helped me through the trail’s diverse terrain and conditions. Topics Covered: • Backpacking food & resupply strategies • Cooking gear & fuel setup • Tent, sleeping bag, mat & sleep system • Power banks & how I kept my electronics charged • Camera gear, phone, GPS & other electronics If you’re preparing for your own Te Araroa journey, this gear breakdown might help you fine-tune your own kit. Drop any questions in the comments! ZPacks Large Dyneema Pack Liner https://zpacks.com/products/pack-liner ZPacks UL Large Dyneema Food Bag https://zpacks.com/products/large-foo... ZPacks Light Load towel https://zpacks.com/products/lightload... Back Country Crusine https://backcountrycuisine.co.nz/ Real Meals https://realmeals.co.nz/ Jetboil Stash https://jetboil.johnsonoutdoors.com/u... Sea to Summit Evac Compression Dry Bag UL https://seatosummit.com.au/products/e... Macpac Mercury Jacket https://www.macpac.co.nz/macpac-mens-... ioMerino clothing https://iomerino.com/ Nitecore 10,000MAh Power Bank https://nitecoreaustralia.com.au/shop... Zen Bivy https://zenbivy.com/ Thermorest NeoAir XLite NXT Sleeping Pad https://www.snowys.com.au/neoair-xlit...