Must-have gear for Te Araroa

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Sarah Jackson says one of the most useful items she carried was a in-bottle water filter. Her least useful was her tent
Kiwi Ultralight Smelly-Proof Food Bag $12.50A waterproof and air-tight, hermetically sealed food bag with laminated nylon reinforcement that keeps smells in and mice out. Fits approximately four days of tramping food. BPA, Phthalate, Latex, and PEVA free. 24g www.kiwiultralight.co.nz HikersWool from $13Soft, lanolin-rich wool that wicks moisture, helps feet breathe and reduces friction for blister-free […]

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