Gear and food to help you walk more in April

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This gear from Walk1200km partners will help you cover the distance this month.

Yum Limited Edition Dessert Granola 500g $24

Made with Weave Cacao’s 70% couverture chocolate, organic coconut, macadamias, and NZ-grown raspberries – reminiscent of a combo of coconut rough and cocoa puffs. Eat for breakfast, dessert or as a snack. www.yumnz.co.nz

Further Faster Injinji Sock $34.95

This toesock features a silhouette of Further Faster’s Rocky and Badger the dog. www.furtherfaster.co.nz

AKU Rocket Mid GTX $414.99

With a dual lacing system, this lightweight boot offers a precise fit, and with AKU’s Elica Natural Stride System can help you move faster and more efficiently. Men’s and women’s sizing. www.gearshop.co.nz

Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Hyperbead $1399.99

Big Agnes tents are lighter, stronger and more waterproof than ever thanks to its proprietary HyperBead fabric. This high-volume tent has a single pole and an all-mesh inner for three-season trips. www.bigagnes.nz

Back Country Cuisine Honey Soy Chicken from $12.99

Just add boiling water to enjoy a combination of rice, freeze dried chicken, vegetables and honey flavour. Gluten free. No added dairy. www.backcountrycuisine.co.nz

Bridgedale Hike Midweight Merino Performance Boot Length$57.99

With advanced zonal padding and moisture-wicking material, this all year round sock will keep dry, warm and comfortable. www.nz.bridgedale.com 

Alistair Hall

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