These excellent kit ideas from Walk1200km partners will help to get you out the door.

Big Agnes Sarvis VST 2 $1799

The latest tent from Big Agnes is an ultralight shelter offering 3mᒾ of space and weighing just 1270g. It has two doors and vestibules and offers freestanding pitching versatility. www.bigagnes.nz

Back Country Cuisine Chicken Tikka Masala from $12.99

Just add boiling water to enjoy a combination of freeze-dried tikka chicken and almonds in a spicy sauce served with rice. Gluten-free, dairy-free. www.backcountrycuisine.co.nz

Montane Sirocco Lite Hoodie $319

This full-zip jacket offers active insulation to keep you warm while regulating your temperature, allowing for unrestricted movement. www.furtherfaster.co.nz

Yum Sticky Date Porridge $20.99

This award-winning porridge is full of South Island-grown oats, organic dates, cinnamon, hemp protein and local walnuts for great sustenance. www.yumnz.co.nz

Bridgedale Stormsock Midweight Boot Length $89.99

A 100% waterproof sock with a dense resilient terry pad footbed, heel and ankle, for warmth and cushioning on winter walks. www.nz.bridgedale.co.nz

Aku Womens Rapida Air $279.99

Fresh and breathable footwear for moving and travelling light, in and out of the city. Built with an unlined mesh fabric upper for maximum breathability, and heat-sealed protective reinforcements. www.gearshop.co.nz