Gear to help you walk more in May

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As the seasons change, these excellent kit ideas will help to get you out the door.

Back Country Cuisine Moroccan Lamb from $12.99

Just add boiling water to enjoy a tasty combination of freeze-dried lamb, pumpkin, raisins and apple served with couscous. No added dairy. www.backcountrycuisine.co.nz

Montane Respond Gloves $120

These gloves are like a puffer jacket for your hands. They have a DWR-coated Pertex Quantum outer to trap warm air and deflect moisture, PrimaLoft Gold insulation, and a microfleece lining for next-to-skin comfort. www.furtherfaster.co.nz

Yum Vanilla Bean Almond Protein Pancakes $10.99

Great for weekends at home or in the outdoors, these fluffy, tasty pancakes use whole food ingredients like protein-rich almonds, hemp hearts, real vanilla beans, and zero added sugar. www.yumnz.co.nz

Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated Tent Floor Pad R4.8 $944.99

This insulated three-season mat is built with a tapered design to fit perfectly into most two-person tents so you can reduce your packing to just one pad. www.bigagnes.nz

Bridgedale Base Layer Coolmax Liner Twin Pack $59.99

Designed to be worn for comfort, with additional warmth and long-distance trail practicality, these liners with Coolmax will help keep your feet dry and protected. www.nz.bridgedale.com

Aku Trekker Pro II GTX $449.99

A lightweight tramping boot with AKU’s Elica Natural Stride System for even weight distribution throughout each stride. It has a 1.6mm suede upper backed with a waterproof Gore-Tex membrane and a PU midsole for stability on uneven terrain. www.gearshop.co.nz

Alistair Hall

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