Gear to help you walk more this month

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These excellent kit ideas from Walk1200km partners will help make your walks more enjoyable and comfortable.

Back Country Cuisine Nasi Goreng from $13.99

Just add boiling water to enjoy a tasty blend of rice, pumpkin seeds, vegetables and egg in a mild Asian sauce. Vegetarian, gluten-free. www.backcountrycuisine.co.nz

Pstyle $34.99

Allows women, non-binary folk and trans men to pee while standing and without undressing. Clean with soap and water or wet wipes, or shake vigorously and wash later. www.furtherfaster.co.nz

Bridgedale Hike Midweight Merino Performance Boot Length $57.99

All year round sock for outdoor enthusiast. Designed to ensure dry, warm and comfortable feet. www.nz.bridgedale.com

AKU Flyrock $385

Lightweight fast-hiking shoes made in Italy and featuring Vibram Megagrip outsoles and Gore-Tex waterproofing. www.gearshop.co.nz

Yum Cacao Goji Berry Granola $33

An award-winning granola with dark chocolate and lightly sweetened with Nelson honey. www.yumnz.co.nz

Big Agnes Fly Creek UL Quilt $799.99

The ultimate in versatility, this unique 850FP quilt is a sleeping bag when you need one, and a quilt when you don’t. 434g. www.bigagnes.nz

Alistair Hall

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