Everything I’m bringing with me to hike 3,000 km on the Te Araroa Trail. I’ll be hiking from the southernmost to northernmost tip of New Zealand!

There are many factors to consider when planning your hiking itinerary. One very important factor is how best to plan your itinerary for your body in order to prevent injury. As a physiotherapist and an avid hiker I have seen firsthand how many hikers of all ages and abilities suffer injuries while on trail.

I outline my 10-step process to thru-hiking meal prep and provide downloadable versions of my meal plan for you in this post (including links to recipes I used).

I break down my logistic planning and permit purchases.