Tramper

A tramper crossing a swingbridge over the Huxley River in the South Island of New Zealand.

A tramper is a person who hikes, and normally camps in the backcountry for a period of time, which is normally over one or more nights. The term is commonly used in New Zealand, and in Australia to a lesser extent (see bushwalking).

History

Main article: Tramping in New Zealand

Clubs

Many regions and cities in New Zealand and some areas of Australia have tramping clubs which organise expeditions, hire out gear, organize social activities, etc. The major universities in New Zealand all have student tramping clubs, for example at Otago and Canterbury.

Equipment

Standard equipment for the tramper includes, but is not limited to:

• Suitable outdoor clothing - may include merino wool, polypropylene garments, waterproof jackets, etc.
• A backpack large enough and strong enough to carry enough equipment for the time in the backcountry. Some means of preventing water entering the contents.
• Durable, water proof boots suitable for adverse terrain.
• A portable shelter such as a tent, fly or bivy bag.
• A sleeping bag and foam pad.
• A pair of trekking poles may be used.
• A personal locator beacon or two-way radio for use in emergencies.
• Sufficient food for the period of time they will be away.
• A stove and other equipment for cooking.
• First-aid kit.
• Any special equipment that may be required such as a rope, climbing gear, ice-axe, crampons, snow-shovel, inner tube and pump (for floating on rivers).

See also

• Hiking
• Tramping in New Zealand
• Czech Tramping

External links

• Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand
• The Hong Kong Trampers - An example of a tramping group
• Hong Kong Hiking
• Tramping Philippines