We have been hauling quite a bit of gear around in order to make our NZ tramping dreams possible. Those have now been fulfilled and we are leaving New Zealand and entering a non-tramping (at least not long backpacking trip types) period of our trip. As much as we have enjoyed it, it is so nice to be free of the extra luggage. This week we spent a day sorting and packing, determining what was being sent home and what would be coming with us.
Backpacking Gear Being Shipped Home
What We Are Taking With Us
We were relieved to lose a little weight. How much weight exactly do you think we lost all together? Send in your guess through the comments page. The winner will get some NZ lollies in May.
50 lbs!
75 lbs
68 lbs!
I’ll say 40 pounds … (this is Beth’s wife by the way)…and I’d probably not comment but due to the fact that I could win some lollies, I’m all for commenting! I love your website. It is inspiring us to save money so we can someday do this!
Hi Megan,
Thanks for the comment! Great guess… so close, but it was 50 pounds of gear. Not sure how we lugged that around for so long. Our packs are starting to feel big again as we have been picking up some souvenirs and gifts.
Hope you and Beth are doing well!
Erin