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Storm the South Island: Kit List

These items are noted as ‘ESSENTIAL’ for very good reasons! For your own safety & comfort please bring them all. If you have any queries regarding any item in the kit list please get in touch with us.

Please also note that all your kit and bike must be spotlessly clean for entering New Zealand. Border authorities are very strict about ensuring no foreign organisms enter the island nation, potentially endangering the local plant and animal life.

Personal Safety Essentials

The following items are essential for your comfort and safety on tour and you must bring everything mentioned

Insect repellent and bite relief cream
Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Mountain biking back pack – 20 litre
Hydration system (Camelbak)
Windbreaker
Light, long-sleeved fleece layer
Biking socks
Long-sleeved mountain bike shirts
Short-sleeved mountain bike shirts
Base layers (for riding)
Waterproof jacket
Overshorts (‘baggies’)
Padded cycling shorts/ trousers
Bike gloves (full-fingered not fingerless)
Biking glasses
Elbow pads
Knee pads
Mountain bike-specific shoes (flats or SPDs)
Mountain bike-specific helmet (current and fit for purpose)

Personal Comfort Kit

The following items will be useful for your comfort on tour and we recommend you bring everything mentioned

Chamois cream
Snack bars/ trail snacks
International travel adapter and/ converter
Small bottle of laundry detergent
Packable towel
Hat and gloves for cooler evenings/ mornings
Personal toiletries (shampoo, soap, moisturiser, etc.)
Headtorch
Sun hat
Swimwear
Flip-flops/ sandals
Comfortable shoes for walking in
Re-usable drinks bottle

Own Bike essentials

The following items are essential for ensuring that we can deal with all mechanical issues on the tour and you must bring/ have on your bike everything mentioned

Spare battery
Dropper seat post
Chain-specific quick link
Inner tubes (x 2 ) or bottle of tubeless fluid
Multi-tool
Bottle of chain lube
Bike-specfic rear mech hanger
Bike-specific brake pads x2 (set)

Rental Bike Essentials

If you are renting a bike for your tour, these are the things you must bring

Multi-tool
Pedals