Womens Tramping Clothing

What gear do I need for tramping in New Zealand

Here is an interesting pictograph a fellow Kiwi tramping enthusiast has drawn up, this is a diagram showing the clothing a woman needs for tramping in New Zealand. 

Obviously, the clothing worn by males and females are made from the same materials but usually differ in cut and styling. Women's outdoor clothing tends to be colorful and more finely cut than menswear, shaped for a womens figure although increasingly outdoor clothing is multisex in nature.

I find that if you are going to see a dirt bag tramper its usually going to be a dude, in its basic form men are slobs and women are not!!!

What we have on the chart is all synthetic or merino wool and follows the time honored layering principles. No cotton because cotton is very hard to dry and leeches heat from your body when wet. 

The only thing I might add to the list is underwear...both tops and bottoms should be merino or synthetics preferably with good breathable qualities. A sports top and a couple of pair of underwear seem like a goodly amount. You might also consider a swim suit unless you are willing to swim in your underwear. Maybe some hut/camp shoes/sandals if that is your thing...

BTW...thanks for the pictograph Janey......much appreciated!