Great Walks of New Zealand
Coffee, Hike, Wine Repeat
Check out some essential items that make it into our packs and could make it into yours.
Collapsible Drinks Bladders
Portable Espresso Machines
Stanley Shot Glasses
EASYS Cocktails
Collapsible Drinks Bladder
A great wine or spirits bladder for hiking that will remove excess air and is 100% taste free. Flexible, collapsible, and lightweight. Leave those heavy glass bottles at home. There are lots of options online but avoid cheap versions. Just like hydration bladders they can leak or have an unpleasant taste if you choose lower quality options.
Platypus Wine PlatyPreserve 800ml
Wacaco Portable Espresso Machines
Wacaco make portable espresso machines that can take ground coffee, pour over coffee or nespresso pods. Add coffee and boiled water to the machine and you will have barista style coffee on the trail. Wacaco have recently released the Pixapresso machine which can now also boil the water. Without a doubt the machine is definitely heavier than instant powdered coffee, but if you are happy to carry a few extra grams check them out.
Wacaco Espresso Machines
Shot Glass and Flask Set
Durable and packable these Stanley shot glasses are a great way to share your spoils when you get to the top of the mountain. The flask may be a little heavy for hiking trips, so consider a bladder instead. The shot glasses nest together in a stainless-steel carry case, but we tend to leave the carry case at home to reduce excess pack weight. Yeti also offer introduced double wall insulated shot glasses and carry case.
Stanley Shot Glass and Flask Set
Yeti Shot Glasses with Carrying Case
EASYS - Cocktails
If drinking straight liquor is not your vibe and you want to get a bit fancy on the trail, try EASYS cocktails for the outdoors. These lightweight sachets contain real ingredients and are low in sugar. Just add the sachet, water, and your liquor of choice. Available in Margarita, Mojito, and Pina Colada flavours.
EASYS