Packing list
Otter Trail
Five-day coastal hut trek — stove, sleeping bag, dry bags, and river-crossing kit.
Backpack & organization
Osprey Exos 5840–55 L with rain cover- Dry bags for river crossings
Clothing
- Moisture-wicking base layers
- Light fleece or puffy
Arc'teryx Beta AR rain shell- Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
Footwear
Waterproof trail bootsRiver mouths and mud — Moab 3 for new buyers; keep Moab 2 if already broken in- Camp sandals for wet river mouths
- Extra socks
Trail essentials
- Sleeping bag — mattresses only in huts
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Z poles
Petzl Actik Core headlamp- Stove, fuel, cook set
- First-aid kit with rehydration salts
Water & food
Katadyn BeFree filter- All meals for 5 days — huts have no meals
- 2 L+ water capacity
Camera & tech
Garmin Fenix 7- Phone & power bank
Toiletries & documents
- SANParks permit paperwork
- Rubbish bags — pack out all waste