From airport to alpine: Rent the kit, skip the hassle
If you're flying to New Zealand to take on one of the Great Walks — whether it's the Routeburn, Kepler, or Milford Track — chances are your packing list is already starting to look overwhelming. Sleeping bag? Cooking gear? Waterproof layers?
Here's the good news, you don’t need to bring it all with you, in fact, you probably shouldn't!
At PackBack, we rent premium hiking gear — bundled into ready-to-go kits or add on singular items — and deliver it straight to your hotel, hostel, or anywhere in New Zealand. So, you can land light, hike right, and focus on the adventure ahead.
Travel Light, Arrive Ready
Airports and heavy packs don’t mix. Instead of hauling a 65L hiking setup across the world, you can arrive in NZ with just your basics — we’ll take care of the rest.
Whether you're coming from Sydney, San Francisco, or Stuttgart, your gear will be waiting for you. Clean, trail-tested, and perfectly packed.
Gear Built for New Zealand Conditions
New Zealand’s backcountry is as wild as it is beautiful. One minute it’s sunny and still, the next minute you're walking into sideways rain on the Harris Saddle.
That’s why we’ve chosen gear that handles whatever the trail throws at you — quality brands like Rab, Leki, Jetboil and Lowe Alpine. These aren’t budget setups; they’re the same brands we use ourselves.
Everything You Need, Nothing You Don’t
We’ve bundled everything into easy-to-book hiking kits, so you’re not hunting down a sleeping mat in one store and a gas stove in another.
Each kit is tailored for hut-based Great Walks (and non-Great Walks!) and includes just what you need to stay warm, dry, and well-fed. It’s simple, it works, and it saves you time and money.
A More Sustainable Way to Hike
Renting instead of buying means less waste, less gear in landfill, and more thoughtful travel. Whether you’re hiking for three days or ten, it makes more sense to borrow what you need — and return it when you’re done.
Plus, you’re supporting a New Zealand-owned business that’s passionate about protecting the places we play in.
No Clean-Up Required
At the end of the trail, the last thing you want is to deal with muddy tents or wet sleeping bags. With PackBack, there’s no mess and no hassle — just pop the gear back in the return bag and send it home. Done.
The PackBack Way
We’ve done these hikes. We’ve made the mistakes. And we built PackBack to make it easier for travellers like you to experience New Zealand’s trails the right way — well-equipped, low-stress, and with room to enjoy the moment.
Let us take care of the gear, so you can take in the view.
Ready to hike light?
Explore our rental kits and book online now
