This is a mostly complete list of everything I took with half way around the world for a two and a half week trip to New Zealand. I bought my food and fuel in country. WARNING: This is not a recommendation or complete list of what you need to bring into the backcountry. You may need more or less. Consult with an experienced backpacker before attempting anything.
Camping Supplies
I stayed in hostels and backcountry huts, so I did not need tenting gear.
Sleeping bag — Mountain Hardwear Ultralamina 32
Sleeping pad — Thermarest Prolite
Cook pot — Ti Ware Nonstick Titanium Pot
Stove — Soto OD-1R Micro Regulator Stove
Backpack — Osprey Atmos 65
Water filter — Katadyn Hiker
Rain pack cover
Pillow
Clothing
Boots
Gators
Pants with removable legs
Wicking short sleeve shirts (x2)
Timex Ironman watch
Rain pants/Gortex coat
Gortex wide brimmed hat — OR Seattle Sombrero
Hat and gloves
Socks (x2)
Wool socks
Sock liners
Underwear (x3)
Long underwear (top and bottom)
Miscellaneous
Passport
Capital One credit card (no foreign currency fee)
Charles Schwab debit card (free international ATM withdrawals)
Camera — SD1000 IS
Dry Pak Camera Case (waterproof bag)
Nalgene bottle
iPod Shuffle + charger cable (for audio books)
Gideon Bible
Pencil/paper
Small microfiber towel*
Rope
Shovel
Compress Dry Sack — Sea to Summit eVent
Map Case — SealLine
Compass
Maps — Nelson Lakes (Parkmap 273-05) & Egmont (Parkmap 273-09)
