Based in New Zealand, Backwoods Outdoor Gear exists for one reason: to help you get outside and stay there longer. We stock camping equipment, hiking gear, fishing tackle and outdoor essentials built to handle New Zealand's unpredictable weather, rugged terrain and remote backcountry.
We're not here to sell you everything. We're here to stock the gear that actually works when you're three days into a tramp, when the weather turns, or when your kit needs to perform without a second thought. If it's on our shelves, it's there because we trust it ourselves.
Gear That Handles New Zealand Conditions
From the Southern Alps to Fiordland, the Tongariro Crossing to the Abel Tasman, New Zealand's outdoors demand serious equipment. That's why we focus on durable, tested gear from brands that understand what alpine environments, coastal exposure and multi-day tramping trips actually require.
Our range covers everything from lightweight freeze-dried meals and titanium cookware to four-season tents, technical packs, and reliable navigation tools. Whether you're heading out for a weekend at a DOC campsite or planning a thru-hike on Te Araroa, you'll find the essentials here.
Built for Trampers, Campers and Backcountry Explorers
We serve the people who treat the outdoors as more than a weekend hobby. Trampers covering the Heaphy Track. Hunters spending weeks in the Ureweras. Fishers chasing browns in backcountry rivers. Families who camp through summer and don't pack it in when autumn arrives.
If you're the kind of person who checks the MetService forecast before checking the weather app, packs a backup headlamp without being told, and knows the difference between a billie and a jetboil, this is your store.
Why Shop with Backwoods?
- Curated for NZ conditions: We don't stock gear that can't handle our climate. Rain, wind, sun, mud, snow—if it's sold here, it works here.
- Trusted brands: Osprey, Rab, Toaks, Naturehike, Radix Nutrition, and more. We work with manufacturers who prioritise performance over gimmicks.
- Shipping across New Zealand: Fast dispatch from our NZ warehouse. We get your gear to you so you can get moving.
- Payment options that work: Afterpay, PayPal, Stripe, and all major cards accepted. Buy now, pay later options available.
Our Product Range
We specialise in outdoor equipment across camping, hiking, fishing, and backcountry essentials. Our core categories include:
- Camping Gear: Tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, camping cookware, freeze-dried meals, camp furniture, and shelter systems for every season.
- Tramping & Hiking: Backpacks, trekking poles, hydration systems, gaiters, crampons, hiking boots, and navigation tools.
- Outdoor Clothing: Jackets, base layers, pants, vests, and weatherproof apparel for men, women, and kids.
- Fishing Supplies: Rods, reels, tackle, lures, and gear for freshwater and saltwater fishing across New Zealand.
- Essentials: Headlamps, fire starters, first aid kits, knives, tools, binoculars, sunglasses, and the small but critical items that make or break a trip.
- Hot Tents & Stoves: Winter camping systems for heating shelters in alpine and backcountry environments.
Get in Touch
Questions about gear? Need help choosing the right pack, tent, or sleeping system? We're here to help. Contact us and we'll get back to you.
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