What essential items do I need to bring for hiking the Milford Track?

Essential items for hiking the Milford Track include:

• Adequate food for at least two extra days
• Warm and waterproof clothing
• Warm sleeping bag
• Survival blanket
• Stove, gas, and lighter/matches for cooking
• Ice axe and crampons (if necessary)
• Toilet paper
• Torch/flashlight
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Personal locator beacon
• Optional: Mountain radio or satellite messenger
• Optional: Avalanche safety/rescue equipment (beacon, shovel, probe)

These items are crucial for safety, comfort, and self-sufficiency while hiking the Milford Track.