Gear makes up a significant part of any trip and for the Australian adventures that don’t get the luxuriously cheap US prices it pays big to do your research. There are lots of places that sell their own brands e.g. Kathmandu/Mac Pac etc but when you’re looking for a new pair of boots or a new lightweight sleeping bag it’s […]
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Gear and Food for Hitching
I packed up my things and Neishya packed hers with out a large amount of thought. So much so, I wasn’t aware that I was meant to be bringing Neishya a tent (we had to stop of a by a $7 one from Target).
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Touring Gear
My planning for this trip was limited as far as gear goes. I treated it like a bushwalk with a bike. In many ways this worked perfectly fine, I had a very light set up (although going up hills it didn’t feel like it). In other ways I was under prepared or just had the wrong stuff. Bike Touring Special […]
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Poles for TDP?
I had never used walking poles before this trip and the information I was told was they are essential for the O and advised for the W. I asked around my hostel room, from the people who had just finished and there seemed to be mixed opinions. I was keen on the idea of having to rent them and my […]
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Larapinta Gear
This is a basic check list of everything that went it my pack for this trip. For my up-to-date gear list including brands see here. Sleeping/Evening (g) Walking (g) Eating/Drinking (g) Emergency/Health (g) Other (g) Sleeping bag 855 Hat 207 Pots 277 Freesole 34 Camera 210 Liner 139 Shoes 1345 Stove + bag 125 Tampons 8 30 Camera battery 19 […]
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Food Drops
Where? Official Information There are 3 main drop locations. If you are doing this track without help from a friend and a car these are the only food drops you should think about: Stanley Chasm (private, no locker room it’s stored behind the kiosk) Ellery Creek Ormiston Gorge Glen Helen Resort is a 4th option, but note it is a […]
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Weekend vs Long Distance Pack List
This is a tricky one because the longer you’re hiking for the less weight you want to carry. What would I bring on a weekend hike that I wouldn’t on a long distance? Gear? If you are doing long distance trips you’re probably happy to invest the money and research time into getting the best gear, but if you’re never […]
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Long Distance Solo Pack List
Equipment Backpack – Summit Gear Bluegum 50L Pack Tent – Vango 100 Helium Hiking boots – Scarpa Terra GTX Sleeping bag – Sea to Summit Ember II Liner – Sea to Summit Silk Comfort Stretch Travel Liner – Standard Mat – Thermarest RidgeRest Regular Water bladder with mouth piece – Blackwolf Tank 3L Water bladder store – Sea to Summit […]
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