It’s always an effort organising a group hike, particularly if you have a new or inexperienced group. But when it comes down to it once you’ve done one, they come together pretty easily (if people play along). Make sure everyone’s in charge of their own personal gear, with assistance from the list below. Figure out whether you’re doing group dinners […]
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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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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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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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