What to pack
When you go camping there is a lot to take, whether it be for 1 night or 2 weeks. Ideally you would like to pack as minimal as possible. Here are the basics to pack, however, I am sure there are some ‘luxury items’ that you can squeeze in if it will make your holiday that bit more enjoyable!
Day Hike pack & Wear
- Backpack
- Sturdy shoes
- Protective Hat
- Sunscreen
- Minimum 2 litres of water per person per day
- Insect repellant
- Map, guide book or phone GPS
- Snacks or meal depending on length of trail
- Clothes to suit the weather conditions
- First Aid kit
- Hiking poles
Hiking Overnight
The same as a day hike plus
- Extra minimum 2 litres of water per person
- More snacks and meals- nuts, dried fruit, muesli bars, etc
- Clothes to suit the weather/night conditions
- Torch/ headlamp
- Sleeping bag & foam mattress
Camping (with car)
- Tent and mallet for tent pegs
- Mattress
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Bottled water
- Food, cutlery & plates
- Cooker if cooking
- Toilet paper
- Torch/lantern
- Warmer clothes for night
- Bug spray
Bibbulmun Track/ long hike
Neville Rossiter recently completed the Bibbulmun Track hike and put together a great image outlining the equipment he used and recommends for the hike.
Another hiker, Elena, also completed the track and here she is with her pack contents and recommendations.
- 36L backpack @ospreyaustralia
- Sleeping Mat @seatosummitaustralia
- Sleeping Bag & liner @marmot & @seatosummitaustralia
- Mosquito Net @seatosummitaustralia
- Pot, stove, gas, spoon @seatosummitaustralia
- Water Bladder and @nalgene bottle
- Rain pack cover
- Torch @blackdiamond
- First Aid Kit
- Inreach Mini @garminau
- Power bank and cord
- Tripod @manfrottoimaginemore
- Hand Sanitiser
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Towel
- 2 Socks
- Anti Blister Socks @armaskin_protection
- Rain Jacket
- Long leggings
- Shorts
- T-Shirt @ottiemerino
- Thermal t-shirt and pants
- Pullover @marmot
- Headband
- Trekking poles @blackdiamond
- Down jacket @arcteryx
- Food
Where to get hiking gear
Paddy Palin– 884 Hay st, Perth
Complete Angler & Camping World Rockingham
Kathmandu– various stores around WA
Mountain Designs– 12 William st, Fremantle
Ranger Outdoors– various stores around WA
BCF– Various stores throughout WA
If you would like to list your business please email us at events@outdoorswa.org.au
