Standard Gear - Overnight or Longer
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This is a recommended list of gear that should be carried on all extended bushwalks (anything longer than a day walk).
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EACH PERSON - MANDATORY
- walking boots
- back pack
- sleeping bag
- sleeping mat
- cutlery (knife, fork, spoon)
- crockery (cup, bowl, plate)
- rubbish bag (zip lock bag)
- water bottle OR yabbie straw
- comfy shoes (eg, sneakers)
- gaiters (mud/bushes/snakes)
- hat (sun protection)
- balaclava / beanie
- gloves
- waterproof clothes
- underwear & socks
- thermal underwear
- cool clothes (eg, shorts & T-shirt)
- warm clothes (eg, polarfleece pants & top)
- very warm top (eg, wool/polarfleece jumper/jacket)
- pans / billy
- stove
- fuel bottle with fuel
- lighters / matches
- tent
- first aid kit
- toilet paper
- small spade or trowel for lavatory duty
- maps
- compass
- whistle
- food
EACH PERSON - Optional
- water proof pack liner
- sleeping bag liner
- torch & batteries
- toiletries
- sun glasses (snow glare)
- camera & film
- cards &/or book
- ground sheet(s) for tent(s)
- scourer
- utility knife / sharp knife
- string
- candle(s)
- rope (pack hauling)
- sunscreen lotion
- GPS
- EPIRB
