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When you’ve already give the day walks a go, overnight walks are the next step. Here you’ll learn about sleeping over in the bush and the equipment you need for that.
Walking with an experienced group of people is a great way to learn the nuances of the skills and gear that help make bushwalking safer and more enjoyable. Here we will tackle the core topics to help you get out there and enjoy these amazing places.
What to wear?
Clothes you’ll need on a bushwalk
Footwear
What to carry?
Gear for overnight walks – everything you need for day walks plus gear for sleeping – a shelter, sleeping bag, pad, inner sheet and pillow.
Water
Meals and cooking gear
Personal locator beacon
What to know?
Water collection
Water treatment
Map reading
Navigation
Bites and stings
Using weather forecats
Footcare
Sun protection
Leave no trace
Bushwalking etiquette