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| 1st West Waverley Scout Troop |
| Hike Gear/Equipment |
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Hiking is one area 1st West is commonly attempting at least twice a year varying from destination to destination. We only like going to areas
where you can't normally get there in a car.
In this section we'll talk about equipment you will need and specialty gear for those keen and more adventurous people. Its a must that your pack
is as lite as possible to make it more enjoyable for yourself..
where you can't normally get there in a car.
In this section we'll talk about equipment you will need and specialty gear for those keen and more adventurous people. Its a must that your pack
is as lite as possible to make it more enjoyable for yourself..
Tents - they don't have to be expensive to be good.
A little bit of care and maintenance and you'll have a
tent that'll last for years, & you can get these
anywhere e.g. K-mart, Snowgum, e.t.c.
A 3 person tent is the way to go & when hiking the 3
in the tent share the load. One takes the poles &
pegs, another takes the fly & the other the main
tent...
A little bit of care and maintenance and you'll have a
tent that'll last for years, & you can get these
anywhere e.g. K-mart, Snowgum, e.t.c.
A 3 person tent is the way to go & when hiking the 3
in the tent share the load. One takes the poles &
pegs, another takes the fly & the other the main
tent...
Backpacks - these are probably the most
used piece of a hiker's equipment as it will
carry all the gear for a weekend. When
buying or renting a backpack a beginner,
a small backpack say around 50 - 70 litres
is recommended. It is also good to get
them fitted on site, but one of the leaders
can do this at the before/on the hike.
Beginner hikers are only allowed a total
weight of 10kg.
used piece of a hiker's equipment as it will
carry all the gear for a weekend. When
buying or renting a backpack a beginner,
a small backpack say around 50 - 70 litres
is recommended. It is also good to get
them fitted on site, but one of the leaders
can do this at the before/on the hike.
Beginner hikers are only allowed a total
weight of 10kg.
Boots - when hiking the boot of choice is one which
has ankle support & because scouts are always
growing a cheap boot is one of choice. Boots must
also be lace-up, elastic sides won't do, as they won't
provide adequate ankle support. The shoe must be
worn heaps, say 2 weeks non stop before the hike
to wear them in.
has ankle support & because scouts are always
growing a cheap boot is one of choice. Boots must
also be lace-up, elastic sides won't do, as they won't
provide adequate ankle support. The shoe must be
worn heaps, say 2 weeks non stop before the hike
to wear them in.
Sleeping Bags - now you can use the
ones from home, as in scouts they will not
be hiking in any areas above the snow
line. Clothing such as thermals can be
worn to increase body heat.
ones from home, as in scouts they will not
be hiking in any areas above the snow
line. Clothing such as thermals can be
worn to increase body heat.
Sleeping Mats - can range from cheap 1 - 2 cm
thick foam to a self-inflating mat. The foam mat is
fine for the beginner and first time hiker very cheap
(available at Clark Rubber) they do the job.
Strapped to the outside of the pack, wrapped in a
garbage bag to keep dry.
thick foam to a self-inflating mat. The foam mat is
fine for the beginner and first time hiker very cheap
(available at Clark Rubber) they do the job.
Strapped to the outside of the pack, wrapped in a
garbage bag to keep dry.
Rain Coats - are an essential item to take
even if there will be no rain. Make sure you
get one that blocks out the wind. Poncho's
are cheap, practical, pack away into a small
package and provide wind protection.
even if there will be no rain. Make sure you
get one that blocks out the wind. Poncho's
are cheap, practical, pack away into a small
package and provide wind protection.
Hats - the beanie is good at night for those cold
ones and the sun hat also good for the day time, to
reduce sun burn and try to keep you cooler.
ones and the sun hat also good for the day time, to
reduce sun burn and try to keep you cooler.
Stoves - the easiest to use would be the
cannister varieties as seen here. They are
efficient, by heating & boiling water fast.
Stoves that can be detached from the bottle
after use are what we want. Other stoves
such as Metho burners are fine just take
longer to cook foods.
cannister varieties as seen here. They are
efficient, by heating & boiling water fast.
Stoves that can be detached from the bottle
after use are what we want. Other stoves
such as Metho burners are fine just take
longer to cook foods.
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Thermals - probably one of the best pieces of
clothing for a hike, its quick drying ability to keep
one warm even when its wet, and light weight.
Personally would normally take a pair of these, and
a pair of zip & go pants and that's all the pants you
need for a weekend both for hot and cold weather.
clothing for a hike, its quick drying ability to keep
one warm even when its wet, and light weight.
Personally would normally take a pair of these, and
a pair of zip & go pants and that's all the pants you
need for a weekend both for hot and cold weather.
Gloves - good for keeping the hands warm
on the cold nights and days. As it is know
that most of the heat travels out from the
hands, feet and head and on the cold nights
hiking and sleeping we make sure we hold
that heat in.
on the cold nights and days. As it is know
that most of the heat travels out from the
hands, feet and head and on the cold nights
hiking and sleeping we make sure we hold
that heat in.
Cooking - pots and cutlery that are light weight and
strong are sensational. There are lots of varieties
from aluminium to non-stick. The bottom of the 3
pictures is a pot holder and is an essential part of
cooking equipment. Other things could be cut down
wooden spoons, plastic utensils, etc. Some scouts
have even taken their younger sister's play cooking
gear.
strong are sensational. There are lots of varieties
from aluminium to non-stick. The bottom of the 3
pictures is a pot holder and is an essential part of
cooking equipment. Other things could be cut down
wooden spoons, plastic utensils, etc. Some scouts
have even taken their younger sister's play cooking
gear.
First Aid Kits - these are a priority for every scout
and can be found almost anywhere. It is important
that each person has one and is complete. More
info. on the kits are in the hiking notes in the
FORMS page.
and can be found almost anywhere. It is important
that each person has one and is complete. More
info. on the kits are in the hiking notes in the
FORMS page.
Water containers - drinking containers such
as the pink one are fine they can hold a
varied amount of water, can be frozen and
re-used. The other one is a hydration pack
which can hold a couple of litres and has a
hose which makes it easy to get a drink,
again another luxury.
as the pink one are fine they can hold a
varied amount of water, can be frozen and
re-used. The other one is a hydration pack
which can hold a couple of litres and has a
hose which makes it easy to get a drink,
again another luxury.
Torches - this picture is of a head lamp, a better
idea than a torch because it fits on top of one's
head and follows your head movement and shines
where you are looking. Allows you to free both
hands and continue doing whatever you want.
Costs $20 - $40. The LED variety use less batteries.
idea than a torch because it fits on top of one's
head and follows your head movement and shines
where you are looking. Allows you to free both
hands and continue doing whatever you want.
Costs $20 - $40. The LED variety use less batteries.
Compasses - most hikes we do, we follow
tracks but to be cautious scouts are to have
a compass and map of the hike. Other
tracking devises are the GPS which uses
satelites to pin point your exact location.
tracks but to be cautious scouts are to have
a compass and map of the hike. Other
tracking devises are the GPS which uses
satelites to pin point your exact location.
Seat - this is kind of a luxury but very useful. Most of
the places to stop for a rest are on or just off the
path and they can be muddy and wet leaving you
no where to go well if you have a seat there is no
worries. This type is probably the best, light weight,
not expensive, small and compact, and good for
your leader.
the places to stop for a rest are on or just off the
path and they can be muddy and wet leaving you
no where to go well if you have a seat there is no
worries. This type is probably the best, light weight,
not expensive, small and compact, and good for
your leader.
Water filters - good for hikes where water
quality can't be guaranteed though this
is more of a luxury, other ways would be
to boil the water before drinking.
quality can't be guaranteed though this
is more of a luxury, other ways would be
to boil the water before drinking.
Water Proofing - there are a lot of products
on the scene but it is a very good idea to
water proof everything before a hike,
boots, pack, raincoat, etc.
on the scene but it is a very good idea to
water proof everything before a hike,
boots, pack, raincoat, etc.
| Oberon Bay - Wilson's Prom. |