What gear, food and equipment would you take for two weeks wilderness hiking?
If you are planning a long backpacking trip (into really wild country) what gear would you need?
Matthias Siegel, over at Matt Down Under, has put together a terrific gear list for his trip to the South West Cape area of Tasmania (see map below)
He leaves on the weekend, and will fly into Melaleuca airstrip and then explore the South West Cape region, probably heading out the Port Davey Track to Lake Pedder.
Matthias is a great mate of Frank’s
The South Coast Track in Tasmania’s Wilderness area is a wonderful challenging bushwalking trip. Mark shares a great trip report on hiking from Louisa River to Cockle Creek. Mud, river crossings, the Ironbound Ranges and spectacular isolation make this a terrific read.
We love reading about historical characters who bushwalked in the “good old days”.
Their gear is fascinating, their clothes look so different to what we wear today, equipment such as tents and backpacks look heavy and not too waterproof. They were tough trail blazers who could improvise and live off the land.
When we think about the adventures they had, and the untouched wilderness they explored, it is with a touch of envy and a huge amount of admiration.
In this post we share some of the terrific images from the Jack Thwaites Bush Diaries website. We take a particular emphasis on his gear, clothing and tent.
Tasmania’s Overland track is a fantastic hiking experience. Are the numbers bushwalking too high? Will I be walking alone? Is it still wilderness bushwalking?
What does it cost to hike the Overland Track in Tasmania?
How much should you budget for this world famous wilderness hike from Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair?
Is hiking the Overland Track, in season, becoming an elitist adventure?
We have been reviewing our Hiking the Overland track eBook ready for an update (to the look, not content) and started to add up what it costs to do the hike. This piece analyses the financial cost for someone travelling to Tasmania for the hike.
The numbers are stunning.
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