You can
do it as easy or as hard as you like! Bring a swag or a palatial
tent—what ever
is easier for you to deal with! Remember to stay dry and
warm is the key to enjoying all outdoor events.
First and foremost, before you hit the road, you need to make
sure your 4WD vehicle is in sound mechanical condition.
To determine whether your 4x4 vehicle is trail ready and capable
of surviving a trip off-road, first do a visual inspection -
inside and out.
Then, take a few minutes to more closely inspect
the inner workings of your ride - make sure that the following
parts are in good working condition and you don't hear any strange
noises coming from these areas:
Steering - check alignment, fluid
level, belts and hoses, pump and reservoir for leaks
Suspension
- springs, shocks, alignment, wheel bearings, steering linkage
Tires - tighten lug nuts, air pressure,
tread wear (including your full-size spare), look for cuts
and missing chunks
Wipers
- check for wear, fluid level
Camping in the
Australian bush requires very little gear to enjoy it to the
max. However, being prepared for the bush with the right gear
can mean the difference between a miserable time and a great
time!
Here’s a
list of the basics you should bring, should you be going
overnight or for several days.
Tent (preferably
a 2 –4 man is all that is required).
Sleeping bag-usually
the warmer the better as it gets cool in the alps!
Sleeping mat-self inflating mats are cheap
and surprisingly comfortable. (get the 5cm one)
Shorts,
Tshirt,
long pants,
long sleeved shirt,
warm pullover,
rain
jacket/coat.
If cooler weather, bring a hat.
Change of undies
and socks although not essential…
Sturdy
boots.
Torch.
Drinking water.
Plate, knife and
fork, mug.
Billy and frypan.
Marshmallow long
stemmed fork.
And FOOD! - steak,
eggs, bacon, bread.
Open
fire cooking or gas stove available.
The Hi-lo Jack; Great for the deep hole, or the
diff-on-a-log problem.
FOOD
SUGGESTIONS
Basically, you need
to consider the essentials. Chocolate, cookies and something
to warm the heart around the campfire…
What you can bring
depends on whether we can have an open fire or will be
cooking on a gas cooker.
Either way, eggs and bacon with
hash browns and pancakes are great fro brekky in the bush.
Or cereal and long-life milk is fine.
Bread and spreads for lunch.
Steak, vegetables, pasta—simple things do fine for dinner.
Don’t forget the tea, coffee and drinks and of cause
enough drinking water to last the weekend.
Although the creeks
are fine for drinking, we often don’t end up camping by
a creek. So bring enough to last—about 2 gallons per
person per day should suffice.
An esky with ice
will last a weekend.
Ian Graf: 9876-1453
Daniel Edwards: 0409 824 667
Peter Miriklis: 0402-881-179
