Equipement Essentiel pour la Randonnée
Equipement Essentiel pour la Randonnée. C'est le matériel que vous devrez prendre avec vous pendant le tour.
There are 24 items that you will need to take with you on our tours. I added 2 more items that are included for your comfort.
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you don’t want to take one or more of the 24 essential items.
Les sacs à dos
Sac à dos
The backpack should be between 50 and 75 litres and have a quality harness. When full, it should weigh between 10 and 15kg. If it weighs more than 15kg, you will carry some stuff you will not use during the walk.
It is essential for your comfort and well-being to keep the weight as low as possible. Food bags weigh from 2 to 3kg, so your pack should be at most 12 kg before I give you the food bags.
Daypack - Petit sac à dos pliable de 15 à 20 litres.
Ce petit sac à dos sera utilisé quand nous partirons explorer les environs de notre campement. L'essentiel de nos affaires restant donc au camp. Ce sac à dos pliable d'environ 15 à 20 litres vous permettra de transporter une paire de sandales, votre lunch, une bouteille d'eau, une torche si besoin et quelques effets personnels. Ce sac doit être léger et simple d'utilisation.
Le couchage
La tente
There are now plenty of single 1kg tents on the market. I would strongly suggest that you take the fly. Even if the chance of rain is very unlikely during the dry season, it remains a possibility.
Le sac de couchage
Nights can be surprisingly cold in Northern Australia during the dry season (May to September). Depending on your sensitivity to cold weather, you need a sleeping bag between 0° and 10 ° Celsius. You must take a sleeping bag; it is not an option to participate without one during the dry season.
Matelas de sol
Air mattresses can be as light as 360 grams. They will isolate you from the ground and keep you comfortable at night when we will sleep on gravel or irregular ground.
Oreiller
It is not a compulsory item, but for 50 grams, it will improve the quality of your nights.
Eclairage
You can take some spare batteries; even if one set should be enough for the length of the tour, it is better to be prepared.
Cuisine et Eau Potable
Bouteilles
You must be able to carry 2 to 3 litres of water, and I would like you to carry at least 1 litre during our walks.
Tasse
For tea/coffee and conviviality.
Bol
Take a bowl wide enough to use for meals when we serve food.
Fourchette
For spaghetti, noodles…
Cuillère
Pour les soupes, les desserts...Ne l'oubliez pas!
Vêtements, chaussures, guêtres et lunettes de soleil
Chaussures
Your shoes must have been used for at least 15 days. They have to be comfortable and in a good state. They should not be damaged in any parts.
Sandalles
For the camp and the river crossing.
Chaussettes
At least two pairs of light Merino socks (200 base layer). Socks with 50% merino, 45% polyamide, and 5% Elastane are a great compromise. They will protect you from blisters, are very comfortable, dry fast, and reduce odours.
If you are subject to blisters, I suggest wearing two pairs of light merino socks. It should reduce friction enough to prevent blisters.
Guètres
Off-track walking means walking in sting grass and through scrubby areas. Gaiters will protect your skin and your trousers.
– Trousers
I think you should wear long-legged trousers.
Chemises ou tee-shirts
I advise you to wear long-sleeved shirts or T-shirts.
Chapeau
It is essential to wear a broad-brimmed hat in North Australia!
– Sun Glasses
It is an essential item for sun protection.
Gants
It is strongly advised to protect your hands in scrubby areas. Personally, I take a simple pair of construction gloves. You can buy some for $5 to $10 at Bunnings.
Pharmacie
– Sunscreen
You must always protect your naked skin from the sun but never before swimming!
Hygiéne personelle
Brosse à dents, dentifrice
Kit de premier soin
For minor bruises and personal medication.
Pelle pour enterrer ses excréments.
It will be necessary to dig a 20 cm deep hole for toileting.
Papier hygiénique
S'il vous plait, réduisez la quantité de papier hygiénique au minimum. La décomposition de ce papier peut prendre une année. Le papier hygiénique peut être remplacé par une bouteille d'eau.