All trips must have:

Below are example gear lists for specific sports:

Note: Items with an asterisk (*) can be borrowed from the gear cupboard.

Group Gear:

  • ~10m rope for hand-line in non vertical canyons. People may be a lot less comfortable with certain scrambles than you are.
  • Ropes (including enough spare such that if any one rope gets stuck, you can still safely complete the canyon)
  • 5-10m tape and maillons for replacing anchors
  • Extra prusik to allow ascending the rope if needed
  • Rope protectors
  • The club whistles and handheld radios can be useful on long abseils without line-of-sight
  • Knife (may need to cut hair, rope, clothes, who knows)
  • Spare headtorch and batteries

Participant Gear:

  • At least 2L water (If you all get stuck, you want enough to ration for another day. Plus on a long hot day I drink 3L, and people will undoubtedly not bring enough and borrow others. Know that you can generally drink canyon water but look into your specific canyon.
  • Food: lunch, snacks.
  • Emergency blanket (compulsory for all club canyons, can be bought from the gear cupboard for $5)
  • Helmet*
  • Wetsuit*
  • Board shorts (to wear over wetsuit, compulsory if wearing a club wetsuit)
  • Backpack (at least 25L, we may give you some group gear to carry)
  • Dry bag*
  • Enclosed Shoes (Volleys or old sneakers are good options)
  • Woollen socks
  • Headtorch
  • Thermals to wear under wetsuit, or old rain jacket to wear over wetsuit if you get cold
  • Dry thermals/jacket (not cotton!) for emergency
  • Dry clothes to leave in car
  • Sunscreen
  • Small microfibre towel (optional, for drying yourself off before the walk out)
  • Lilo (for lilo canyons)
  • No cotton (it gets very cold when wet)
  • Harness*
  • Descender* (preferably figure 8 over ATC) and a carabiner
  • Safety sling and carabiner*
  • Prusik and carabiner* (unless all trip participants will be belayed)

Group Gear:

  • Dynamic ropes
  • Rope protectors if the ropes will be running over edges
  • Anchor building materials
  • Quickdraws
  • Trad gear if necessary
  • 2 prusiks to allow ascending a rope if needed

Participant Gear:

  • At least 1L water (2L in summer)
  • Food: lunch, snacks.
  • Helmet*
  • Headtorch (in case you have to walk out in the dark)
  • Harness*
  • Belay device and a carabiner*
  • Climbing shoes* (optional but highly recommended)
  • Sunscreen

Group Gear:

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Participant Gear:

  1. Water! – You will need AT LEAST 3-4 litres of water.
    You will be turned away at the beginning of the trip if you do not bring enough
    There are some rivers to refill along the way, but the water needs treating.
    There is also apparently tap water available at the evening camp site.
  2. Tent – due to COVID-19 we’re sticking to 1 tent per person, unless you’re in a shared household.
  3. Sleeping bag and mat
  4. Food – Food for 2 days (2x breakfast, 2x lunch, 1x dinner + snacks). We’ll be doing a lot of exercise so you’ll need food for energy. We can try to grab some dinner/afternoon tea on the way back, but don’t rely on it.
    Think quick and easy meals like oats, cereal, muesli, sandwiches, couscous packets. Be aware of garbage as well. Avoid canned food as its heavy and bulky.
  5. Stove/cookware – Whatever you need to prepare your meals. Don’t forget the gas!
  6. Sunscreen! – Australian sun is brutal. You will need to apply every 3 hours or so.
  7. Hat – Should be wide brimmed or a bucket hat to protect your ears and neck. You WILL be turned away if you bring insufficient sun protection – we don’t want to deal with heat stroke!
  8. Hiking clothes – Be logical. Wear comfortable shoes like joggers or hiking shoes. Bring light clothes because you’ll get hot hiking, BUT also bring a jumper in case of bad weather. Optimally, you want
    • Joggers, hiking boots/shoes or trail runners. Hiking boots are decent, but keep in mind they can be heavy.
    • Warm clothes (weather can vary so be prepared!!)
    • Swimwear or something you’re happy to get wet – there might be opportunity to swim.
    • Rain jacket/poncho
    • SOCKS! – Care for your feet! Wool or poly-wool blend optimally, non-cotton is preferred (gets cold and slimy when wet). I like to have thin liner socks inside my thicker hiking socks (nylon business socks are ok) that help wick away sweat and minimize blisters.
    • Light, breathable clothing – optimally a long sleeve, collared shirt for sun protection.
    • Thermal top can also be a great layer when cold/wet
  9. Rubbish bag – Carry out your own rubbish and might grab some more that we come across.
  10. Hiking Pack – To carry everything. Not any big hiking pack (we wanna stay light!), but a waist strap is helpful to reduce the weight on shoulders.
  11. Head Torch – If you have one please bring it!
  12. Water treatment (optional but recommended) – (such as mircopur tablets, aquatabs) as water quality can’t be guaranteed. Nat has spare Iodine too – message if required
  13. First Aid/Medication – bandaids for little cuts and or blisters, personal medication. Emergency blanket, if you have one.
  14. Toilet Paper – you probably don’t need a full roll. Put it in a drybag or 2 zip-lock bags – you don’t want it wet!! Take out the cardboard tube to save space.
  15. Sufficient Toiletries – feminine hygiene recommended if applicable (It’s only overnight, but hiking can screw things around)
  16. Opal Card – We’re going via train/bus, so bring the card!
  17. Optional other equipment — hiking poles, gaiters, compass, GPS.

Ensure each trip participant has appropriate:

  • Footwear
  • Paddling clothing wetsuit/drytop/drysuit (if necessary)
  • Food and water
  • Drybag
  • Additional thermals/warm clothing
  • Emergency blanket
  • Sunscreen
  • Headtorch (+ spare batteries)
  • PFD
  • Float bags
  • Skirt
  • Boat
  • Paddle
  • Overnight gear (if required)
  • And for whitewater trips:
    • Helmet
    • Whistle