| Waterproof jacket | Must be long enough to sit on, have an overlapping closure, and an integral hood. Must always be carried |
| Beanie or balaclava | Synthetic fibre or wool. Required for cold weather. Must always be carried |
| Mitts or gloves | Synthetic fibre or wool. Required for cold weather. Must always be carried |
| Sunhat | Broad brim to protect face, ears, neck. |
| Trousers | Cotton is tough and comfortable while dry. Specialist breathable nylons are more expensive, but remain comfortable when wet and they dry quickly. Wool blend is a reasonable compromise, and may be warmer. Pure wool trousers may tend to chafe. Jeans are unsuitable due to poor wet weather performance. |
| Shirt | A wide choice of fabrics is available, see remarks for trousers |
| Jacket/jumper | "Bush shirt", woollen jumper, or "Polarfleece" type jacket. |
| Socks | Wool or wool blend. Two pairs often worn. |
| Boots | These may not be required on some day walks. However, most walkers use boots, even on day walks. Leather boots are excellent, but less forgiving of odd-shaped feet (blisters). Boots made of woven nylon and suede tend to be more comfortable, but have poorer water resistance. A good tread is most important. |
| Gaiters | Protect legs from scrub and keep debris out of boots and burrs out of socks. |
| Waterproof overpants | Must cover from waist to ankles |
| Overmitts | Waterproof overmitts to keep gloves dry. |
| Toilet Gear | Toilet paper (use white or unbleached only) in plastic bag and trowel to bury waste. |
| Water Container | Always carry a minimum of 1 litre, or 2 litres in summer. Leader will advise if more required. |
| Day Pack | Essential, for comfort and to leave hands free. Should be comfortable to wear. Line it with a heavy duty plastic bag, or use a pack cover. |
| Torch | Small with spare batteries and bulb |
| Paper and pencil | Small pad and soft pencil in small plastic bag |
| Whistle | Umpire type with pea preferred |
Recommended Equipment List
Select the trip category for the list of recommended equipment that you should always carry.
Day Trips
First Aid Kit (must be carried)
| 1 x triangular bandage and safety pin |
| 1 x 10 cm elastic bandage (not crepe) |
| 1 x medium wound dressing |
| 6 x assorted bandaids |
| Antiseptic liquid or cream |
| Blister kit - "Compeed" or similar |
| 12 x soluble Panadol |
| 6 x 300mg Aspirin (chewable or soluble) |
| Gastrolyte soluble tablets, or similar to replace electrolytes |
| For overnight trips, diarrhoea medication - Imodium or simliar |
| Sunscreen (50+) |
| Personal medication items in a small plastic bag, clearly marked and the leader notified of its use |