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TREKKING IN TASMANIA GEAR CHECK LIST

The items below will be packed into your 50 litre pack (provided) and carried by you. If followed correctly, the pack can weigh as little as 7.5kg.

 

Essential Gear List

  • Lace-up walking boots must have ankle support and treaded soles. We can not over emphasise the importance of appropriate footwear. Walking shoes, sandshoes and similar are not acceptable and boots must be worn in - unfortunately you will be unable to commence the walk without the appropriate footwear.
  • Polar fleece jacket (preferred) or woollen jumper
  • Light jumper (warm)
  • Beanie or balaclava
  • Gloves or mittens
  • Waterproof over-pants - nylon, PVC or Gore-tex
  • Gaiters - long gaiters (just below the knee)
  • Shorts &/or light walking trousers
  • Thermal underwear - long-sleeved top and
  • long johns. Two sets preferred.
  • Warm, long pants - evening hut wear
  • Shirts/t-shirts - 2 recommended
  • Socks - 4 pairs recommended
  • Underwear
  • Lightweight footwear - thongs/sports sandals
  • for hut use
  • Sun hat & sunscreen
  • Travel towel or body chamois (light & quick to dry)
  • Water bottle - at least 1 litre

 

DENIM CLOTHING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE

Recommended Gear List

  • Walking poles
  • Camera & spare baterries if digital (there are no power outlets in the Huts for recharging batteries)
  • Light weight foldable day pack (should pack down to pocket size)

 

Optional Gear List

  • Bathers
  • Small torch
  • Insect repellent (repellent and torches are provided in each hut)
  • small mirror (especially if you wear contact lenses),

 

Tip: Layering of clothing has long been the basis for dressing in the outdoors and the gear list above follows this principle. When the temperature drops, we add another layer of insulation; if it rains, we add a rainshell on top and when it’s warm and dry, we strip off layer.

 

**Pocket day packs, maps and track notes are available for purchase on the first morning of your walk.


Mountain Designs (120 Charles Street, Launceston, phone 03 6334 0988, email Launceston@mountaindesigns.com) offer Cradle Mountain Huts guests a 10% discount on purchases with presentation of this sheet. Many of our guides work at Mountain Designs so you can be assured of receiving the right advice about the equipment you need on the walk.

 

Mountain Bike Tasmania hire gaiters, over-pants and walking poles. All must be pre-booked prior to arrival you can email them

enquiries@mountainbiketasmania.com.au or phone on 0447 712 638

 

A backpack, Gore-tex jacket, sleeping sheet and pillowcase are provided for the duration of the walk. They will be available for pick up during your gear check on the morning of departure. Bio-degradable liquid soap is at each hut and is suitable as a shampoo as well (we would appreciate it if you used our soap as it is phosphorus free).

 

Your comfort and enjoyment is of paramount importance to us and keeping your pack weight to a minimum is our intention. Aim for one set of warm clothes for evening and another set to wear whilst walking. Thermals are necessary due to their lightweight, quick-drying and warm properties.

 

Please note that guides will do a thorough gear check prior to departure. If you are unsure about anything on the gear list, Please call us or talk to your local outdoor adventure store.

 

Any luggage not required on your walk can be stored at our office.

 

CONTACT US

Call: (03) 6392 2211
Email: bookings@cradlehuts.com.au

 

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