OUTDOOR EDUCATION (HLPE3532) Bushwalk- Preparing & Packing Checklists

Preparing & Packing

Travel: How are we travelling (Bushwalking, cycling, paddling, sailing, etc.)

Purpose: i.e. What is the purpose of the expedition (Individual/Group goals)?

Group Needs:
Consider: Check:

Route Planning

Environmental Research
Permission
Map
Rules
Fitness preparation
Equipment Testing
Meal Planning
Responsibilities
Minimal Impact Practices
Logistics Planning
Risk Management Procedures
Weather Check
Participants
Leave expedition information with non-partaking party
Pre-departure brief

Individual Needs:
Items: Check:
Food:
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Water

Clothing:
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Equipment
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OUTDOOR EDUCATION (HLPE3532) Bushwalk- Preparing & Packing Checklists

Expedition Planning

1. Fit the expedition to the group.

- Experience and Fitness
- Size/age and medical considerations

2. Know where the expedition is taking place.

- Research
- Discuss with others who may have been

3. Environment Research
- Contact government and local environmental groups for information i.e. history, animals, flora/fauna
etc.

4. Gain Permission
- Contacting appropriate authorities to travel in that region.
- Environmentally sensitive areas, restricted areas/ activities such as burn off.

5. Topographic map/chart
- Itinerary with relevant information ie, Departure time/ Travel time
- Campsite arrivals and Return journey

6. Route plan
- All relevant information
- Participants and Pace i.e., rest stops, lunch breaks, planned daily distance

7. Meal Planning
- Weight/ Packaging
- Nutrition/ energy supply
- Practicality and emergencies

8. Responsibilities
- Group leadership schedule
- Briefing and debriefing experiences
- Packing and First aid
- Risk management
- Setting up camp

9. Minimal impact practices

- LNT (Leave no trace)

10. Logistics planning

- Budget
- Equipment
- Communication
- Transport
- Packing and support crew

11. Risk management

Consider:
- Logbook, practical and sensible safety rules
- Procedures
- Seasonal weather patterns and obtain forecasts
- Prepare for condition changes
- Contingency plan for emergency situations
- Roles and responsibilities
OUTDOOR EDUCATION (HLPE3532) Bushwalk- Preparing & Packing Checklists

Personal Clothing Food and Water

 OUTDOOR EDUCATION (HLPE3532) Bushwalk- Preparing & Packing Checklists

2 shirts with collars and sleeves Water (6L minimum) no fill ups
1 pair of shorts Food planned with partner (lightweight)
1 pair of pants Items suitable per pair
1-2 wool or fleece jumpers Tent/fly sheet c
Thermals (top and bottom) Ground sheet
2 -3 Underwear and socks Trangia (no other stoves)
Legionnaires or brimmed hat Fuel bottle
Beanie Methylated spirits
Walking shoes Matches / lighter
Rainjacket Tea towel
Sunglasses Small detergent and scourer
Personal Toiletries 10m chord
Suncream and lip balm Repair tape
Personal first aid kit Map and compass
Personal Medication Optional Items
Toiletries (toothbrush, paste, sanitizer, etc) Spare pair of track shoes or sandals
Baby wipes (no showers) Woollen or fleece gloves
Portable toiletries (trowel/paper/sanitizer) Waterproof pants
Personal Equipment Camera
Headtorch and spare batteries Cards
Pencil and Notebook Book to read
Pocket knife Small sewing kit
Bowl and cup PLB
Utensils (spoon and fork) Leg gaiters
Personal repair kit Leave Behind
Money for bakery, etc… Cigarettes
Sleeping bag with hood (atleast 0 deg comfort rating) Non-prescription drugs
Sleeping mat Alcohol
Whistle Electronic devices other than communication
Rucksack Inflated egos
Mobile phone Music devices
Micro tutorial info and copy for leader Judgement
Worries
*Exemplar items as provided by Flinders University (HLPE3532)