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Blue Mountains hikers, Think Before You Trek!
// February 18th, 2010 // No Comments » // Health & Safety
If you’re out and about hiking in the Blue Mountains, then you can hike safely courtesy of the NSW Police and the National Parks and Wildlife Service! The ‘Think Before You Trek’ initiative encourages you to take a few simple actions to increase your safety on your next hike. You can also use a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) for free! Continue Reading
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Solar chargers: keeping your mobile charged while hiking
// February 18th, 2010 // No Comments » // Buying Guides
Are you forever running out of batteries when you go camping? I’m notorious for always forgetting spare batteries, and having to fumble around in the dark at night when my torch fails after the first few minutes of use.
But these days it’s not just torches that require batteries. Modern hikers carry a slew of electronic gear, from handheld GPS units, satellite phones, digital cameras (and video cameras!), mp3 players, mobiles – some brave souls even venture into the wilderness carrying laptops! Whilst the whole notion of carrying all this electronic gear is another discussion in itself, it brings about the point: where and how are you going supply power for all these items?! Continue Reading
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A toast to instant noodles: the ultimate hiking food
// January 15th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Featured Articles, Trail Food
What is the ultimate hiking meal? Try the instant noodle (Image by Sweethaa/Flickr.com)
If ever there was a food or meal substance that deserves the title of the ultimate hiking food, it would have to be the humble 2-minute noodle (otherwise known as the instant noodle). In my books it is the stuff of legends, and it has certainly kept me fed and content on many a cold and hungry night in the bush. Why is this simple meal of carbohydrates so satisfying? Let’s find out. Continue Reading
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7 tips to beat the extreme summer heat while hiking
// January 5th, 2010 // No Comments » // Featured Articles, Health & Safety
Keeping cool is all-important this summer, especially when on the trail (Image by Ajawin - flickr.com)
Many parts of Australia have been suffering under extreme temperatures and heatwaves. While this may be good for ice-cream vendors and air-conditioner sales, if you have planned a getaway into the bush, you’re going to need a few tips on how to survive the weather. We’ve lined up some tips to keep you cool while hiking.
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How to select the best campsite: factors to consider
// January 4th, 2010 // No Comments » // Camping, Featured Articles
Your selection of a campsite can make or break a trip (Image by McKaySavage/Flickr.com)
The quality of a campsite can make or break a trip, and selection of an ideal campsite is an important task which must be given plenty of consideration on any expedition. Hiking trips into wilderness areas, where there are no established campsites, requires skill in selecting a safe and comfortable campsite. Even in parks and reserves where there are already established campsites, there are still many factors to consider in choosing a place to pitch your tent within the campsite. Experience hikers and campers normally run through this list of criteria subconsciously, but there are many traps and pitfalls the beginner may be unaware of. Below we introduce our guide to choosing a campsite, discussing the factors you need to keep in mind, so you can pick the best campsite on your next trip.
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