gear in June
Posted: Wed 22 Apr, 2015 12:59 pm
Hi all,
Was wanting some advice. Walking with a friend in early June, 6 days. We are both physically fit (go to the gym 5 days a week, training for half marathon). Have done multi-day hikes, but with guides (so have never had to carry all our own gear). We have not done any hikes in snow.
I know the tas parks and wildlife service have an essential gear list, but I wanted to know how much of it was truly essential...
specific questions:
1) is a 3 season tent going to be ok? I suspect we will be able to find spots in the huts during the time we are there. Our tent has a tub base.
2) is a sleeping mat essential? I have one of those aircell types, but its not super light, and I'd prefer not to buy another one if its not essential...
3) are gaiters essential? If so, would lightweight ones be enough? I have proper vasque hiking boots, plus waterproof goretex pants
4) do I need waterproof gloves? e.g. goretex
5) why do we need a toilet trowel? I thought there were toilets along the way...
6) Given our lack of experience in hiking in snow, would you saw that a gps unit and plb would be essential?
thanks in advance for your advice!
Was wanting some advice. Walking with a friend in early June, 6 days. We are both physically fit (go to the gym 5 days a week, training for half marathon). Have done multi-day hikes, but with guides (so have never had to carry all our own gear). We have not done any hikes in snow.
I know the tas parks and wildlife service have an essential gear list, but I wanted to know how much of it was truly essential...
specific questions:
1) is a 3 season tent going to be ok? I suspect we will be able to find spots in the huts during the time we are there. Our tent has a tub base.
2) is a sleeping mat essential? I have one of those aircell types, but its not super light, and I'd prefer not to buy another one if its not essential...
3) are gaiters essential? If so, would lightweight ones be enough? I have proper vasque hiking boots, plus waterproof goretex pants
4) do I need waterproof gloves? e.g. goretex
5) why do we need a toilet trowel? I thought there were toilets along the way...
6) Given our lack of experience in hiking in snow, would you saw that a gps unit and plb would be essential?
thanks in advance for your advice!