The importance of carrying a light pack cannot be overstated. It is arguably the factor that has the greatest impact on how much you enjoy your trip, and unlike the weather or the difficulty of the track, it is one of the few factors that is entirely within your control.
We have fine-tuned the gear provided to you, to ensure that you have the lightest possible packs while meeting the requirements of comfort and safety. A comprehensive packing list will be provided to you upon booking, tailored to the particular tour you are doing and time of year you are going. The following is a demonstration of the pack weight that you can expect on most Wilderness Expeditions tours and a guide to sensible packing for Tasmanian conditions.
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The Lightweight Option:
This packing list has an emphasis on minimizing pack weight. It has all the mandatory items required on the majority of our tours (including the Overland Track) for the peak walking season (October to April). It assumes that the weight of the tent will be shared between two people.
Wilderness Expeditions Provides:
Ultralight packable daypack – Toilet paper and hand sanitizer – Inflatable sleeping mat – Rainpants -Headlamp/whistle – Fleece Gloves – Drybag/pillowcase – Snacks – Meal kit (plate, bowl, mug, spork) – Water bottle (1lt) – Insulated jacket – Waterproof jacket – Pack (60lt, with liner) – Sleeping quilt – Sleeping bag liner – Tent (2 person, weight shared between 2)
You Provide:
Sunhat – Beanie – Light fleece or woolen jacket – Thermal top – Thermal bottom – Underwear (x2) – Socks (x2) – Sunscreen – Toothbrush/toothpaste – Toiletries – Medications – Walking shoes/boots (not included in pack weight) – Walking pants/shorts (not included in pack weight) – Walking shirt (not included in pack weight)
Pack Weight: 7.8 kg
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The Deluxe Option:
This packing list adds some reasonable extras including additional clothing, camp shoes, entertainment and washing items. It also includes a single person tent (the weight of which cannot be shared). Out of all of these items, the camp shoes are perhaps the most beneficial in terms of comfort, and as they are able to be attached to the outside of your pack, they won’t take up space within it.
Wilderness Expeditions Provides:
Crocs (camp shoes) – Microfibre towel, biodegradable soap and collapsible wash basin – Single person tent – Walking poles (not included in pack weight) – Gaiters (not included in pack weight)
You Provide:
Extra thermal top – Extra socks – Extra underwear – Book – Deck of cards – Phone/camera – Power bank
Pack weight: 9.6kg