Albury Wodonga's outdoor club for bushwalking (and skiing, cycling and canoeing)
What to take on a day walk
This list assumes that you are going to walk in the mountains. What you take or wear in lower altitudes doesn't matter much because it only affects your personal comfort. In the mountains, poor equipment or clothing can have very serious consequences, for both the individual concerned and the rest of the party.
E = Essential, D = Desirable, O = Optional
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Summer
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Autumn/Spring
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Winter
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| Waterproof jacket with hood |
E
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E
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E
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| Woollen pullover or Polarfleece |
E
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E
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E
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| Long trousers (not jeans) |
D
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E
|
E
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| Thermal top |
O
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D
|
E
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| Thick socks |
E
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E
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E
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| Sun Hat |
E
|
E
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D
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| Beanie/balaclava |
O
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D
|
E
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| Mittens/Gloves |
O
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D
|
E
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| Gaiters (if off track) |
O
|
O
|
D
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| Waterproof overpants |
O
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D
|
D
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| Shorts |
O
|
O
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X
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| Water (1 litre minimum) |
E
|
E
|
E
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| Lunch |
E
|
E
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E
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| Snacks/Scroggin |
O
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O
|
O
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| Sun Screen |
E
|
E
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D
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| Toilet paper |
E
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E
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E
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| Personal first aid/Band Aids |
E
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E
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E
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| Personal ID in film container (allergies etc) |
D
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D
|
D
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| Map and compass |
O
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O
|
O
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| Sunglasses |
D
|
D
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O
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| Glasses |
O
|
O
|
O
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| Camera |
O
|
O
|
O
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| Pocket knife |
O
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O
|
O
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| Mug |
O
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O
|
O
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| Walking pole |
O
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O
|
O
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| Thermos and cake for end of walk |
O
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O
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O
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| Dry clothes and footwear for end of walk |
O
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O
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O
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The last two items can be left in the car during the day