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Essential Gear for Short Trail Walks and Weekend Wandering
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items The gear I found most essential when starting my weekend wandering, nature trail walking and short hiking adventures - everything a new Australian outdoor enthusiast needs to enjoy nature comfortably and safely.
These hiking boots have saved me from many a rolled-ankle moment! I've also trashed them through all sorts of weather and they clean up so easily - waterproof, durable and super comfy.
Merrell Hiking Boots Shoes | Siren Traveller 3 Mid
From the trail to the gym, these are the comfiest activewear leggings I've come across (and I've tried ALL the brands). I'm a fan of the high waste the Veda full length tights offer but they've got a style to suit everyone. Love the pouch pocket for ...
Hiking Leggings | Rockwear Australia | Women’s Yoga, Gym & Activewear
Who says hiking poles are only for the pros?? With a bad knee making the smallest of rocky inclines a challenge, these Day Tripper Walking Poles have allowed me to safely adventure out on unpaved trails with ease. They have a good bounce to them, are...
Denali Day Tripper Walking Poles | Hiking | Trekking
The day I leave this kit behind will be the day I see my first snake on the trail, I'm sure of it! Hope it never needs to be used but it's an absolute essential for Aussie wandering.
Trafalgar Snake Bite Kit | First Aid Kit | Hiking First Aid
This app is an absolutely essential for safe solo hiking and wandering. Not only does it allow you to preview the trail, assess difficulty rating and check out user reviews, it also has a function to share your location with a friend so they can keep...
AllTrails+ | AllTrails App | Digital Trail Guide
Super lightweight & copes well with me throwing it around a lot! I actually scored this as a hand-me-down and I've had it for years now - it's still going strong. Love that it has an inner pocket as well as small front zipper. Just the right amou...
Light Daypack | Backpack | Mountain Warehouse
I'm a big fan of ‘leave no trace’ so I always take my rubbish (and food scraps!) with me - which can get rather wet and smelly! This bag is brilliant. Scrunches down will to fit in my bag while trapping bin juice inside. Easy to turn inside out to cl...
Kea Stash reusable bin bag | Leave no trace (and no smell in your pack!)
An ADHD hack! I'm forever losing things on my walk and keys are the worst to lose! Never again with my Tile. Super easy to use, sync to your phone then at the press of a button you can track your keys (or bag, wallet, anything else you want to attach...
Tile Mate Tracker | Bluetooth Key Tracker & Finder
An important safety item when wandering through Australian bush. It's no longer recommended to tweeze ticks - instead, this simple freeze spray ensures the tick can no longer harm you and will then naturally fall out. Easy to use, light to carry - an...
Tick Tox 35ML Freeze Spray | Protect against bush ticks and grass ticks
I've tried a LOT of CC and BB creams and this is hands-down my favourite. Gives you SPF 50 sun protection and shear coverage. I really like how it gives me a bit of a glow but doesn't feel greasy.
Cancer Council SPF 50 Face CC Cream | Mineral Light 50ml | Sunscreen
I really hate dry lips on a walk so this is always in my pocket. Has a pleasant but not strong scent, not too greasy and has you covered for sun protection at SPF 30
Sun Bum Pomegranate SPF15 Lip Balm | Sun protection
I love the coconut smell of this popular sunscreen. Available in SPF 30 and 50, it's a really lovely lightweight (not at all greasy!) feel and strong protection against the hot Aussie sun.
Sun Bum Original Sunscreen Lotion SPF30 177ml
If mozzies are about they'll find me! UNLESS I have my Bushmans on (which I constantly do every wander!). I can't stand being itchy so I'm lost without this. Have tried many options and this seems to be the winner every time. Top tip: spray around yo...
Mozzie Spray | Bushmans Ultra Aerosol | Sandflies, mosquitoes, ticks, leaches