Selecting a suitable pack can be an intimidating experience. At most outdoors stores you’re usually met with a Great Wall of China–sized display of packs in a multitude of sizes, colours, shapes and price points. It’s hard to know where to begin. But try not to be overwhelmed, narrowing the selection down is really quite easy.

Important tips to prepare your body for a multi-day hike

Important tips to prepare your body for a multi-day hike

Campsite The ultimate campsite, so desired by so many, doesn’t just happen – well not very often anyway! Mostly it’s luck of the draw that might see you set up in a prime location if you don’t put some thought into it. It’s great to just pack up and head off into the bush, but some planning is usually necessary when it comes to selecting and setting up in a spot that’s best for you. I’ve compiled 10 tips that may transform your next camp set-up into the best ever. View Everybody loves a majestic landscape – be it mountains, oceans, or bushland. Sunrise and sunsets are especially desirable and an elevated location can help here. Just be sure that...

It’s a common cliché that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While it may or may not be true in regular life, faced with a big day bushwalking it’s definitely true. When you’re hiking you use far more energy than you usually do. As an example, the average male may need 10,000kj of energy per day during their working week, but going hiking on the weekend their energy requirements may shoot up to 15,000kj a day or more (everyone’s energy requirements vary). Because of the high-energy demands of hiking, it’s important to fuel your body properly with energy-rich foods. We’ve put together five of the best brekkies you can use to prime yourself for a big day’s...

Just because the weather has gotten colder doesn't mean your camping vacations have to end. Camping is one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors in the cooler months. Simply abide by these straightforward suggestions to have a fun camping vacation in the winter. Know the conditions from the outset The first step in planning for your winter camping trip is to check the temperature range you'll be camping in (Bureau of Meteorology being a great site for this) and any other likely weather events. You should not only check the weather forecast for the place you intend to visit, but you should also call the national parks ahead of time to enquire about any additional warnings (they'll probably have...

Whether you're camping in the middle of the desert or the snowy mountains, or most likely somewhere in between that's more comfortable like a campground or caravan park, your tent is your home away from home. It is crucial to do your research on your gear in advance to avoid being dissatisfied on such an important element of your camping experience. Needless to say if you are a serious camper in Australia, you will eventually need to choose between a 3 Season tent and a 4 Season tent. The choice is a continuing discussion, and there is no definitive answer as it ultimately relies on your unique situation.  For many of us attempting to decide what is best can rapidly get out of hand and overwhelming.  In...

Essentials for camping in Australia can be bought online. Read about some of the must-haves for your next camping trip, here in this guide.

Cooma has the main Visitor Information Centre for the Snowy Mountains region, and is a good place to stop while you decide what to do next. It has a good shopping centre, with camping supplies and good clothing and second hand shops

From this experience I learned that whether pets are welcome or not in caravan parks is not always about the attitude of the caravan park.  And it's always best to plan ahead and check with the caravan park about pets upfront.