Grampians Peaks Trail - Everything you Need to Pack Explained in 5 Categories

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7 ай бұрын

Everything you need to pack for the Grampians Peaks Trail, including equipment, food, clothes, emergency and safety items, accessories and a few luxuries. See all the gear inside my pack for the full 13 day thru-hike, along with loads of tips and tricks.
Filmed at Bugiga walk-in campground, just outside Halls Gap, on day 5 of my March 2023 trip, this video looks at a light-mid weight approach to gear for the GPT (Grampians Peaks Trail).
NB: These video resources were made with the support of Parks Victoria.
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I grew up in Sydney, Australia in a family that never went camping or on outdoor adventures. So it came as a surprise to discover hiking and camping in my mid 20’s and it fast became somewhat of an obsession.
Since then, I’ve become a leader with the Sydney Bush Walkers Club, Search Manager with NSW SES Bush Search and Rescue (responsible for the Blue Mountains region), navigation teacher and author of 'How to Navigate - The art of traditional map and compass navigation in an Australian context.'
I'm passionate about connecting people to wild places in meaningful ways that look after both people and these precious places.
Apart from sharing tips here on my KZfaq channel, my website and socials, you can find me as a regular contributor to Wild Magazine, Great Walks Magazines and other outdoors press. You might even catch me live on ABC radio Weekends with Simon Marnie and appearing as a speaker and workshop host at events such as Bushwalking Australia Conferences, ProBlogger, ORIC (Outdoor Recreation Industry) Conference, SheWentWild or the Women’s Adventure Summit. I am a member of the ASTW (Australian Society of Travel Writers) and you can also find me on TravMedia.
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@BaltistaniBoys 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing

@petrinemccrohan9992 6 ай бұрын

You’re fantastic! Thank you so much I’m so grateful for your incredible videography and clear information and all with a big smile 😃 I’m heading off on the first section of GPT at Easter and as I’m 66 years old your clear info is super 🎊 and helps with my confidence 🙏🏽

@petrinemccrohan9992 6 ай бұрын

Oh weight of pack? I like to keep mine at 12kg and watch it go down as I walk! But you might have some tips?

@LotsaFreshAir 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you for your lovely comment and I'm glad this info all helped.

@LotsaFreshAir 4 ай бұрын

12kg is a great weight to work with. Sounds like you've got it sussed!

@cristianjosedeoliveira3166 7 ай бұрын

Nice 😊

@LotsaFreshAir 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@glitter_and_doom9218 5 ай бұрын

Loved the video. As far luxury items go, a chair has been in my pack for years now (and I’m under 40). The back support at the end of a day’s walking is worth some of the eye watering price tags. Lots of hikers I encounter that express an attitude towards chairs as being soft (or as one said, ‘piss weak’), nearly all have changed their tune when trying mine. They are worth it for the rest and supported recovery they provide.

@LotsaFreshAir 4 ай бұрын

I hear you... and I've heard the comments too, which I find sad and judgey... sigh. Sit and be happy!

@glitter_and_doom9218 4 ай бұрын

@@LotsaFreshAir exactly. 👍🏻

@k.whiking4372 2 ай бұрын

I'm a recent convert to carrying a chair, a Helinox ground chair and all I can say is, I don't know why I waited so long.

@RachelTsoumbakos 7 ай бұрын

This was fantastic! Thank you 😀

@LotsaFreshAir 7 ай бұрын

OH, my absolute pleasure Rachel.

@ecopennylife 7 ай бұрын

Great tips, I have a Thermarest Uberlite air mattress, only about 250g 😊

@LotsaFreshAir 7 ай бұрын

Thanks L, does it give a comfy (and quiet) night's sleep?

@AnitaWilley-kp5nz 4 ай бұрын

Always love a good ‘what’s in my pack’ video. The chair looks super comfy. Can I ask what it is?

@LotsaFreshAir 4 ай бұрын

Too comfy... it's dangerous that way. It's a Helinox Ground Chair. My affiliate link: t.cfjump.com/39499/t/64164?Url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.snowys.com.au%2f

@AnitaWilley-kp5nz 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Do you have a different seat cover? Yours looks a bit different in the video - but maybe is a trick of the eyes

@LotsaFreshAir 4 ай бұрын

@@AnitaWilley-kp5nz Hmmm, nup... trick of the eye... or my powerful thighs ;)

@AnitaWilley-kp5nz 4 ай бұрын

Great, thanks Caro!

@OutdoorsmanDave 7 ай бұрын

The packable over pants, what do you recommend please, I have Gortex storm pants but are bulky?

@LotsaFreshAir 7 ай бұрын

Good question Dave and my answer depends on the season, forecast and trip. For this one, where no rain was forecast, March in the Gramps, I went with a cheapie, packable pants. I've just looked on the Macpac site and can't see them listed there anymore, but from memory they were

@OutdoorsmanDave 7 ай бұрын

@@LotsaFreshAir Thankyou

@adelevickers2120 7 ай бұрын

Wondering which pack you used for Grampians peak, don't think you mentioned it...

@robeckersley8433 7 ай бұрын

Hi Caro, thanks for a very informative video. Just wondering what the weight of your pack is on day one. I struggle if my pack is much over 18kg these days - and I can only get there if I leave my hiking chair at home :(

@LotsaFreshAir 7 ай бұрын

Hey Rob, Hmm, I think it was about 16kg ish. I had a food drop + pickup in Halls Gap. The hot days added water weight.