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What you carry and what to bring:

Q: How much do I carry on your Larapinta Trail Tours?

Minimal weight: Because you have two guides—one on the trail to carry safety equipment and one back at camp organising the logistics of the tour—you only carry a day pack for your walk.

In your pack: Most of the weight will be water to sustain you while walking in the Central Australian climate, which (apart from the very rare splashes of rain) is sunny and dry even on cold days. We recommend you carry at least 3 litres of water each day. In addition to water, you only carry a share of lunch items, a selection of supplied snacks, and whatever personal items (such as camera and binoculars) you'd like with you on the Trail.

Essential: It's vital to wear a broad-brimmed hat, sunscreen and clothes to protect you from the sun, and (very importantly) water containers to carry at least 3L of water. It's also good to bring along a light-weight raincoat and a light-but-warmer layer for the chilly parts of the day.

A little bit more for the End2End and Mt Giles Remote Walk: The End2End and Mt Giles walks involve a few nights of carrying a full pack. Please refer to the tour itineraries for more detailed information.

 

Q: What equipment does Trek Larapinta provide?

We provide all the camping and catering equipment necessary to run a comfortable tour. We also provide linen and good-quality, warm sleeping bags for an enjoyable sleep in one of our comfy swags.

There's more that we provide for you, and different trips sometimes require slightly different provisions, so for more detailed lists, click on 'See inclusions' on our tours' pages.

 

Q: What should I bring?

You'll need to bring all your personal gear, like clothing, footwear, toiletries, cameras and such.

Refer to trip itineraries for specific needs, but always remember these essential items:

Essential items: a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, clothing to protect you from the sun, warm layers (including beanie and gloves), torch (headtorch recommended), spare batteries, water containers to carry a minimum of 3L, a comfortable daypack (one with a waistbelt is recommended), a light-weight raincoat, some warmer layers and sturdy shoes (there's more about footwear below).

Don't forget other personal items, such as presciption glasses (if worn), medications and female hygiene products. We supply a group first-aid kit, but it can also be helpful to have your own personal kit with blister protection.

It's also nice to have a good book or two for the down-time in the evenings, or you can peruse through the selection in the Trek Larapinta library. You may also like to bring your bathers (swimmers/togs) and a towel for a swim in one of the waterholes.

 

Q: What does the guide carry?

The guide carries emergency communications, group first-aid kit, toilet paper and trowel, antibacterial hand gel, sunscreen, insect repellent, map etc, a share of the lunch, stuff for a cup of tea, extra snacks, their personal equipment, their own water and secret guide's stuff.

Guides do not carry extra water. Make sure you have enough containers to carry at least 3L of drinking water at day. The warmer months or days may require more.

 

Q: Are there camp chores to do?

Almost all of the work in meal and camp preparation is taken care of for you.

But active participation in some of the camp chores (like the dishes) always provides a greater experience and helps the group come together as a whole.

We also get people to engage in some of the practical aspects of the bush-camping experience, like rolling out or rolling up your own swag, or setting up a tent (if you prefer its dome to the stars), and we'll always talk you through it and are around to grab if you get stuck!

 

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