SUGGESTED GEAR FOR THE BIBBULMUN TRACK
The Bibbulmun track is West Australia's only long distance walking trail, and is one of the longest, continuously marked trails in Australia. This world class, 963 km walk trail stretches from Kalamunda to Albany. The track caters for everyone and every experience level from day walkers to end-to-enders. There are 48, three-sided timber shelters, similar to the one shown below, spaced along the track within day walk distances.
There are 9 towns along the way if you need a break or a supply top-up! For more information look at www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au
Major Items
- Rucksack, liner or pack cover
- Sleeping bag and liner sheet
- Sleeping mat and pillow
- Tent (optional but nice if hut is full…)
- Lightweight stove and fuel bottle
- Ground sheet
- Walking poles
- Food
- Clothing
- Boots or sturdy shoes
- Socks and liner socks
- Walking pants, and shorts
- Long sleeved, short sleeved shirt(s)
- Fleece jacket
- Sun hat, to protect your neck
- Bandannas
- Raincoat (and rain pants)
- Nightclothes
- Thermal underwear
- Bathers
Small Items
- Cooking pot, scrubber
- Mug, bowl, spoon, fork
- Water bottle(s) or bladder
- Water filter or purification tablets
- Compass, maps, guide books
- All purpose knife or multitool
- Large plastic bags for rubbish
- Personal toiletries
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen Trowel and toilet paper
- First Aid kit Matches or lighter
- Headlamp or torch
- Small towel/face cloth
- Candle
- Spare cord (10 m)
- Blister kit - gaffer tape
- Whistle
Optional
- Camp booties, sandals
- Camera, binoculars
- Note book and pen
- Beanie and gloves if cold season
- Book
- Ear plugs
- Mosquito net
- Beanie
- Sunglasses
- Money