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Heysen Trail Preparation

Heysen Trail Budget
5 years ago

Heysen Trail Budget

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Heysen Trail budget fluctuations.

Your individual packing list preferences will determine how much you spend on a trip of this magnitude. The price of camping equipment, clothing and technology can range considerably. …
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Heysen Trail Packing List
5 years ago

Heysen Trail Packing List

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So, how much should a pack weigh?

The general ‘long-distance hiking rule’ is that a loaded backpack should not weigh more than 20% of your overall body weight. To give you an …
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Heysen Trail Food Plan
6 years ago

Heysen Trail Food Plan

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Once I had outlined my trail itinerary and organised my resupply plan, my next step was to decide what I’d eat for the next 2 months. Each dish needed to be nutritious, …
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Heysen Trail Resupply Plan
6 years ago

Heysen Trail Resupply Plan

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After coordinating my itinerary, I began organising supply boxes to be dropped and stored along the route. Pre-purchasing and delivering boxes full of toilet paper, fuel canisters, Heysen Trail maps …
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Heysen Trail Itinerary
6 years ago

Heysen Trail Itinerary

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Always plan an itinerary (even if you don’t stick to it).

The Heysen Trail possesses over 200 different accommodation options on or alongside its winding route. Many of the huts, shelters …
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