Gear Footwear Getting started Clothes Other gear Sleeping gear Food Health Navigation Rescue Weather protection Footwear You need to look after your feet and get them good footwear so they will get you into the bush Weather protection Wearing the right gear for weather protection increases enjoyment of the activity Clothes Clothing choice needs to take into account comfort, strength and protection Other gearHere you will find out about what you carry on your back on a hike Sleeping If you are camping overnight, you will need a bed of some kind Food Choose a balanced healthy diet to give you enough energy to complete the walk Clean your gearCleaning your hiking gear at a boot-cleaning station is important for bio-security Suppliers Always buy bushwalking and camping gear from a reputable specialist supplier