Overnight walk equipment checklist
This is a 'suggestion' list only - you may wish to add to, or subtract from it. If you do not have any of the major items, the Foundation has a hire service available for backpacks, sleeping bags with liners, sleeping mats, tents, stoves and Personal Locating Beacons (PLBs).
Go down the first column and mark those items you intend to take. Then mark them off in the second column as you pack them.
Download the overnight walk equipment checklist.
Watch a short video on how to wear a pack and correctly adjust the straps.
Day walk equipment checklist
This is a 'suggestion' list only - you may wish to add to, or subtract from it.
- Bibbulmun Track map, Bibbulmun Track day walk map pack or Bibbulmun Track Guidebook
- Comfortable pair of walking shoes or boots
- Comfortable loose fitting clothes
- A watch, to decide when to turn back etc
- A hat
- A small pack containing
- A bottle of water (1L to 2L depending on distance, terrain and weather)
- A basic First-aid kit and blister kit (fixomul etc)
- Snack food/lunch
- Insect repellent and sunscreen
- A water/windproof jacket
- Warm clothing
- Beanie/gloves
- Binoculars/camera
- Toilet paper
Remember to prepare for your walk.
Equipment hire price list
General Equipment
Complete the hire booking form (not for Personal Locating Beacons or Dehydrators - see below) and send it in to us with full hire payment. Bookings cannot be made over the phone or without payment. A bond is required at the time of collection of gear. See the booking form for details and hire conditions.
Personal Locating Beacons (PLBs)
If you wish to hire a Personal Locating Beacon (PLB) please complete the PLB booking and disclaimer form and send it to us so that it arrives no less than 5 business days prior to hire. These PLB's operate on the new 406 MHz frequency.
Please read the PLB Instructions for Use before you take the PLB on your outdoor adventure.
Note that the new PLB's are required to be registered to the user. All mandatory fields on the booking form must be completed before a hire will be approved. The Foundation will register the beacon for you. Read more.
Please book early! Our equipment is in high demand during the walking season (April to November). PLB's are often booked out months in advance.
Food Dehydrators - available to members only
What is a food dehydrator?
A food dehydrator is an appliance that removes moisture from food to aid in its preservation. A food dehydrator uses heat and air flow to reduce the water content of foods. The water content of food is usually very high, typically 80% to 95% for various fruits and vegetables and 50% to 75% for various meats. Removing moisture from food restrains various bacteria from growing and spoiling food. Further, removing moisture from food dramatically reduces the weight of the food. Thus, food dehydrators are excellent way to carry foods when bushwalking.
The Ezi-dri food dehydrator comes with an instruction and recipe book, 5 trays, 1 mesh sheet and 4 solid sheets for liquids.
Download the food dehydrator conditions of hire and booking form
Download the food dehydrator care information sheet
For more information on food dehydrating see our food related webpage.
Ezidri Dehydrators have gratefully supplied the Foundation with two food dehydrators at a reduced cost so that they can be hired out to members. We thank them for their support. Visit Ezidri Dehydrators at www.ezidridehydrators.com.au
All prices are based on a minimum period of hire of one week. Pick up is by arrangement between Monday and Friday, 9am- 4pm (the office closes at 4pm so you need to be there a little earlier) from our shop/office. All prices include GST. Conditions apply for school-priced hire.
Unfortunately we do not hire Satellite phones. However you can contact Rent-a-sat-phone. Check out their website.
BACKPACK (Various overnight packs 50L, 65L and 75L). Children’s backpacks are also available.
$27 Members
$33 Non-members
$25 Schools*
SLEEPING BAG (Synthetic) with liner
$20 Members
$25 Non-members
$15 Schools*
SLEEPING MAT (Closed cell)
$3 Members & schools*
$5 Non-members
FUEL STOVE (Methylated spirit stoves - Trangia type)
$22 Members
$27 Non-members
$15 Schools*
BUSHWALKER TENT (1 or 2 person)
$37 Members
$42 Non-members
$30 Schools*
PLB's (Personal Locating Beacons) new 406MHz.
$35 Members and schools*
$45 Non-members
End-to-End $170 members (8 weeks)
End-to-End $200 non-members (8 weeks)
FOOD DEHYDRATOR - available to members only
$35 per week for a maximum of two weeks
Conditions for school based prices
Prices are based on (but not limited to)
1) three day weekday hire only
2) a collective hire by the school (not individuals)
3) extra fees apply for periods longer than three days
4) availability of equipment