10/09/2026
Great to present to a room of keen outdoor-enthusiasts at Bogong Equipment the other night.
The topic was stepping it up from day hikes to overnighters and multi-day treks - how to prepare physically, mentally and technically. We covered all sorts of topics, from gear selection principles, preparing your joints for the additional pack-weight and distance covered, to emergency comms and first aid.
But the overarching principle that summed up the presentation…
“hope for the best, plan for the worst”
- be physically prepared for more distance, greater elevation and more challenging conditions
- have backup navigation, food, water, battery charge
do not deplete any essential resource. In essence, always have a little bit extra in the tank of all the important stuff (your own energy levels, food, water, electrolytes, power, nav, comms), so you can self-sustain if things don’t go to plan.
You will have a more enjoyable adventure as well as a safer one.
