Checking the Boundary Fence

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The Gear

On this page we'll talk about our search for the perfect gear to take on the trip. From our limited experience a trip like this will punish whatever we take, so spending a few extra dollars maybe our guarantee to ensuring our stuff doesn't break in the middle of nowhere.

The list below is our first cut. It is based on the three of us travelling together (thus the excess of "3").


Item # of   Item # of
Tyre Changing Equipment     Clothing  
Spare tubes (f/r) 3/3   Hat 3
Tyre Irons 2   Thongs 3
Patches 30   Beanie 3
Patch rougher 1   Neck warmer 3
Patch roller 1   Thermals 3
Patch glue 1   Rain pants 3
Rim Protectors 3   Rain liner 3
Valve remover 1   Sandshoes 3
Tyre pump/gas bottles 1/4      
         
Spares/Tools     Essentials  
Tie Wire 1   Toilet Paper 3
Spare nuts/bolts     Small shovel 1
Fuses     Cutlery 3
10L Fuel x 2 2   Pillow 3
Hammer 1   Lip balm 3
Brake/Clutch bleeder hose 1   Sunscreen 3
Siphon hose 1   Towel 3
Chain lube 1   Toiletries 3
Clutch oil 300ml   Gear List 1
Engine oil 1L   Notepad 3
Multi grips 1   Ear Plugs 3
Chain links plus joiner link 3      
Rope 1x10m   Electrical/Navigation  
Chamois 1   Cameras 3
Hatchet 1   Phone charger 3
UHF 3   GPS and spare batteries 1
Ring Pliers 1   Miners light and spare batteries 3
Cable Ties 100   Trip Mascot 1
Fence pliers 1   Map Book 1
Electric Tape 2      
Bike Lock and Key 3   First Aid  
Tyre Gauge 1   Panadol 3
Brake Pads     Puffer 1
      Sat phone 1
Cooking/Eating     emergency contact list 3
5L water container x 2 3   EPIRB 1
Maps        
Fishing rods and tackle 3   Camp Site  
Cooker and gas bottle 1   Mattress 3
Cup 3   Tent 3
Bourbon 1   chair 3
Stubby holder 3   Ground tarp for tent 3
potato peeler 1   Aeroguard 2
knife 3   Sleeping bag 3
Food 3   Pillow 3
Camelback 3      
Dish Cloth 2      
Tea Towel 2      
Plates 3      
Tongs 1      
Flipper 1      
Cooking oil 1      
Salt & pepper 1      
UHT Milk 1      
Flat esky 1