You should bring a lunch box and water bottle – the world has enough of these already so we don’t supply new ones for everyone. Bring a re-usable lunch wrap such as waxed cotton, silicon pouches etc. Everyone should have their own sun hats and sun block, you should also seriously consider bringing light-weight, long sleeved shirts and long trousers – the Tasmanian sun is deceptively strong. You should have stout soled shoes for when you have to wade ashore across oyster encrusted rocks (it will happen). Unless you really enjoy roughing it, you should bring a tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat – if you forget anything there is an ‘Anaconda’ outdoor shop on the road from Hobart Airport. A head torch is useful. Don’t forget to pack good humour, tolerance and a willingness to help with general camp duties.
If you have bought new gear for the Raid, please don’t bring the packaging with you – get rid of it before the start so it doesn’t add to the rubbish we have to get carry out. Please don’t bring any pets as some of the camp sites are wildlife and plant reserves with protection covenants. We are allowed to camp at these sites only if we agree to ensuring no pets come with us.
