Boots - Zamberlain 307 Trail Lite After 1,000kms on the Track and 600kms in training, the soles are still good for another 1,000kms. Non-flexible boot sole takes a while to get used to, but it really supports your foot and ankle. Excellent boot, if you wear them in first. Few blisters!	Backpack MEC Pangea 75 Travel Pack Other than replacing the lightweight rain pack cover that was built in, with a more sturdy heavy duty one, this 75 litre pack was good. I did take some chunks of neoprene wet suit material, to use when I got chaffed a bit carrying 28kgs!	ascent 500 sleeping bag Sleeping bag (went down to -5C but was too hot, except for two cold nights - with silk liner as well). Suggest getting a full length zip, rather than the lighter shorter zip bag.
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Columbia Silver Ridge 11 Long Sleeve Shirt Very happy with this quick drying lightweight shirt, and the same brand pants.	Gaiters - the snake protectors You feel almost built-proof to snake bites below the knees!	Waterproof very windproof Lowie Alpine Deluge Jacket.
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Lightweight UVF multipurpose trouser/shorts. Prickly bushes and mossies meant I hardly ever unzipped the leggings.	Lightweight UVF long sleeved shirt.	Fleece waistcoat - warm jacket.
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Purchased in July 07 during sale at Mountain Designs in Perth:

Prolite 4 Self-Inflating Mattress (regular)- remember the repair kit.	Stove (gas)with cooking pot included - could have taken smaller one-person model.	Headlamp for night work and reading. very happy with my choice.
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Not totally happy with my choice as the heals wore out in 800kms! Endurance Trail are more durable lightweight sock for warm conditions	Walking pole or poles	Hat for sun protection (UPF50+) with large vents to keep cool. I lived in it!
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Small plastic toilet trowel. Not often needed but essential.	Plastic bag liner for backpack. Important buy.	Plastic "CROC" sandals for campsite and wading in water. Can wear socks at night too. Better than any thongs! The fake cheap Crocs fall apart!
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Knife/fork/spoon polycarbonate set - You cannot leave the red ones behind and the clip is useful	Mug x 2 - Thermal travel mug -(Used the second mug for keeping half meal warm while I ate the other half)	5 Litre washing/dishwashing bag with handles. Useful.
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Compass and magnifying glass all in one. (Magnifying glass good for removing splinters with needle).	Hammock (mini), (lighter and cheaper than buying a special one person tent). Practised with in back garden sleeping, but never needed on Track, as there was alway room in the huts.	Aluminum - very light - cooking pot and for boiling water (Billy) - just 1. Do not place to close to flame or it might melt! Best $5 spent!!
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Emergency space blanket. This stopped hypothermia for me - highly recommended.	Stuff sacks of different sizes. Colours help identify what is in them.	Swiss army knife - heavy but useful.
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2nd  pair of Columbia convertible lightweight moisture wicking pants	Containers (plastic) for biscuits/food Plastic plate + Plastic bowl Daughter provided first aid kit 3.5 metre Tie-Down to hang pack and keep mattress rolled up tightly (heavy buckle)	Extra 230g Butane & propane gas cylinder. You cannot send these ahead in your food parcel says Aust. Post.
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Several metres very strong thin climbing cord/rope.	Trek/travel Wilderness wash. Tiny amounts required for excellent results.	A Guide to the Bibbulmun Track - northern half - southern half - (very useful book)
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mosquito net - worth having!	rain fly sheet	Ergo Hydrolock useful extra CamelBak Unbottle Hydration Reservoir
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Jocks x 2 Budgie Smugglers Expensive but you can wear them for weeks, because of silver thread in them.	1 x Degree special thermal T-shirt	Beanie x 1 (for use when the sun goes down)
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Equipment Loaned by daughter Renya:

Soaked my mosquito net and hammock in Permethrin - DeBugger - to kill any mossies that got inside the net, as I got inside.	Toiletries bag	Money belt
	micro towel xl - just 1	[SS3004]  SEA TO SUMMIT PACK COVER LARGE - MODEL PCL (Do not rely on the inbuilt lightweight rain cover that comes with your backpack!)
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Silk liner for sleeping bag. Keeps the bag clean and is easy to wash. Keeps you warm too.	Emegeny Position Indicating Radio Beacon -- EPIRB Hired from 3/10/07 to 3/12/07	Pegless clothes line (easily left behind!)
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Pocket soap - dry leaves Used this for dish washing only	Take a smaller FinePix than this S9500 model. It needs to be lighter too - pocket size
1)Cost of items - quality is more important than cost - keep weight in mind for everything purchased. Lighter gear costs more!	2)Planning - Add ideas into my spreadsheet. 3)Dates for each section	4)Training - Two walks around 20kms twice a week, plus training on the "Jacobs Ladder" steps in Kings Park.