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The Catholic Bushwalking Club has been one of the pioneers in recreational bushwalking, particularly in the Sydney area, and has been among the first to explore many wilderness areas including several of the Blue Mountains canyons.
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What to Take

Suggestions of what to pack on a day walk

Below is a checklist of what to take with you on a day walk. This list is provided as a guide only.

Items to have All Year

Fully closed in boots, sandshoes or joggers

Back pack large enough to fit all your gear.

  •   Water Minimum 1 lt
  •   Lunch & Snacks
  •   Whistle
  •   First Aid Kit
  •   Personal Medication
  •   Toilet Paper
  •   Good Quality Rain Jacket
  •   Sun Hat
  •   Sun Block
  •   Money
  •   Matches
  •   Torch
  •   Pack liner

It is a good idea to have a change of clothes including shoes and a jacket (to be left in the car) in case you get wet or dirty on your walk

For Winter Walking

All Year Items plus

  •   Fleece Jacket
  •   Beanie / balaclava and gloves
  •   Wool or acrylic thermal top and bottom
  •   Over-pants (good quality)

For Summer Walking

All year items plus

  •   Extra water
  •   Insect repellant

Optional

  •   Map and compass (leader must have)
  •   Gaiters and scrub (gardening) gloves
  •   Hand Towel
  •   Hand Sanitizer
  •   Plastic bag for rubbish
  •   Hot drink
  •   Camera
  •   Swimming costume
  •   Sunglasses
  •   Walking poles
  •   Foam mat to sit on

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