What you need for Arise
Please find below the items you need to bring to Arise. Please take our packing recommendations seriously. You may choose to bring as many items or as little as you like – however, our recommendation is to not overpack. You will want to aim for as light as possible – no more than 10-12kg total pack weight is advised. If you do not already own specific items, we encourage you to borrow as much as possible and / or plan to share gear with your team. Secondhand gear is a great option, and gear hire is also available from several companies in Brisbane (external to Arise).
What Arise Provides:
- Potable water to refill hydration packs / water bottles
- Food ration
- First-aid kits
What Arise Does Not Provide:
- Toilets, showers or running water
- Electricity
- Transport to or from the event
What you need to pack – must-have items
Hiking Gear:
- Backpack (min. 50-65 litres)
- Waterproof pack cover (often comes with backpack)
- Small 1-2 person tent for yourself (or you can organise to share)
- Sleeping mat
- Sleeping bag
- Headlamp (new batteries + spare batteries)
Clothing:
- Hiking boots (“broken in” boots – not brand new)
- Socks (hiking socks with wicking properties recommended e.g. a wool blend)
- Pants for hiking – short or long, designed for outdoor activity (quick dry, NOT cotton or jeans)
- Shirt for hiking – long or short sleeve (quick dry/wicking recommended)
- Warm layer – fleece jumper or puffy (down) jacket (ESSENTIAL, regardless of forecast)
- Waterproof breathable wind/rain jacket (ESSENTIAL, regardless of forecast)
- Underwear
- Sun hat
Hydration / Meals:
- Hydration pack (minimum 2L)
- Mug – lightweight but suitable for hot liquid
- Bowl (or your own pot) – lightweight but suitable for hot liquid
- Cutlery (spoon and fork)
- Rubbish bag (e.g. large ziplock bag)
Personal Care:
- Toilet paper or wet wipes (note – ALL wet wipes need to be carried out as rubbish)
- Small shovel / trowel (for bush toilet purposes)
- Sanitary supplies and Ziploc bag
- Personal medication (prescriptions, ibuprofen, asthma inhaler, EpiPen, etc.)
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
Documents:
- ID/Driver’s license
- Medicare details (e.g. photocopy of card)
- Emergency Contact Information
Items to Share (If possible)
Cooking:
- Small, lightweight cooking stove
- Small gas can / solid fuel for stove
- Cooking pot
- Lighter or matches
Miscellaneous:
- Small 2-person tent (if sharing)
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
Do Not Bring
The following items are not allowed on Arise – please leave them at home.
- Makeup
- Mirrors
- Jewellery
- Wrist watches (analogue or smartwatch)
- Electronics – including mobile phones, smartphones, kindle/e-readers, iPads/tablets, iPods/bluetooth music devices
- Food – including gum, mints, snacks, lollies
We’re getting ready – and we hope this packing list helps you to be prepared too.
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