Heck yes, you maybe saying! Getting out to explore the backyard instead of hopping a plane to the other side of the world? Bush camping or glamping some time real soon? Get that "next trip" checklist together well ahead of time because when you're in the back of beyond, you don't need 15 outfits for dinner in the suitcase, you just need to have a slightly more practical stash of things in the kit bag. Just think, it could be say 1,000 kms to the nearest corner store so that's like perhaps a 10 hour drive and a tiny bit too late! From the camping side of things, top of the list is something to repel those pesky little biters in the evenings. Oh and something for ..........., and OMG we forgot ..... the deodorant ...... Have some multi-tasking go-to's on hand that can double up for a few uses - lavender just one tiny solution - yet take up the smallest of spaces in the vehicle, van or trailer. Keeping things practical and simple!
That's just for the camping, yet the real serious side of things will keep you busy for a few weeks beforehand. Be sure to get the low down on all the vehicle preparation and off road travel if that's what you're thinking about and you've never been into remote parts / off road before. You'll find outback travel checklists on the internet and it pays to talk to someone who's travelled the route / trip you're planning. You've got plenty to investigate and plan for such as fuel, water, spare parts, vehicle servicing, weather, road status (open or closed). maps and communication. One of my project planner planners could be a good idea too. Request one here.
Apart from a small limited-stock hardware store 50 kms from this remote riverside campsite, the next fully stocked store was just a short 800 kms round trip away.
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