Travel Preparation: Equipment

Yesterday I spent most of the day acquiring "equipment" for my 12 September departure.

I settled on a pair of Merrell Pulse Trail shoes which I picked up from Mitchell's Adventure & Outdoor Sports store for $199.95. I behaved extravagantly and also picked up a pair of Merrell Nerve shoes for $179.95.

Other items of clothing I purchased include three pairs of light coloured pants (each around $39 - one pair converts to shorts), four tee shirts ($20 each), a Feathertop rain/wind proof jacket (purchased on sale for $70), underwear and socks (specially designed to 'wick' the sweat away). In addition, I picked up a Maglite/Victorinox utility pack (i.e. small torch and swiss army knife) as well as some heavy duty mosquito repellant and sunscreen.

The last item I need to purchase is a sleeping bag which I can also purchase from url=http://www.mitchellsadventure.com.au]Mitchell's Adventure & Outdoor Sports store[/url].

Mitchell's are significantly cheaper than the bigger city stores such as Paddy Pallin and Kathmandu, however the range of products are limited and if you are seeking something in particular you will most probably need to request that it be specially ordered for you.