The immersion will be about a week and a half yet we suggest you only bring 8 days’ worth of clothes to keep your pack compact. You will need a main pack and the day pack provided by Red Earth. When packing any items, please try to avoid packing ostentatious or expensive brand-type clothing. As a rule of thumb, your bag should weigh no more than 10kg.
Clothes:
- Slightly more formal clothes for travelling
- 8 T-shirts (including one long-sleeve)
- 3 pairs of shorts (including 1 that can get wet eg. board shorts)
- 10 pairs of socks and underwear
- 2 pairs of longer pants (for night time eg. tracksuit pants)
- 1 warm jumper (+ thermals and a beanie if traveling to Central Australia in the winter)
- 2 pairs of closed shoes (inc. 1 that can get wet),
- 1 pair of thongs/sandals.
- 1 broad-brimmed hat
- 1 light raincoat (disposable ponchos are great)
- 1 towel
Toiletries:
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Insect Repellent
- Other hygiene products
- Any required medication
Sleeping:
- Sleeping bags
- Small travel pillow
Other:
- Student ID Card
- Main Pack (approx. 60L).
- Small day backpack (approx. 25L – provided by Red Earth prior to your Immersion)
- Flashlight (headlights are a good choice) & Spare Batteries
- Water bottle
- Plastic bag for dirty/wet clothing
- Maximum $100 cash (no more): money for food during transit
- Fly net (Central Australia only)
Please do not bring:
- Mobile Phones
- Cameras (Red Earth will provide a DSLR camera)
- Music Players or other electronics
- Jewellery
