Activity
Hiking
Walk in from where the road stops.
Packs, layers, boots and navigation for day walks and multi-day tracks, from the coast to the high country. Current gear chosen for performance and safety: light enough to carry all day, tough enough for Australian conditions.
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Where we'd start
A few pieces from the current range we'd put in our own kit.
All hiking gear
Current, top-tier gear, chosen for Australian country: performance, accuracy and safety first.
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Questions
Common questions
What size pack do I need for a day walk?
For most day walks, 15–25 litres holds water, a warm layer, a rain shell, food and a first aid kit. Choose 35–45 litres for long days in changeable weather or an overnight trip, and make sure the hip belt carries most of the weight.
Do I need a satellite communicator or a PLB?
If you walk beyond mobile coverage, carry one. A personal locator beacon sends a distress signal to search and rescue. A satellite communicator such as Garmin inReach also sends and receives messages and shares your location, but needs an active satellite subscription.
What should I wear for hiking in Australia?
Layers you can adjust as you walk: a breathable base layer, an insulating mid layer of wool or fleece, and a waterproof, breathable shell. Add a sun hat and sunglasses for exposed tracks, and boots or trail shoes with good grip on wet rock.
How do I choose hiking boots?
Match the boot to the track and the load. Light trail shoes suit dry, formed tracks; a mid-height waterproof boot gives more support on rough or wet ground and with a heavier pack. Try them on late in the day, wearing your hiking socks.
Answers from the Outback Outfitters team. Last reviewed October 2026.