Campers: What to bring checklist
Everything you need to safely enjoy camp: you’ll be living outdoors — rain or shine — so packing well makes all the difference.
| ✓ | CLOTHING |
| At least 4 changes of shorts/leggings and t-shirts (enough for the week) | |
| 3 pairs tracksuit pants or other long pants for evenings and bushwalking | |
| 2 long-sleeved shirts to protect arms from sun and mosquitoes | |
| 2 warm long-sleeved jumpers (these MUST be wool or wool-blend. Unlike technical fabric, wool keeps you warm even when wet) | |
| Long-sleeved top and pants that can get wet but dry easily (protects you from the sun while paddling) | |
| 2 sets of swimming gear (including a rashie for sun protection) | |
| Hat with wide brim to protect your head from the sun | |
| 1 pair of sneakers (ideally easy to slip off at the door of the hall) | |
| Water shoes (for boats and walking through water. These don’t have to be expensive; but should be secure, protective and dry fast - and not be your main sneakers) | |
| Sandals or thongs (only for bathroom runs or morning swims – they are NOT suitable protection for your feet when boating) | |
| Underwear and socks for a week at camp | |
| A pair of pyjamas (or two if you want a warm weather set and a cool weather set) | |
| ✓ | SLEEPING GEAR |
| Sleeping bag in a waterproof bag | |
| Waterproof groundsheet (minimum size 1.8m x 0.9m) | |
| Air mattress or mat for comfortable tent sleeping (one that folds down small is helpful if you want to take it on overnight expeditions. If you have a camp stretcher they are fine for the tents at mainsite but won’t fit in the boats to go with you on expedition) | |
| ✓ | TOILETRIES |
| Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hairbrush, shampoo / conditioner, deodorant, period care items etc (don’t bother bringing anything that requires power, like a hair dryer) | |
| 2 towels (one can easily get wet in a canoe) | |
| 30+ broad-spectrum water-resistant sunscreen (at least two full bottles) & lip balm with SPF | |
| A good mosquito repellent (bring two full bottles, as you’ll be surprised at how quickly you’ll go through them. Repellent containing DEET or Picaridin is best) | |
| ✓ | CAMP GEAR |
| Fully waterproof and windproof jacket (you can hire one from Camp Cooinda for $15) | |
| 1 litre drink bottle – for your own use in boats | |
| Small torch with good batteries, and a spare set of batteries. | |
| Sunglasses (not expensive ones but preferably polarised to reduce glare on the water) | |
| 6 heavy duty garbage bags (to waterproof gear packed into barrels for expedition) | |
| At least 2 plastic shopping bags for wet/ dirty clothes and shoes | |
RECOMMENDED | |
| A waterproof dry bag or dry sack is super useful to keep your gear dry while paddling. Camp Cooinda branded dry bags are available in our store at camp for $35. Or you can hire one from us for $8. | |
OPTIONAL | |
| A hiking pack is useful but not essential as we can provide packs for hiking | |
| A book, pack of cards or a special card game, a notepad and pen, or any other activity that’s small and easy to transport. |