5 day hike food list

What food I took on my 5 Day Hike

This list shows what I took on my recent 5 day backpacking trip along Australia's Great Ocean Walk. It's simple food, nutritious and super tasty and kept me feeling energised and full the whole way.
Lisa Pinder
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HOW TO LEAVE NO TRACE WHILE HIKING

How To Leave No Trace While Hiking

The myth has been busted about tossing your “so called” foods we think are ok to leave for nature to take care of. We must always be mindful about Leaving No Trace when we head out on a hike.
Lisa Pinder
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how to keep your food bad organised while hiking

How to keep your food bag organised while hiking

No more rummaging through your food bag trying to find something to snack on or what to have for dinner. With these techniques you can stay calm and organised while saving space and time.
Lisa Pinder
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merricks red hill trail

What A Great Little Hike!!!

The Merricks – Red Hill Rail Trail is an easy 14 km Grade 3 hike where you pass thru the peaceful rural areas of the Mornington Peninsula starting from Merricks General Store.

Lisa Pinder
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6 TIP FOR WINTER HIKING

6 Tips for Winter Backpacking

Always wanted to get out during winter but worried about being too cold or not having the right gear? With these 6 Tips for Winter Backpacking you might change your mind!

Lisa Pinder
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ULTRALIGHT HIKER YOUTUBE CHANNEL

New YouTube Channel Announcement

We have just launched our new Ultralight Hiker YouTube Channel. Posting various hikes, gear reviews, how to videos. Check out our latest vlog and join us on our adventures.
Lisa Pinder
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using titanium pots while hiking

Why Use Titanium Cookware?

When you read about the benefits of using titanium cookware whilst hiking and backpacking your won't want to use anything else. For the health conscious it's a must.
Lisa Pinder
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WILSONS PROM 3 DAY HIKE

Wilson's Prom 3 Day Southern Circuit Hike

A 3 day circuit hiking the South Eastern Circuit of Wilson's Prom National Park. From Telegraph Saddle heading south via Sealers Cove, Refuge Cove, Little Waterloo Bay, Little Oberon Bay, Tidal River.
Lisa Pinder
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3 DAY CANOE TRIP GLENELG RIVER NELSON

3 Day Canoe Trip Along the Lower Glenelg River Nelson

Preparing for a 3 day canoe trip is not unlike planning for a multi day hike, except you get to bring along a few extra luxuries without having to worry about your pack weight.
Lisa Pinder
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beeripmo walk hiking trail report

Beeripmo Overnight Hike

A freezing night on the Beeripmo Walk. The coldest April night in 17 years. Here's our trip report of a Grade 4 hiking trail in Victoria. Richards to Beeripmo campground and back overnight hike.
Lisa Pinder
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how to poo while hiking and leave no trace

A funny little guide on how to poo in the bush!

An illustrated guide on how to poo in the bush. Here’s a wonderful illustration by the talented Kerstin A. La Cross about how to properly dispose of your waste in the bush. 
Lisa Pinder
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HOW TO STORE YOUR FOOD WHILE HIKING

Responsible Food Storage While Hiking

As nature loving hikers, it’s our responsibility to prevent wild animals from getting any human food. It disrupts their natural diet, makes them dependent on people and even poses a safety threat to us by spreading disease.
Lisa Pinder
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