Grampians Peaks Trail - Everything you Need to Pack Explained in 5 Categories

Everything you need to pack for the Grampians Peaks Trail, including equipment, food, clothes, emergency and safety items, accessories and a few luxuries. See all the gear inside my pack for the full 13 day thru-hike, along with loads of tips and tricks.

Filmed at Bugiga walk-in campground, just outside Halls Gap, on day 5 of my March 2023 trip, this video looks at a light-mid weight approach to gear for the GPT (Grampians Peaks Trail).

NB: These video resources were made with the support of Parks Victoria.

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About Caro▸
I grew up in Sydney, Australia in a family that never went camping or on outdoor adventures. So it came as a surprise to discover hiking and camping in my mid 20’s and it fast became somewhat of an obsession.

Since then, I’ve become a leader with the Sydney Bush Walkers Club, Search Manager with NSW SES Bush Search and Rescue (responsible for the Blue Mountains region), navigation teacher and author of 'How to Navigate - The art of traditional map and compass navigation in an Australian context.'

I'm passionate about connecting people to wild places in meaningful ways that look after both people and these precious places.

Apart from sharing tips here on my YouTube channel, my website and socials, you can find me as a regular contributor to Wild Magazine, Great Walks Magazines and other outdoors press. You might even catch me live on ABC radio Weekends with Simon Marnie and appearing as a speaker and workshop host at events such as Bushwalking Australia Conferences, ProBlogger, ORIC (Outdoor Recreation Industry) Conference, SheWentWild or the Women’s Adventure Summit. I am a member of the ASTW (Australian Society of Travel Writers) and you can also find me on TravMedia.

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[petrinemccrohan]

You’re fantastic! Thank you so much I’m so grateful for your incredible videography and clear information and all with a big smile 😃 I’m heading off on the first section of GPT at Easter and as I’m 66 years old your clear info is super 🎊 and helps with my confidence 🙏🏽

[texmexia]

Great video! Do you take sun, cold weather, or waterproof gloves?

[glitter_and_doom]

Loved the video. As far luxury items go, a chair has been in my pack for years now (and I’m under 40). The back support at the end of a day’s walking is worth some of the eye watering price tags. Lots of hikers I encounter that express an attitude towards chairs as being soft (or as one said, ‘piss weak’), nearly all have changed their tune when trying mine. They are worth it for the rest and supported recovery they provide.

[OutdoorsmanDave]

The packable over pants, what do you recommend please, I have Gortex storm pants but are bulky?

[ecopennylife]

Great tips, I have a Thermarest Uberlite air mattress, only about 250g 😊

[AnitaWilley-kpnz]

Always love a good ‘what’s in my pack’ video. The chair looks super comfy. Can I ask what it is?

[robeckersley]

Hi Caro, thanks for a very informative video. Just wondering what the weight of your pack is on day one. I struggle if my pack is much over 18kg these days - and I can only get there if I leave my hiking chair at home :(