Sep
3
2010
The Adventure World Racing Slides are one of the most entertaining rides there. You can race 6 people down the slides, and it shows who wins. The tip is to jump a bit at the top of each drop and push down very hard! Adventure World is Perths only Theme Park.
Sep
2
2010
The Adventure World Speed Slides are quite a bit of fun, although they are not nearly as big as some of the ones in the eastern states and in other parts of the world. Adventure World is certainly one of Perths Attractions though!
Sep
1
2010
The Blue Manna Crab is something that people love to eat. They can be caught from pots, by scooping them or by snorkeling for them. For the first time this year I gave snorkeling for them a go, and surprised myself. It’s a lot of fun, and with proper welding gloves you don’t get hurt either. There are a lot of these up and down the Rockingham Foreshore, at the right time of year.
Aug
31
2010
The Woodman Point Boat Ramp is one of the better ramps in Perth. There are quite a few launching and retrieval lanes, plenty of parking and its well set up in general. We often use it when going Spearfishing west of Carnac Island.
Aug
30
2010
Remember all of the Cooking Gear
Every time I go camping I seem to forget something. It doesn’t matter how many days beforehand that I make up a list, how many times I go over it and how I pack, something always seems to get left behind. However, there are a number of people that have camping so well arranged that they can hook up the trailer on a Friday afternoon, grab the cold food and be on the road an hour later. I decided to write this post to make a Camping Gear List that people can use as a base for what they want to take camping.
How does the weather effect what I take?
The weather plays a huge role in what you take camping. Starting off at the clothes that you take and working right through to the type of tent that you take, extras to avoid the rain, recovery devices for muddy weather, lighting for cooking and working and a huge range of other things are affected. Be sure to carefully consider what the weather is going to do, and make your decisions accordingly.
Clothes for Camping
Packing the right clothes is something that can take a bit of weather work. Have a look at the predicted weather for the dates that you are going away, and base the clothes that you take off that. Of course, take a little bit of the opposite temperature clothing so that you are prepared for whichever way the weather is going to go. Having a rain coat is a good idea if there is any chance of it raining. I have found that taking at least an extra set of clothes can be a lifesaver if you slip over in the mud or ruin a pair doing something else.
• Shirts
• Shorts
• Jumpers
• Socks
• Underwear
• Rain Coat
• Coats
• Shoes
• Thongs or sandals
• Thermals
Toiletries for Camping
Toiletries are an important item to take camping, mainly for the people around you! Of course, you only need to take what is specific for the trip. If you aren’t able to have a shower or a wash then taking a towel is probably unnecessary. Likewise, most males will just go without having a shave, but it depends on the circumstances of your trip!
• Soap
• Shampoo
• Shaving Cream
• Shaver
• Towels
• Toothpaste and Toothbrush
• Toilet paper
• Shovel
• Portable Toilet
• Deodorant
Electronics for Camping
Taking the right electronics with you is not only a good idea from a safety perspective, but it allows you to have some entertainment whilst you are away. However, many people like to get away from it all and will leave everything bar the bare necessities at home.
• Phone
• Portable Radios
• GPS
• Laptop
• Chargers (for everything that you need!)
• Music players
• Camera
• Inverter
What Camping Gear?
This is probably the most important list to take with you. Camping can be incredibly uncomfortable if you are cold, wet or unable to sleep well. Make sure you have good quality items and you should never have a problem
• Tent or Swag
• Mattress and pump (if required)
• Pillow
• Sleeping Bag
• Sheets
• Door mats
• Light stands
• Fridge
• Ice blocks
• Portable Shower
• Light Globes
• Generator
• Fuel
• Ropes
• Insect Repellent
• Torch and spare batteries
• Buckets
• Tarp
• Pegs
• Tomahawk
• Spare Pegs, Poles and a Ground Sheet
Cooking Equipment
Cooking equipment tends to be very specific based on what it is that you want to cook on your trip. After going camping several times you will soon be well aware of what you need to take and what you can do without.
• Table
• Portable Cooker
• Lighter
• Knives
• Spoons
• Forks
• Teaspoons
• Tongs
• Cheese Grater
• Cutting Boards
• Sharp knives
• Gas bottle (or other fuel)
• Pots and pans
• Water Storage
• Detergent
• Scourer
• Rubbish Bags
• Egg Flip
• Glad wrap
• Alfoil
• Kettle
• Cups (hot water proof)
• Toaster
Four Wheel Drive Equipment
Nothing is worse than being stranded out miles from the nearest town. Take a bare minimum of some spares and a basic toolbox, but ideally you should have more than that. Just as important as your tools is plenty of good quality recover equipment.
• Spare Belts
• Radiator hoses
• Other spare parts
• Toolbox
• Snatch Strap
• Maxtrax
• Winch controller
• Tyre Gauge
• Tyre Deflator
• Puncture repair kit and spare tyre, tube and rim
• Extra Fuel
• Fire Extinguisher
• Maps
• Duct Tape
• Cable Ties
• WD-40
• Spare engine oil
Miscellaneous items
• First Aid Kit
• Firewood
• Fire Starters
• Money
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Hammock
• Books
Food for Camping
• Fruit
• Vegetables
• Meat
• Pasta
• Snacks
Other items that are specific:
• Snorkeling gear
• Fishing gear
• Boating gear
• Motorbike riding gear
• Mountain Bike Gear
• Canoeing Gear
I will add to this Camping Gear List as I find that I need more items with me when camping. No doubt I will have forgotten a few anyway, so please leave a comment with suggestions! Remember; an organised camping trip is an enjoyable one!
Aug
29
2010
If you are lucky enough to own a boat, you should know how to use it safely. There is a lot of potential for things to go wrong in a boat, so Safe Boating becomes a major priority. There are a lot less boats than 4wd Vehicles, but accidents still happen with boats too.
Aug
28
2010
Fishing at Carnac Island is a lot of fun, and if you get out there on a day where its as calm as the above photo you will have a lot of fun. You can easily get a good feed of tailor, herring, mackerel and various other species if you are a bit patient. WA Fishing is a lot of fun, but you need to find the right spots. Having a boat helps to increase your chance of getting fish ten times over though.