
YouthAdvance Equipment Recommendations
Your child using the proper gear is instrumental in ensuring they have an enjoyable and comfortable experience. If you are unsure whether your child’s equipment is appropriate for this program please feel free to call us for clarification. If you are purchasing equipment, make sure that it is appropriate and will withstand high use and harsh environments that these programs take place in.
To purchase or hire equipment that meets these requirements please check out our Online Equipment Store.
Important Notes:
- All necessary items of equipment must be taken and carried on the expedition.
- YouthAdvance will supply each participant with a map set (1pp) and a compass (1pp) for use while on the program. The following fees apply for lost or damaged equipment: map cases $20.00, compass $55.00.
- YouthAdvance will provide group equipment for shared use (as required) including kayaks, paddles, life jackets, dry bags, tarpaulins, ropes etc. Please be aware that if these shared equipment items are lost or stolen or damaged during the trip, the replacement costs will be passed onto the participant.
- Cold and wet weather equipment/clothing is essential to ensure the safety of participants and must be carried, as the weather is variable.
- Emergency communication and first aid equipment along with satellite tracking will be carried by each YouthAdvance staff member while on the program.
Equipment for Hiking Programs
- Packing List
- Hire Equipment – Store
- Best Bushwalking Food: Video
- How to Pack a Backpack: Video
- How to Set up Your Tent: Video

Get Your Equipment Online
Buy your equipment online, and we’ll have it waiting for you at the start of your program!
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RENTAL – OP HR NYLON Pack (SMALL)
$20.00 / day Select date(s) -
RENTAL – OP HR NYLON Pack (LARGE)
$20.00 / day Select date(s) -
RENTAL- OP Wurley 1 Person Tent
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RENTAL – OP Wurley 2 Person Tent
$30.00 / day Select date(s) -
RENTAL – TRANGIA with Gas Burner
$15.00 / day Select date(s) -
360 Degrees Adventurer 2.5 Self inflating mattress
$119.95 Read more -
Nalgene Wide Mouth HDPE Loop-Top 1L Water Bottle
$14.95 Read more -
Optimus Gas Canister Stove
$9.95 Read more -
Optimus Xpress HE Cooking Pot
$69.95 Read more -
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Optimus Crux Lite Solo Cook System
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Oats with Apple and Cinnamon
$12.95 Read more -
Tuna Salsa
$18.95 Read more -
Tuna Spread
$18.95 Read more -
Tuna Beans
$18.95 Read more -
Lamb Casserole
$18.95 Read more -
Apricot Chicken
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Beef in Black Bean
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Cinnamon Rice Pudding
$12.95 Read more -
Mango Chicken Curry
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Cauliflower and Pea Dahl
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Sea to Summit Ultralight Si Mat
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360 DEGREES FURNO STOVE
$39.99 Read more -
100g Gas Canaster
$9.95 Read more -
RENTAL – OP HR NYLON Pack (X-SMALL)
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Black Diamond Astro 175 Headlamp
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JETBOIL Zip
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360 DEGREES FURNO STOVE & POT SET
$82.99 Read more -
OnePlanet Foam Sleeping Mat with Cover Bag
$55.00 Read more -
One Planet OESB Synthetic -5
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360 DEGREES STRATUS PANT
$69.99 Select options -
360 DEGREES STRATUS JACKET
$79.99 Select options -
360 Degrees Adult Thermal Top
$34.99 Select options -
360 Degrees Adult Thermal Bottom
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2 LITER HYDRAULICS™ RESERVOIR
$54.95 Add to cart -
Katadyn Micropur Forte
$39.95 Read more -
Rec 1 First Aid Kit & Blister Kit
$45.95 Add to cart -
RENTAL – OP HR NYLON Pack (MEDIUM)
$20.00 / day Select date(s) -
One Planet Vagabond 2
$399.00 Add to cart -
TRANGIA 25-1 Ultra-Light with Trangia Gas Burner FMS-127
$229.98 Add to cart -
One Planet HR NYLON Pack
$359.00 Select options -
Beef Teriyaki
$18.95 Read more -
Moroccan Pork
$18.95 Add to cart -
Tuna Mornay
$18.95 Read more -
Vegetarian Pasta
$18.95 Read more -
Spaghetti Bolognese
$18.95 Read more -
Creamed Rice Pudding with Apple
$12.95 Read more -
Balti Vegetable Curry
$18.95 Read more -
One Planet Wurley 2
$539.00 Add to cart