Checklist for your prospecting trip in outback Australia

Checklist for your prospecting trip in outback Australia

Heading into the outback of Australia will guarantee an amazing time but it can also be unforgiving if you aren’t prepared. We love heading bush, nice and remote, no one else around but it means you have to be prepared because town is never just a quick trip down the road.

If you’re coming from another country or have never been prospecting before and need to hire you prospecting/camping gear simply type the town/city you are going to followed by camping/prospecting equipment for hire and there will be options. Read the reviews if you are uncertain which one to go with. They will also assist you if you have any questions!

We have made this outback prospecting checklist for you to print and use when packing for your trip! We have broken the list down into categories to make it easier. This list is quite excessive, we do not always take all of this, so take what you need and leave what you don’t. If you have any suggestions or questions send us an email and we can chat. Have fun and happy gold hunting!

 

Campsite:

  •        Tent (and footprint, stakes) or caravan/campervan/your preferred option

  •         Sleeping bags

  •        Camping pillow

  •        Headlamps or flashlights (and extra batteries)

  •        Camp chairs

  •        Camp table 

 

Prospecting equipment

We take spares of almost all of these, you never know what you will need.

  • Detector

  • Coil/s having a couple of coil options is always handy but dont stress id you only have one. A 14 or 17 inch are a good standard size to carry

  • Spare lead

  • Head phones and a spare

  • Head phone jacks and spares (if you use them)

  • Spare bungy cord

  • GPS HERE

  • PLB HERE

  • Pick

  • Gold jar

  • Loupe

  • Maps; electronic or paper maps

  • Spare batteries and charger

  • Any required permits

     

Tools & Repair Items

  •         Multi-tool

  •        Duct tape

  •        Extra cord

  •        Tent-pole repair sleeve

  •        Spare tyres and tyre repair kit

  •        Mallet or hammer (for hammering tent stakes)

  •        Saw or axe (for cutting firewood)

  •        Small broom and dustpan  

 

Kitchen 

When going to the remote parts of outback Australia we always pack enough water and non-perishable food to last us an extra 10 days.

  •         Stove and fuel

  •        Matches/light/firestarter

  •        Cook pots (and pot holder)

  •        Frying pan

  •        Eating utensils

  •        Cooking utensils

  •        Bottle opener, can opener, corkscrew

  •        Sharp knife

  •        Plates/bowls

  •        Mugs/cups

  •        Cutting board

  •        Cooler

  •        Ice or ice substitutes

  •        Water bottles

  •        Camp sink or wash bins

  •        Soap

  •        Pot scrubber/sponge(s)

  •        Trash/recycling bags

  •        Dish towel 

     

Optional:

  •        Camp grill and fuel

  •        Grill rack

  •        Griddle

  •        Dutch oven

  •        Charcoal

  •        Large water jugs

  •        Large, clear plastic bins to store kitchen gear  

     

Campsite Extras

  •        Solar and portable power

  •        Book/reading material

  •        Notebook and pen/pencil

 

 Clothing & Footwear

  •          Underwear

  •        T-shirts

  •        Pants/shorts

  •        Long-sleeve shirts (for sun, bugs)

  •        Lightweight fleece or jacket

  •        Boots or shoes suited to terrain (We use MACK)

  •        Socks (synthetic or wool)

  •        Sleepwear Additional items for rainy and/or cold weather:

     

     

    Optional:

  •        Swimsuits

  •        Water sandals

  •        In-camp sandals 


    Health & Hygiene

  •         Toilet paper

  •        Hand sanitizer

  •        Toothbrush and toothpaste

  •        Toiletry kit

  •        Quick-dry towel

  •        Menstrual products

  •        Prescription medications

  •        First-aid kit or first-aid supplies

 

 Sun and bug protection:

  •        Sunscreen

  •        Sunglasses (and sunglasses straps)

  •        Sun hat

  •        Lip balm

  •        Insect repellent

  •        Insect repellent device 


    Optional:

  •        Urinary products

  •        Sanitation trowel (if no toilets)

  •        Baby wipes

  •        Alcohol or antiseptic wipes

  •        Mirror

  •        Brush/comb

  •        Cosmetics

  •        Spare eyeglasses/contact lens supplies

  •        Eyeshades

  •        Earplugs

  •        Portable camp shower  Personal Items

  •        Credit card and/or cash

  •        ID

  •        Cellphone

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