GCLRO Fraser Trip - Logistics

[Outlaw]

For those unaware, we have a trip planned for 3 days to Fraser Island. Details are here: http://www.aulro.com/modules.php?name=Foru...=asc&highlight=

For those who are aware, then you know this topic is to sort out the logistics of the trip... in particular, the camping side of it.

We seem to have around 15 cars coming with numerous passengers... my usual plan of attack is to make sure everyone is sufficient to a degree as we are camping on the oceanside of Fraser behind the dunes so will need to be completely self-sufficient... but on the other-hand, not everyone will want to go and purchase all the extra bits and pieces needed to achieve this.

Please post any thoughts you have on achieving total peace and harmony on Fraser Island

[MickG]

I would suggest that we all send you a list of our camp gear and from that you can decide what essentials needs to be taken and how we will manage cooking, etc for the trip. Will involve a bit of work but that way we can take or leave the right equip for all our needs.

My 10 cents

[Outlaw]

Or alternatively, those who are not completely self sufficient, post here what you don't have and we can see what is needed to share

[MickG]

Originally posted by Outlaw
Or alternatively, those who are not completely self sufficient, post here what you don't have and we can see what is needed to share

Fair point....I don't have a toilet ops:

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Hmmm... I think we are mostly self sufficient. The main things I can think of that we might need is a toilet, and some kind of shower curtain. We have one of those solar shower thingies.

[Outlaw]

Okay so if we have a few ensuites between us we could be right... i know of 2 in our club going... also maybe a couple of those toilet seats on a stand that you tie a plastic bag under could be good for convenience

[stevo68]

Obviously its been a while since I went camping as we just used to do "drop bears" when I was on cadet camp many moons ago ,

Regards

Stevo

[Coastie]

2 toilets - 15 groups/families ops:

Does not make for great mathematics.

Do the open beach campsites have the toilets built by NPWS like they do at Inskip Point?

We are self sufficient for all camping gear except the aforementioned toilet. We have always used the bush method or the ones provided in camp areas.

Pete

[stevo68]

Ok camping pro's, pro's/cons on tents canvas versus typical tent material. Coleman , Spinifex, Oztrail as a brand for tents and other bits and pieces. ie coleman for porta bbq/ Oztrail for Pop up Ensuite. Porta fridges/freezers and recommendations on what size one would need for a trip like Fraser or a bit longer ie a week say assuming packed with basic essentials? Thanks,

Regards

Stevo

[Coastie]

G'day Steve,

Tent size really depends on the number of people you are accomodating. You will never pack 4 people into a 4 person tent with all the gear.

We have a seven man coleman tent for my three boys and a 9'x12' southern cross for the missus and me. Its overkill but well worth it. We did 4 weeks in the southern cross for the five of us through the simpson and onto Alice and Uluru. Never again in one tent.

That said If you have a young family look a couple of sizes bigger than needs to allow for all the gear to be placed inside during the inevitable storm.

Tarps/poles sand pegs etc are all a good purchase but for your first outing you may be able to tag onto another campsite and use a communal tarp.

As to canvas type I've got both and the southern cross is heavy but will outlast me. The coleman is weatherproof and we got it for a song so it is value for money to me. Its much lighter, compact and generally foolproof to set up. Coloured poles into coloured sleeves. We've had other tents mostly dome ones that haven't lasted well. The new geodesic ones look good (more usable floor space) but were too expensive for the size for me.

I'll leave fridges to someone else I have a 40l Engel but I'm old school and the newer stuff may suit you better.

We use a large piece of shadecloth for the floor as the sand brushes off your feet before entering the tent. Also good for spills around camp compared to a tarp on the ground.

We have a coleman 2 burner LPG stove and a large 'Drifta' camp kitchen which is brilliant.

We built up our collection over the past 10 years and it has all lasted well.

My recommendation is buy the best quality you can afford but don't buy the gimmicky stuff stick to basic good quality gear.

Pete