Temperatures from 15°C to 25°C
To make the most of your HIGHLANDER experience, we recommend preparing with some physical training, ensuring you have the right gear (and testing it beforehand), and familiarising yourself with the terrain and weather conditions of the event location.
Temperatures from 15°C to 25°C
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Backpack checklistThe backpack you will be carrying will likely be heavy. Start training with 8 - 10kg and increase gradually to 15 - 16kg. For Lyra format, we suggest a maximum of 10kg.
The backpack you will be carrying will likely be heavy. Start training with 8 - 10kg and increase gradually to 15 - 16kg. For Lyra format, we suggest a maximum of 10kg.
Make sure you can walk comfortably in your backpacking shoes and break them in before the event.
Look into ultralight backpacking and thru-hiking methods of walking and packing. Bring only the indispensable items in your backpack and choose natural materials wherever possible.
Merino wool clothe is great (especially for underwear and base layers) for its quick-drying, anti-fungal, and anti-odour properties.
A fully packed backpack, including food and water, should not weigh over 15kg (for Lyra 8-10kg). The lighter, the better!
We recommend you backpack min 10km per week in the 2 months before the event and gradually increase the weight of your backpack until you feel comfortable hiking 15km with 15kg in one session by 2 weeks out.
During your physical preparation, don't forget to test the gear too!
< 15kg
The lighter, the better!
WEATHER
Central Coast temperatures are generally enjoyable and between 22 to 25°C during the day November and generally drop to 15°C overnight. Humidity can be fairly high (around 70%) and rainfall is moderate during that time of the year and can be expected.
To be safe, we recommend you prepare for all types of weather as well as you can.
NAVIGATION
To find your way around, you must know how to read gpx maps and basic compass skills as well as a GPS navigation tool that you may use alongside the compass.
For Hercules, Pegasus, and Orion a special physical map will be provided by the Organiser.
SAFETY
To find your way around, you must know how to read gpx maps and basic compass skills as well as a GPS navigation tool that you may use alongside the compass.
For your safety, all participants must have a first aid kit during our events. All first aid kits must include a snake bandage, and you need to know how to use it.
Get your backpacking checklist here
Backpack checklist
