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Links to Technical Web SitesTable of Contents |
| 1. Maps, Compass, GPS Etc | |
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| Australian Government Geoscience Australia - Auslig, topographic mapping, distance calculations, maps, downloads etc |
Department of Lands Maps and aerial photos |
| Guide to Australia Culture, geography, science, education, tourism, travel and much more. |
Global Positioning System Coordinates of Aust Alps & ACT |
| How to use a compass This link will give an overview of how to use a compass with a topographic map to locate yourself on the map and how to get from one point in the map area to another. |
Map Reading Guide: How to Use Topographical Maps The Map Reading Guide is an ideal manual for a wide range of map users, and is also an excellent introduction to topographic maps that is suitable for anyone with an interest in maps. Download it as a .pdf (5mb) file by going to this site of purchase from a bushwalking shop . |
| World satellite images (downloadable gif files) 1. - looking west 2. - looking east Back to Top |
GPS Navigation Guide How to use a GPS, Compass, Maps etc - the very least you need to know about Wilderness Navigation |
2. Weather Information |
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Services Available |
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| Temperature + Rainfall About Australia weather page |
Tide Predictions for Australia National Tidal Centre - Bureau of Meteorology |
| Tomorrows Weather Forecast Bureau of Meteorology |
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3. Water Consumption - Dehydration |
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| Water Consumption Calculator Walking water consumption calculator from Walking.About.com |
Hydration from the Appalachian Mountain club Importance of being hydrated - Appalachian Mountain club |
| The Physician and Sports Dietary Guidelines for Water and Electrolytes Back to Top |
Drinking Danger Drink Right or Else - Dangers for Distance Walkers |
| 5. Australian and overseas commercial equipment suppliers | |
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| These suppliers are listed purely for comparison. Group members are advised to visit these sites to compare equipment features and prices prior to purchase. Ask some of the more experienced group members for advice but remember we all have our personal preferences. |
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| Aarn Backpacks | Activ8 Outdoor Equipment Cnr Kent & Bathurst St under Medina Hotel, entrance in bathurst. |
| Australian Travel Maps | Berghaus Backpacks |
| Black Wolf Backpacks | Bogong Outdoor Adventure Equipment |
| Columbia Sportswear | Camelback Packs and Hydration Systems |
| Deuter Backpacks | Everwarm Survival Apparel |
| Guides Galore Maps and Books | Macpac Adventure Equipment |
| Larry Adler Equipment | Mont Equipment |
| Mountain Design Equipment | MSR Tents and Equipment |
| OSG Open Air Survival Gear | Osprey Back Packs |
5. Equipment |
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| Pete's Pole Page All about trekking poles and their correct usage |
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