u/Azkyah

have done a fair few decent length day hikes, planning to do an overnight hike for the first time within the next few weeks. going with 2 friends!

anyone have any recommendations for a good trail? wild camping is fine. looking at blue mountains currently, possibly mount solitary or lockleys pylon (seems there is a closure, but possibly an alternate route to get there?).

mainly chasing some cool views - mountain top camping would be awesome.

tia! :)

Hey guys, i’m new to hiking and planning on doing my first overnighter in the blue mountains soon.

I know there’s been a lot of posts about this previously, and i have been trying to do my research, but I am still struggling to come to a decision on a few things. Got a redline 2p tent and mountains designs 55L pack on sale at anaconda yesterday.

What’s everyone’s recommendations regarding sleeping bags / quilts, sleeping mats and pillows? It is coming into winter, so needing some decent warmth.

Ideally budget, but i am not against investing in good gear. Especially a mat since I’m mainly worried about having a comfortable sleeping mat, i’m a side sleeper, 5’5F.

Sleeping bag, ideally something that’s on the cheaper end since i know they can get quite expensive. I am just starting out so don’t want to go too overkill just yet :)

Any other must-have recommendations would be appreciated as well! Thanks in advance!