Choose what works for your trip.

Hiking backpacks & daypacks

Choose the load before the litres.

Put the equipment for your actual trip together before choosing a pack: water, food, weather layers and essentials for a day walk; shelter and sleeping equipment for an overnight trip. Check how the full load fits, not just the capacity printed on the label.

Use the exact model’s size guide. Torso length, harness adjustment and loaded comfort matter more than height alone. Try reaching for water and a layer, and check your movement with the pack on. A larger bag does not automatically solve an uncomfortable fit.

Bring these details

• Your trip length and the equipment you already own
• Torso measurement and the model-specific size range
• Loaded comfort, pocket access and compression

Hiking socks & layers

Try the socks with the shoes.

Start with the footwear you will actually walk in. Compare how different sock thicknesses change the fit around your toes and heel. Check for bunching, seams that rub and cuffs that feel uncomfortable. Test a new combination on a shorter walk before a longer trip.

Read the fabric composition, care instructions and intended use for the exact sock. A waterproof sock and an ordinary hiking sock serve different purposes; neither is a reason to ignore footwear fit. Carrying a dry spare can be useful, but choose the whole clothing setup around the route and forecast.

Bring these details

• Fit inside your own walking shoes or boots
• Fabric, cushioning and drying requirements
• Spare socks and dry storage for your planned trip

Dry bags & packing

Keep the dry things together.

Lay out the items that must stay dry, then group them by when you need them: sleep clothing, insulation and smaller essentials. Compare the packed dimensions as well as the stated capacity. Leave enough room to close the bag exactly as its manufacturer instructs.

Check the intended use and closure of the exact model. Water resistance, waterproofing and suitability for submersion are not interchangeable claims. Do not assume one dry bag is enough protection for electronics or that it is designed to attach to a bike rack.

Bring these details

• What goes inside, and how often you need to open it
• Space needed for the correct closure
• Abrasion, carrying and mounting requirements

Bikepacking bags & load

The bike decides what fits.

Write down the bike model, frame size, wheel and tyre size, suspension and mounting points before comparing bags. Check the manufacturer’s instructions for the frame material, rack, mounts and bag. Include room for cables, bottles and moving parts.

Check every relevant load limit. A rack limit is not the same as the bike’s total system limit. Weigh the loaded setup and take a short test ride to check movement, handling and clearances before relying on it for a longer Munda Biddi trip.

Bring these details

• Bike, rack, bag and mounting compatibility
• Loaded tyre, pedal, cable and suspension clearance
• Tools, navigation, hydration and a tested packing plan

See the gear in more detail.

Ask before making the trip.

Base Camp is opening soon at 2 Marinup Street, Dwellingup WA 6213. Send your route, existing equipment and the model or size you are considering. We’ll confirm the planned options and availability.