The Simpson Desert

Fuel

200L

The longest leg between fuel stops is Mt Dare to Birdsville, 520km (4 days). I will budget for 800km at my worst fuel usage, i.e. 800km @ 25L/100km = 200L.

Water

20L (~5L/day/person, for 4 days)

Please take an extra 10L

Recovery Gear

Snatch strap

Equaliser strap

Rated shackles

Tow strap

Recovery hitch

Shovel

Recovery tracks

Rated recovery points front & rear

Comms

UHF

Handheld UHF

Satellite phone

Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)

Other Considerations

Sand flag -legally required

3 days emergency food and water

Air compressor

2 spare wheels and tyres

Tyre repair kit

Tool kit

First aid kit

Fire extinguisher

Axe/Bush saw

2 bags of firewood

Tyres & shocks in excellent condition

Recommend no glass or eggs due to constant bumps and corrugations

Other Activities

Photography

Camel & Dingo spotting

Wheel changing demonstrations

Camp oven scones

Lots of digging

Salt water crossings

Campfires

Starry nights