Information for Seniors - The Boys' Brigade Australia

Information for Seniors to enjoy in the great Australian outdoors. The posts include information about tent, clothing selection, maps and compasses.

A tent provides essential protection from wind, rain, sun, bugs. They are a source of comfort and security in the outdoors.

The most important to us as hikers is Magnetic North.

Discover the essential guide to selecting the right gear for your next bushwalking expedition.

The best way to do this is to find a day hike close to you, get the topographic map relative to that area, and do the hike.

Very simply, hypothermia is the condition where the body is losing heat faster than its "internal furnace" can regenerate i

A compass is a magnetized piece of steel balanced on a pivot so that it can swing in any direction

A map is an aerial projection of some terrain. Maps will usually have special symbols to represent objects or features. ... Continue

The minimum impact camping philosophy is now being widely adopted for of bushwalking and expeditioning.