Something you didn’t mention, is a PLB/spot device. If you have an accident and you’re immobilised or injured to the point where you cannot setup the starlink you have the option to hit the oh shit button. Also works well if you’re away from your vehicle. As someone who just had a family member crash near Leigh creek on Wednesday (motorbike crash from roo strike, 8 broken ribs, broken shoulder and 3 fractured vertibrae) a PLB saved his life. I personally carry both, a tracking/PLB called a spot gen 4, and a permanent mount starlink that’s on 24/7. You can never have too many emergency options. You also didn’t mention if you have medications/specific medical requirements to share with the group or leave them on a bit of paper that others know where to find it. And same with emergency contacts. And something else to consider if your travelling as a group to share tools, so your not doubling up and it can significantly reduce your weight
Another high standard video, It is so refreshing the way you haven't changed since I first started following your channel back when you headed off with your MDC camper on your aborted lap. Well done and I am so pleased for you and your family with the way you grown. WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One thing I did when I did that planning trip paperwork is I also made note of all the hospitals, and remote fuel stations on it, along with anticipated dates of arrival. A copy was left with the Emergency contact people, and lodged with AMSAR before leaving. AMSAR wont do anything with it, until there is a call out to them, but they are happy to hold it for the dates you mention on the contact forms. You have done 90% of the work in the planning docs, not that much more to get it to their standards. I carry five days of dried food for the people I am travelling with, so there is emergency rations in the case of a break down, and a delay in recovery. This is in addition to sufficient water and fuel.
The benefit of drinking beer from a can is that they cool down a lot quicker than stubbles Plus, they weigh less, don't shatter, and can be crushed down to save space.
Cam, wrap your veggies in paper towel. I’ve had cos lettuce last 3 weeks wrapped in paper towel. I do change the paper towel very week. Excellent advice about tyres, jacks, spares, water storage.
Great tips! I am actually planning my 1st big trip from Sydney to Perth (and back) with my 9 year son, this video was very useful! thank you for sharing your knowledge
Cam, take into consideration doing the great central road there’s no reception from Laverton till Warburton.. not only that from Laverton onwards I wouldn’t consider doing anymore than 50kph the road is really corrugated and you will destroy your car or caravan. And also I’m 90% sure Laverton onwards is dry community, iv done the great central in a road train and it’s taken me 3 days from Warburton back to Laverton 450k and it’s very very dusty so take extra air filters 🤙🏾
Best advice. Check your tire iron and jacks! I have more than one vehicle, and went to check one time. The stock tire iron I had in the car was wrong, and, since I lifted the vehicle, the old jack doesn't reach. I would have been stuck. Cheers Cam🎉
Thank for the vid. Picked up heaps of info. In the process of planning a trip, 1st trip, 1st 4x4, very much looking forward to the trip. Thanks heaps. What is the drone you have?
Fantastic info Cam, pre-cooked, vacuum sealed and frozen meals are good for long days of travel. Enjoy travelling through the Simpson in winter, bloody cold, K'Gari should be nice too
I love lists 😂 I reckon I’m about as excited to see this Simpson desert trip as you are to do it! Hopefully one day I can get there - just need friends with 4wds! Haha
@@ThatAussieSheila it was such a good trip! I truly hope you get out there! So random- I’m replying to comments on my phone, and Tiffs sitting next to me on her computer randomly picking a winner for the Ryan Meats voucher from another vid, and she said it’s ‘@thataussiesheila’!!!
Did see Dalhousie springs on your list. Absolutely cracking spot for a swim, but the mozzies are next level at dusk. Like nothing I’ve ever seen before. I know you have your mozzie setup, but these things drink deet for dinner.. welts for days. Was out there in early July before the rain. Consider camping at 3 O’Clock creek a few Kay’s away.
If its not too late, Cam, careful of how many beers you pack for your trip because some of those remote communities you are travelling through are dry communities, and you can't carry alcohol through them. And on a less serious note in your prep, learn the correct pronunciation of the town names. Laverton is pronounced "Lay"verton
Great insight Cam. I would add 1 more step and that is at the end of the trip note any issues or things that you would like to use and items that you didn't need. Cheers 🍻
Recently discovered Produce Pod bags; great for keeping things fresh without having to wrap everything in paper towels, and or alfoil, like I use to. Great for camping & at home too.
@@WildTouring hi Tiff, I wasn’t sure either but yeah, they do work. You are supposed to washing them weekly (I think?) and keep the inner calico bag damp. I’ve been using for a few months now & have four, usually two or three in use & but handy to have clean ones ready to swap over. Spare inner bags would be good, but I usually just wash & wring out well & reuse more often than not. Very well made. They fit a surprising amount in each, we are big veggie eaters. They work just as well as say a lettuce decor container lined with paper towels. But fit so much better in the small upright fridge we have. (And the home fridge too!) Love them
We just done our simpson desert trip in july. Did madigan line and f me it was bumpy. Other than that great trip the rain kind of ruined our itinerary but you cant help that. Also got sick of the dew inside my jet bunker so i bought a kulkyne mega swag like yours when i got back hopefully never have the issue again
@@SomervilleMetalWorks the rains made a crossing hard to plan this year! We did a last minute change and ended up doing the WAA line. Loved it! Want to go back and do it again! You’ll love the mega swag, it’s awesome!
Another great helpful video, where do you get the chainsaw bag from. It makes it easier to hand land the drone if you change it to sports mode as the detectors don’t work in that mode.
@@dennilakovski it was great! Just a lot bulkier and heavier than the Ryobi. It’s pretty handy that the Ryobi uses the same batteries as my other power tools too.
Something you didn’t mention, is a PLB/spot device. If you have an accident and you’re immobilised or injured to the point where you cannot setup the starlink you have the option to hit the oh shit button. Also works well if you’re away from your vehicle. As someone who just had a family member crash near Leigh creek on Wednesday (motorbike crash from roo strike, 8 broken ribs, broken shoulder and 3 fractured vertibrae) a PLB saved his life. I personally carry both, a tracking/PLB called a spot gen 4, and a permanent mount starlink that’s on 24/7. You can never have too many emergency options.
You also didn’t mention if you have medications/specific medical requirements to share with the group or leave them on a bit of paper that others know where to find it. And same with emergency contacts.
And something else to consider if your travelling as a group to share tools, so your not doubling up and it can significantly reduce your weight
@@SUPERTRUCKER166 yep all good points!
Another high standard video, It is so refreshing the way you haven't changed since I first started following your channel back when you headed off with your MDC camper on your aborted lap. Well done and I am so pleased for you and your family with the way you grown. WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@peterreeve3030 thanks Peter 😊, we really do appreciate the support mate! 🙏
One thing I did when I did that planning trip paperwork is I also made note of all the hospitals, and remote fuel stations on it, along with anticipated dates of arrival.
A copy was left with the Emergency contact people, and lodged with AMSAR before leaving. AMSAR wont do anything with it, until there is a call out to them, but they are happy to hold it for the dates you mention on the contact forms.
You have done 90% of the work in the planning docs, not that much more to get it to their standards.
I carry five days of dried food for the people I am travelling with, so there is emergency rations in the case of a break down, and a delay in recovery. This is in addition to sufficient water and fuel.
Thanks Cam, great piece! The next Part is up as I write :)
The benefit of drinking beer from a can is that they cool down a lot quicker than stubbles
Plus, they weigh less, don't shatter, and can be crushed down to save space.
And get money back for the cans, if handy
@@allanpower8041 and you can generally fit more in 🤣
Cam, wrap your veggies in paper towel. I’ve had cos lettuce last 3 weeks wrapped in paper towel. I do change the paper towel very week.
Excellent advice about tyres, jacks, spares, water storage.
On sea swift we wrapped in newspaper and they stayed fresh as.😊
@@leoniemusgrave9322 I remember hearing this, thanks for reminding me! I’ll definitely give that a go!
Great tips! I am actually planning my 1st big trip from Sydney to Perth (and back) with my 9 year son, this video was very useful! thank you for sharing your knowledge
That’s awesome, have a great trip!
Cam, take into consideration doing the great central road there’s no reception from Laverton till Warburton.. not only that from Laverton onwards I wouldn’t consider doing anymore than 50kph the road is really corrugated and you will destroy your car or caravan. And also I’m 90% sure Laverton onwards is dry community, iv done the great central in a road train and it’s taken me 3 days from Warburton back to Laverton 450k and it’s very very dusty so take extra air filters 🤙🏾
@@tarwyn.f1251 cheers mate, definitely needed the spare air filter. Even with the recent rain it was bloody dusty!
Another great vid. Your thoroughness in planning will be a great help for inexperienced travellers. Plan & review your plans for a remote trip. Cheers
@@peterjames8714 cheers Peter 🙏
Saved to my favourites to help for future trip planning. Great vid Cam (and Tiff).
@@oooosq thanks mate! 😊
great tips Cam, looking forward to the trip videos..
Great video Cam. Awesome info and well presented.
Awesome tips Cam. Looking forward to the series 🍺🍺🍺
Good info as usual. Good luck on the trip, wish I was coming on it with you.
@@dagsbouch cheers mate! It was an AWESOME trip! First ep this Sat 🥳
Thank Cam, very useful info!😊
Awesome set out. Love the catch up with the boy's to go over thing's.
@@buster_1972 cheers mate, yeah we kept telling the wives we HAD to meet at the pub 🤣
Best advice. Check your tire iron and jacks! I have more than one vehicle, and went to check one time. The stock tire iron I had in the car was wrong, and, since I lifted the vehicle, the old jack doesn't reach. I would have been stuck. Cheers Cam🎉
@@stevesmith3556 I’ve done the same thing! It’s the simple things that cause the biggest dramas sometimes 🤦♂️
Great informative vid as always Cam
Probably the best video you have done. Thanks .
@@gardnep thanks mate!
great idea to plan the fuel stops but it's a good sense to fuel up whenever you can
@@slowboat6021 yep that’s true!
Thank for the vid. Picked up heaps of info. In the process of planning a trip, 1st trip, 1st 4x4, very much looking forward to the trip. Thanks heaps. What is the drone you have?
Enjoy the trip with the boys. Be watching the episodes.
@@garyboekbinder9169 cheers Gary! 🍻
Fantastic info Cam, pre-cooked, vacuum sealed and frozen meals are good for long days of travel.
Enjoy travelling through the Simpson in winter, bloody cold, K'Gari should be nice too
@@seanchristie7150 cheers mate! Yes pre cooked meals are a god-send after a long day in the saddle!
This is an excellent video, really well eplxained mate!
@@thilendranrangasamy2236 cheers mate 👍🏼
Great video. Very helpful 👍
Awesome video mate have a good trip 🍻🍻
@@Paulyb79series cheers mate 🍻
great advice mate. cheers
Great tips mate . Takes time and effort to plan a great road trip 🍺🍺. Can’t wait for next week 🤟🏻
@@stevenicsadventures cheers Stevo! Sure does mate!
Great tips, I am also a massive list girl!!
I love lists 😂 I reckon I’m about as excited to see this Simpson desert trip as you are to do it! Hopefully one day I can get there - just need friends with 4wds! Haha
@@ThatAussieSheila it was such a good trip! I truly hope you get out there! So random- I’m replying to comments on my phone, and Tiffs sitting next to me on her computer randomly picking a winner for the Ryan Meats voucher from another vid, and she said it’s ‘@thataussiesheila’!!!
@@WildTouring bahahaha synchronicity at its finest!! ✨
I'm really looking forward to your Simpson Desert trip also, can't wait. I see from Now or Never you are hooking up in Brisbane as well.
@@robertarmbruster5650cheers mate! Yes I caught up with Alex for a few days on Fraser, we had an absolute ball!
Did see Dalhousie springs on your list. Absolutely cracking spot for a swim, but the mozzies are next level at dusk. Like nothing I’ve ever seen before. I know you have your mozzie setup, but these things drink deet for dinner.. welts for days. Was out there in early July before the rain. Consider camping at 3 O’Clock creek a few Kay’s away.
@@rickmackenzie8488 I wish I’d read this before we got there 🤣 those mosquitos were the works I’ve ever encountered!!’
If its not too late, Cam, careful of how many beers you pack for your trip because some of those remote communities you are travelling through are dry communities, and you can't carry alcohol through them. And on a less serious note in your prep, learn the correct pronunciation of the town names. Laverton is pronounced "Lay"verton
Great insight Cam. I would add 1 more step and that is at the end of the trip note any issues or things that you would like to use and items that you didn't need. Cheers 🍻
@@lukehutchinson6754 yep that’s good advice!
Recently discovered Produce Pod bags; great for keeping things fresh without having to wrap everything in paper towels, and or alfoil, like I use to. Great for camping & at home too.
Do they work well? I (Tiff) was looking at getting some for the van but wasn’t sure if they were just a gimmick… 🤔🤔
@@WildTouring hi Tiff, I wasn’t sure either but yeah, they do work. You are supposed to washing them weekly (I think?) and keep the inner calico bag damp. I’ve been using for a few months now & have four, usually two or three in use & but handy to have clean ones ready to swap over. Spare inner bags would be good, but I usually just wash & wring out well & reuse more often than not. Very well made. They fit a surprising amount in each, we are big veggie eaters. They work just as well as say a lettuce decor container lined with paper towels. But fit so much better in the small upright fridge we have. (And the home fridge too!) Love them
out of the whole video! all i wanna know is where i can buy the fire out you use in your backyard !!
Cam what are the details on that wolfpack box size etc, do you have a link?
Great topic and insight.
The beers and coffee got a mention but signature Wild touring cocktail planning and naming got neglected 😂
@@JayWilFo I don’t think I’m qualified to give advice on cocktail planning, I only run at about a 50% success rate on them 🤣
You can use baby wipes for wiping dishes is you running low on water too.
@@TheLukaszpg absolutely! Regularly do this. For a quick dry shower too 🤣
We just done our simpson desert trip in july. Did madigan line and f me it was bumpy. Other than that great trip the rain kind of ruined our itinerary but you cant help that. Also got sick of the dew inside my jet bunker so i bought a kulkyne mega swag like yours when i got back hopefully never have the issue again
@@SomervilleMetalWorks the rains made a crossing hard to plan this year! We did a last minute change and ended up doing the WAA line. Loved it! Want to go back and do it again!
You’ll love the mega swag, it’s awesome!
Some great advice there cam 👍
@@oliverdouglas9370 cheers mate 🍻
Multiple water containers is by far the most important tip 💧 enjoy ya trip away mate!
@@BurrupAndAway absolutely! Cheers mate!
Hey Cam, duz Warburton run on WA time or NT time for your 3pm closure.
@@jonesywa WA time mate!
Great informative video 💯🇦🇺
@@BordertotheShore cheers mate 👍🏼
So pleased to see another 'planner person'.. I don't feel alone anymore 😂
I’m a planner as well, this is a great chat though.
@@brandyloons you should see Tiff, she’s got spreadsheets, for spreadsheets 🤣
Hi Cam what size long range tank did u get and how much installed?
Nice video and informative.
Question for you as I've got the same ryobi chainsaw, what size kelmatt bag did you get?
@@rodneysantos6775 cheers mate,
It’s the little chopper. I fit charger, spare battery and bottle of bar oil in there too. It’s great!
Another great helpful video, where do you get the chainsaw bag from. It makes it easier to hand land the drone if you change it to sports mode as the detectors don’t work in that mode.
@@briananddianehardy8598 thanks mate! Figured that out with the sports mode 👍🏼
Chainsaw bag is from Kelmatt- it’s great!
Hey Cam, what happened to the AEG 58v chainsaw from 5 years ago?
@@dennilakovski it was great! Just a lot bulkier and heavier than the Ryobi. It’s pretty handy that the Ryobi uses the same batteries as my other power tools too.
Can we get a copy of your template you fill out by any chance?
Great I’m doing the Simpson shortly cheers I forgot permit
@@jameswebb3000 you’ll love it! Consider the WAA line rather than the French if that’s what you were planning. Similar distance but much quieter 👍🏼
Why do you smirk everytime you mention beer…… 6 in the fridge the rest in the carton… hahaha yeah right. Can’t pull the wool over Tiffs eyes haha
Fuel spy app to help plan cheapest fuel
@@discodisco12 I need to download this!
Six beers, yeah sure Cam. More like 10.
Didn’t hear any mention of a pass from your better half🤣.
you uploaded splendid !adios!
Good to see a more normal knife set instead of the bloody great cleavers that everyone is flogging these days 😂
Hey Cam any feedback on your use of the iCheck OBD2 tool.