I suggest an extra pair of underwear for the pack. Because . . . two sets may not be enough. Really, you never know. It certainly doesn't do to be without. Also, when clean, they double as a small towel or a generic piece of cloth, and they won't add much weight or bulk to your pack.

Might want to change one of your water bottles for this or something similar :

http://www.lifesaversystems.com/lifesaver-products/lifesaver-bottle?utm_expid=50136460-7.Q9PhMhHaSO-S6oiIXsE9gg.0&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesaversystems.com%2Flifesaver-products%2Flifesaver-jerrycan


Waterborne pathogens can be pretty nasty.

Heh! Me too, I´m not the one that sees a firefly or a satellite and screams UFO, I usually try to find the logical explanation, though sometimes, the logical one is the one everyone "fears" :P
But those are stories for another thread, or this could get tooooooooooooooo loooooong :D

So, DON¨T FORGET THE KLEENEX...................Remember, take no more than pictures, leave no more than footsteps :D

I can't believe I forgot to add this game to my list. Yeah, one of the best android games available.

Not all disabilities are physical. And it takes more than some people using up a little bit of money from tax payers to bring down a country. And he's not stealing money from tax payers. The money is given to him because the authorities decided he NEEDS it to not end up on the streets. And he needs this vacation for his mind, soul and body. Think of the vacation like visiting a doctor. And it's not like he is partying in a five star hotel in Las Vegas or the south of France or somewhere expensive and eating at fancy restaurants every day. The guy will be eating lentils everyday and maybe some insects in front of his tent. Not very luxurious. He is not draining Australia of millions of dollars every year. CALM DOWN. It makes me sad that you are being so cruel to this guy. A person who is doing nothing to hurt anyone. His life will also have no affect on your quality of life, whatsoever. Relax, man.

Take care, Tarnicus, you are one of my favorites on here and I'll miss you.

That said, I hope that your time out in the bush helps you greatly! i can fully appreciate your issues with the noise and bustle of society. I live right off a major street in town and the traffic noises are unrelenting. (thankfully, there are no more barking dogs or so far, any irritating neighbors here though)
I've been a frequent "mover" over the past 8 years or so because in every situation someone or something gets me to the point of misery and makes me want away.

It seems like you have some pretty good advice so far and I know you have a lot of experience, given that, I can't think of anything else you might take... except my well wishes.

Be safe, be calm, and heal! we'll still be here when you get back.

We will?

Maybe your right,maybe your wrong.Unless you have inside knowledge of our economy via C.I.A,then I don't
think you know what's going on in our Country.We have thousands of people bludging on the Dole and cheating
the Government in some way or another.This costs us billions each year,the system has broken down badly.
Maybe I am being hard on Blake,as he said and rightly I don't know his personal history.

It upsets me with all the ripoffs in our Country and it seems to be getting worse,and the Government is losing a billion
dollars everyday.They have stated that unless something drastic is done by 2018,they wont be able to pay the pension.
And please don't say something stupid like,what about your Superannuation scheme because it needs another 20 years to start effecting the pension.As in people being self reliant without the Pension.

I can see that you are his friend and maybe a bit biased in your comments,ok fair enough.Do not make the mistake
that you know what's going on in Australia via U.S.Press or the Internet,as you are not in our Country....
On our Countries policies and problems,you have two words: (BUTT OUT....)

For truly portable cooking (and heating), I recommend a hobo stove, you can make one out of one or two tin cans and fill it with twigs. Works like a charm:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobo_stove

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/91/Dosenherd.jpg
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/Hobo-Kocher_MkIII_Dosentopf.jpg
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/Kuenzi_magic_flame.jpg

You're the only person being biased and making assumptions about other people.

Take a chill pill, dude. Then go complain to your representatives about bad policies. That's the appropriate person for your rant.

Another one,Who's being biased now?

That sounds awesome and I admire the free-spirit in you. All you need now is a companion by your side and I may have a solution..... Take my pigdog with you

I meant to comment on this last night - you understand completely :) The 3 months I was homeless and camping in the bush on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria was the time I remember feeling most free in life. It felt very liberating and had me question why I don't do this on a permanent basis. I've got cats who depend upon me and as they have saved my life on more than one occasion, I repay that debt with love as best I can. They follow me to the ends of the earth, which is both lovely and frustrating. Ideally I would like to find a place to live where they can roam free with me again like they used to when they were kittens.

Cats loving the bush

The house I lived in before moving into town had bushland behind it. Every day I would go and collect kindling and wood to saw and split, and they would follow me. They loved being out there in the woods and dislike being in town as much as I do. I'll never forget when Coca(brown Burmese) let out the most ferocious growl I have heard and my senses had detected nothing (which is rare). What was she growling at? A big male kangaroo hidden in the woods! It hopped away when it heard her growling. Kangaroos can be quite dangerous - they have a claw that can disembowel you and like to attempt to drown their prey if they feel threatened and in or near water.

Haha a Golden Retriever pigdog? I'd love to take this 'ferocious' dog with me but alas he is staying home. I'll have my own alarm system set up in camp :)
Two sets of clothing is not 2 sets of socks and underwear! Even though (as the salesman boasted) bamboo underwear can be worn for a week without being changed(and that doesn't include turning it inside out :P) I will be taking multiple pairs of each :) Two sets of clothing = 1 x cargo pants, 1 x jeans, 2 x t-shirt, 1 x long-sleeve shirt and 1 x khaki jacket.

I will be within walking distance of the town of Eden. I know the town very well as my family on my mother's side is from there, and I have been visiting it since I was a child. None of them are left there now as my grandfather passed away last year. Part of this journey is so I can finally visit his grave. I miss the old bugger so much. He and his sister (who died in 1993) were the only family members who have shown me love, regardless of what I do; whether I am working or not, struggling or doing well. If it wasn't for those two I doubt I would understand the concept of love for another human being or have a desire to do 'good'.

So yeah, I know where to recharge, where I can grab a shower for free, access the internet etc. I'll also be visiting an oesteopath who has worked on me before to put my back and neck in place so I will be less prone to injury when carrying my pack and tent out to the bush.