Equipment hire info?

[juju]

I am planning a trip to Tas mid January (teacher husband) with some overnight walking included. I have gear for myself and one of my sons, but need to outfit for husband and older son. I found this place near Launceston. Does anyone know the company or have any suggestions for other hire? It's not worth the expense of buying for them as they don't walk much...but are keen to do some in Tassie. Thanks Julie.

Backpackers Equipment Hire
4 Penquite Rd, Newstead, TAS, 7250
03 6334 9779

[corvus]

I am planning a trip to Tas mid January (teacher husband) with some overnight walking included. I have gear for myself and one of my sons, but need to outfit for husband and older son. I found this place near Launceston. Does anyone know the company or have any suggestions for other hire? It's not worth the expense of buying for them as they don't walk much...but are keen to do some in Tassie. Thanks Julie.

Backpackers Equipment Hire
4 Penquite Rd, Newstead, TAS, 7250
03 6334 9779

G'day juju,
Paddy Pallin in Launceston also have a hire service you should be able to find their hire prices on this site

http://www.paddypallin.com.au/default.a ... 3&store=23
corvus

[juju]

Thanks Corvus, couldn't find much info on the site, - could be I'm missing something, but have emailed them, Julie

[corvus]

Thanks Corvus, couldn't find much info on the site, - could be I'm missing something, but have emailed them, Julie

juju there should be a link to hire prices at the foot of the page,I will double check and get back to you.
corvus

[corvus]

juju here it is,

2 Days 3 Days 5 Days 6-7
Days
8-14
Days
BOND
TENTS
Macpac Nautilus 2 person $48 $53 $61 $70 $105 $350
Macpac Apollo 2 person $48 $53 $61 $70 $105 $350
SLEEPING BAGS
(includes inner sheet)
3 - Seasons Synthetic $22 $24 $30 $38 $60 $150
4 - Seasons Down $37 $39 $46 $55 $80 $280
SLEEPING MATS
Self-inflating, ¾
length
$18 $21 $29 $35 $50 $50
Self-inflating, full
length
$20 $25 $34 $40 $60 $60
BACKPACK, 60L – 90L $30 $33 $42 $50 $75 $200
GORE-TEX Jackets $30 $33 $42 $50 $75 $180
Over pants, nylon $10 $13 $17 $20 $30 $30
Gaiters $8 $10 $15 $18 $28 $30
STOVES
Trangia and fuel
bottle Customers supply own
methylated spirits
$30 $35 $40 $45 $55 $100
EPIRB (Emergency Position
Indicating Radio Beacon)
$30 $30 $30 $30 $40 $200
Cross Country Skis $15 per
day
YOWIE SNOW SHOES $25 $30 $45 $55 $95 $200
1. Bond is refunded on return of equipment in a reasonably clean, dry
and undamaged condition.
2. Customer may pick-up goods after 2pm the day before hire, and
return goods before 10am the day after hire date.
3. An overdue fee of $10 per day per item otherwise may apply.
4. Customer’s not returning to Launceston may send hire equipment back
at their cost using either Australia Post or Redline Coaches. Postage
times need to be included in the hire period.
corvus

[whiskeylover]

Mountain Designs in Launceston also hire equipment. Haven't got details but I have found their gear to be cheaper to hire than Paddy Palin. Depends what you are looking for. Launceston Surf and ski also hire equipment. Any details you would like to share on what you need - someone on this site may feel they could lend you something at a price - maybe benefit you and them while being cheaper than the commercial choices.

[juju]

Thanks for posting the prices Corvus - then I found the link! dah! - blind as - I hope they hire white sticks as well. They charge a bit more than the mob I mentioned above though, but could end up better.
Couldn't find hire info for Mountain Designs - need that white stick...
We don't have anything in the way of gear hire where I am and don't even think there's much in Sydney anymore.
Now I'm on the way to solving the gear problem it seems I may have to hire a walking buddy as my hubby seems to be having trouble with his knee! Julie