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TIP: The online Bushwalk Inventory System can help bushwalkers with a variety of bushwalk planning tasks, including: Manage which items they take bushwalking so that they do not forget anything they might need, plan meals for their walks, and automatically compile food/fuel shopping lists (lists of consumables) required to make and cook the meals for each walk. It is particularly useful for planning for groups who share food or other items, but is also useful for individual walkers.Swags for the homeless
Thu 10 Oct, 2013 12:38 pm
Here's an interesting piece of equipment. http://swags.org.au/ These are designed to give dignity to the homeless by giving them a warm and dry shelter that they can carry on their back. You can also buy these privately. They are an Australian invention but are starting to see worldwide use. Has anyone used one of these?
Re: Swags for the homeless
Thu 10 Oct, 2013 1:02 pm
The Jak Pac is a somewhat similar product also aimed at the homeless.
In this case a jacket that becomes a bivy/tent
http://jakpak.com/home.aspx
In this case a jacket that becomes a bivy/tent
http://jakpak.com/home.aspx
Re: Swags for the homeless
Thu 10 Oct, 2013 3:55 pm
The French used to hand out el cheapo dome tents for this purpose. Don't know whether they still do.
Re: Swags for the homeless
Thu 10 Oct, 2013 6:03 pm
My Rotary club has purchased & handed out the swags to homeless people in the local area 
Re: Swags for the homeless
Fri 11 Oct, 2013 9:37 am
Wow..just reading the descriotion..fire retardant..whether to protect against a campfire or people firebombing homeless...WT *$&#...does that happen? Surprised as much as sickened
Re: Swags for the homeless
Fri 11 Oct, 2013 10:01 am
Cig butts?
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