Hiking Gear Hire
Tasmania Hiking Gear Hire – Wild Island Adventures
Explore Tasmania with confidence using our premium hiking gear hire, trusted by adventurers tackling the state’s most iconic trails. Wild Island Adventures offers a full range of high-quality, lightweight hiking equipment for hire, with convenient CBD pick-up and drop-off available in Launceston, Hobart, and Devonport.
Our gear has been extensively trialled in real Tasmanian conditions—from alpine cold and heavy rain to sunshine and everything in between—ensuring you have reliable, durable equipment for any adventure. Whether you need tents, sleeping bags, hiking packs, cooking equipment or complete hiking gear hire packages, we make it easy to travel light while staying fully equipped.
Planning to walk the Overland Track or explore remote areas like the Walls of Jerusalem National Park? Our tailored Tasmania hiking gear hire packages are designed to suit all experience levels, with options that combine gear hire and Overland Track transport for a seamless experience.
If you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, or need help choosing the right equipment, get in touch. We specialise in creating custom hiking gear hire packages to match your trip, ensuring you have everything you need for a safe and unforgettable Tasmanian adventure. Contact us here to find out more
Hiking Gear For Hire
Mont Zodiac 700 -10deg sleeping bag (down fill). A lightweight bag that compresses down to a compact size perfect for bushwalking. Includes an inner sheet.
Mont EVO Super (3 season) synthetic sleeping bag (-6deg) is perfect for warmer months and ideal for car camping/touring. Includes inner sheet.
We have a range of tents to suit your needs:
Our super light One Planet Goondie 1 and Goondie 2 tents are a great 4 season option for the solo walker or twin share.
For a roomy 2 person tent check out the WE i-Explore 2. A fully self standing tent.
We also have Wilderness Equipment i-Explore 3 person tents - perfect for base camping or sharing your load with 2 mates.
All our tents are easy to assemble, sturdy designs and high quality tents
Combining outstanding comfort, value and packability, Thermarest Trail Lite sleeping mats make the perfect companion for your next backpacking or camping adventure.
The die-cut premium foam is light and packable while still delivering critical warmth at camp.
The 3.8 cm thick pad boasts a 3.2 R-value for three-season comfort.
This Wilderness Equipment Outbreak hiking pack is designed for rugged performance. incorporating all the essential and proven design features that make the ultimate hiking pack, with added strength and comfort
The Outbreak is a rugged, simple pack for use by anyone. It is specifically designed for reliability and good wet-weather performance with the Perfect-FIT harness system to ensure maximum comfort while you’re hiking.
The Pack Cover is a lightweight 70D Nylon that offers a great combination of durability and low weight. It's been contoured nicely to fit most hiking packs.
FEATURES
Made of 70D polyurethane-coated nylon
Contoured for modern packs
All seams are tape sealed
Compact packed size
Size
Large: Fits a 70 to 95 litre pack
These day bags pack into an internal pocket so you don't need to worry about losing a mesh bag.
Ventilated shoulder straps ensure comfort, and stretchy side pockets are perfect for your drink bottle and snacks.
There's a front zipped pocket for small items and another one in the main compartment for valuables.
Perfect for going on side trips or day walks from your base camp!
The Mont Austral Hydronaute jacket is a traditional, all-purpose mid-thigh length bushwalking rain jacket.
Tested in the worst imaginable conditions, the mid-weight Hydronaute 3 layer fabric offers outstanding breathability and waterproofness while being durable enough to withstand the long-term use of heavy backpacks. Hydronaute fabric also has high pin-hole resistance making it an ideal choice for bushwalking.
These down jackets are warm, compact and a great all-rounder – perfect for a range of activities – travel, hiking and camping. Filled with 600 loft duck down, these jackets will keep you warm in cooler temperatures throughout the year.
This lightweight fleece jacket is designed to keep you warm in windy and chilly conditions. Fleece is quick drying, anti-pilling and the zipper is equipped with a 'chinsulator' to protect your chin from rubbing on the zip when you are all rugged up!
Paired with a merino base layer and a down jacket on top - you will be well and truly ready for chilly conditions!
180g Merino Long John's & 150g Merino Long Sleeve tops are so soft against the skin, they are itch free, anti-odour and the ideal next-to-skin base layer due to the wool's natural temperature regulating ability.
Paired with a lightweight fleece and a down jacket - you will be ready to handle the cold!!
The GME MT410G PLB is designed for life threatening emergency use when you have no other means of communication. This PLB can save your life and lives of others by leading an air, land or sea rescue to your precise location.
PLB’s are an excellent choice to provide added safety while participating in just about any outdoor or remote area activity.
Weight: 250g
Our Hiking Poles are light and great for helping you through the tough times!
Poles are rented out as a pair
Designed for two people in all conditions, this Macpac Duo Pot Set is as durable as it is versatile.
The set is made from hard anodised aluminium for scratch resistance, and it's made up of two pots — one 1.7L and one 1.1L. Both pots come with lids that double as frying pans, and each piece has folding handles that are coated to make using them easy.
Pack your standard gas canister, furno stove, and fire steel inside to maximise space.
Sea to summit mug, bowl and spork are included for free with this cooking set - this set is very compact and lightweight, perfect for use with the furno stove.
Perfect for quickly boiling up some water, not suitable for cooking meals in.
Powerful, rechargeable, and easy-to-use headlamp with red lighting.
600 lumens and only 88 grams.
Rechargeable from battery pack, batteries also provided.
Three folding arms provide stable support for pots up to 20cm diameter, and enable compact stowage in a pack. Its stainless steel and alloy body features a folding heat adjustment knob, and provides durable, lightweight performance.
99g
11,900BTU/hr output.
Boils 1 litre in 3min 20sec.
Adjustable flame control.
Includes plastic storage case.
This stove pairs perfectly with our pot set with free mug, bowl and spork!
*Fuel Capacity of 100g gas is approx. 12 liters of boiled water.
Purchase gas here:100g or 230g
The world’s first and best flexible snowshoe gives superior agility on snow. Built to handle the toughest conditions, state of the art materials, intentional ‘over-engineering’ and stringent quality standards mean Yowies never give up.
The Dometic Cool Ice Icebox range boasts refrigeration-grade foam insulation. These eskies have an extremely low heat absorption coefficient, which means your ice will stay frozen for longer (3-10 days). The 41L capacity provides plenty of space for all your food and drinks, and the two carry handles are great for transporting the icebox.
The Waeco Cool Ice 22 Litre Icebox is just the thing for an afternoon at the beach or in a park for two people.
Combine the two eskies together and keep your food in one and drinks in the other for easy access!
Formulated for maximum efficiency and minimum consumption, Jetboil's high-performance propane/isobutane four-season fuel delivers higher vapor pressure for improved performance in cold weather.
FUEL CAPACITY: 230 g (approx. 24 liters of boiled water)
Formulated for maximum efficiency and minimum consumption, Jetboil's high-performance propane/isobutane four-season fuel delivers higher vapor pressure for improved performance in cold weather.
FUEL CAPACITY: 100 g (approx. 12 liters of boiled water)
The Walls of Jerusalem 4 day Package
If you are looking to book for dates within the next 2 weeks please contact us first to check availability
- 3-4 season tent
- Down sleeping bag + silk liner
- Self inflating sleeping mat
- 70L hiking pack + waterproof liner
- Lightweight hiking stove + fuel canister
- Lightweight cooking pots + utensils
- Waterproof rain jacket
- Waterproof overpants
- Gaiters
- Transport from Launceston to the start of the trail
- Pick up from Wild Dog Creek car park and transfer to Launceston
Prices are based on a minimum of 2 people - if you’re travelling solo send us through an email and we’ll be happy to work something out with you :-)
To secure your parks pass please visit www.parks.tas.gov.au
The Freycinet Peninsula 3 day Package
If you are looking to book for dates within the next 2 weeks please contact us first to check availability
- 3-4 season tent
- Self inflating sleeping mat
- Synthetic sleeping bag + cotton liner
- 30L day pack
- Furno stove + gas canister
- Pots + utensils
- Esky
- Waterproof rain jacket
- Waterproof overpants
- Transfers from Launceston to & from the Peninsula
Prices are based on a minimum of 2 people - if you’re travelling solo send us through an email and we’ll be happy to work something out with you :-)
To secure your parks pass please visit www.parks.tas.gov.au
Maria Island 3 day Package
If you are looking to book for dates within the next 2 weeks please contact us first to check availability
- 3-4 season tent
- Self inflating sleeping mat
- Synthetic sleeping bag + cotton liner
- 30L day pack
- Furno stove + gas canister
- Pots + utensils
- Esky
- Waterproof rainjacket
- Waterproof overpants
- Transfers from Launceston to & from Triabunna
Prices are based on a minimum of 2 people - if you’re travelling solo send us an email and we’ll be happy to work something out with you
To secure your parks pass and ferry ticket please visit https://encountermaria.com.au or www.parks.tas.gov.au
The Overland Track 6 day Package
If you are looking to book for dates within the next 2 weeks please contact us first to check availability
- 3-4 season tent
- Down sleeping bag + silk liner
- Self inflating sleeping mat
- 70L hiking pack + waterproof liner
- Lightweight hiking stove + fuel canister
- Lightweight cooking pots + utensils
- Waterproof rain jacket
- Waterproof overpants
- Gaiters
- Transport from Launceston to the start of the trail
- Pick up from Lake St Clair and transfer to Launceston
Prices are based on a minimum of 2 people - if you’re travelling solo send us through an email and we’ll be happy to work something out with you :-)
Please ensure you have secured an Overland Track walking permit before booking. Visit https://bookings.overlandtrack.com.au for more information
A fully inclusive Hiking Gear Hire package with everything you need for your Tasmanian Bushwalking Adventure!
If you are looking to book for dates within the next 2 weeks please contact us first to check availability
- 3- 4 season tent
- Down sleeping bag + silk liner
- Self inflating sleeping mat
- 70L hiking pack + waterproof liner
- Furno hiking stove + 100g gas*
- Lightweight cooking pots + utensils
- Waterproof rain jacket
- Waterproof overpants
- Gaiters
- Set of merino thermals (top and pants)
- Down Jacket
- Fleece Jacket
- Pack Cover
- Headtorch
- Hiking Poles
- PLB
*Fuel Capacity of 100g gas is approx. 12 liters of boiled water.
Purchase more gas here
Enjoy a family trip at Ben Lomond with nothing to think about other than enjoying a day at the snow
The package includes transfer from Launceston to Ben Lomond and return as well as Toboggan , jacket, pants, and snow boots hire.
This is the ultimate and affordable package for a day at the snow. Not only do you get the no fuss no bother transfer to the village of Ben Lomond, the whole family can also have the time of their life tobogganing down the slopes for the day knowing you have quality snow pants, boots and jacket to keep you warm and dry.
New, improved and available now. The new Warmlite XT-R 750 Down Sleeping Bag is made with a new twice-as-breathable version of Hydronaute XT-R Shell fabric, and includes an internal down-filled collar muff for improved insulation. Includes an inner sheet.