homePreparationChecklist Gear list for day walks Gear list for multi-day walks Footwear Skills Fitness Meals and cooking Eating WellGear list for day walksDay Walk Backpack Slap On a Hat Slide on Sunglasses Slip On a Shirt Footwear Wilderness Communications First Aid Map Reading Navigation Equipment Carrying Water Lunches Water Treatment Methods Slop On Sunscreen Navigation EquipmentMap ReadingWhat is a map? Map elements Recognising topographic features Interpreting map features Map measurements Grid references Map care Digital maps Aerial imageryRecognising topographic featuresLandforms Watercourses Vegetation ConstructedVegetationVegetationShading and symbols show different vegetation types. This topographic map shows a small plantation area on the left.