One Planet brand 'Frog & Toad' – Details/specs:Harness: Mini Sizes: Universal Capacity (litres): 40 Pockets: Internal Attachments: 2 x Poles, Keys Bottle Pockets: 2 (not sure if hydration-pack compatible though)Fabric: 1000 Denier Nylon Weight (kg): 1.4 Colours: Black/PlatypusBlack/ForestBlack/CherryLink to pic: http://www.oneplanet.co…[Read more]

One Planet brand 'Frog & Toad' – Details/specs:Harness: Mini Sizes: Universal Capacity (litres): 40 Pockets: Internal Attachments: 2 x Poles, Keys Bottle Pockets: 2 (not sure if hydration-pack compatible though)Fabric: 1000 Denier Nylon Weight (kg): 1.4 Colours: Black/PlatypusBlack/ForestBlack/CherryLink to pic: http://www.oneplanet.co…[Read more]

One Planet brand 'Mini-Freddy' – Details/specs:Harness: Mini Sizes: Universal Capacity (litres): 45 Access: 1Pockets: Internal Bottle Pockets: 1 + 1 Bladder holderFabric: Waterloc Canvas, Poly binding Weight (kg): 1.7 Colours Nu Blue/Cherry or Slate/Forest Link to pic: http://www.oneplanet.com.au/adventure/mini-freddy

One Planet brand 'Mini-Freddy' – Details/specs:Harness: Mini Sizes: Universal Capacity (litres): 45 Access: 1Pockets: Internal Bottle Pockets: 1 + 1 Bladder holderFabric: Waterloc Canvas, Poly binding Weight (kg): 1.7 Colours Nu Blue/Cherry or Slate/Forest Link to pic: http://www.oneplanet.com.au/adventure/mini-freddy

Hi, all.I did the track in Aug '08 with 7 others. THE greatest acheivment i have ever done. I am back looking at the forum as i have just finished Peter Fitzsimons – Kokoda book and was looking up if a date has been established for "Kokoda Day" – it seems there is a number of dates flying about. ?? Nov 3, Aug 29. ??? If anyone knows, please let…[Read more]

HiIn my case I also went with two of the manufactured telescopic variety poles and found them idea I guess at 70 I am not quite as agile as some of the younger ones doing the trek where one pole may be suitable.When I go again, and I will, I will take the same two poles with me.The pole given me by KTL takes pride of place just inside the front…[Read more]

Jafa,What I was refering too as regards mutual co-operation and assistance to other team members, was that due to the severe lack of suitable hanging points at almost all camps sites along the track, separation would be far far greater than what is the case with tents. If everyone, in even small groups, were to use hammocks there simply would not…[Read more]

Hi Lorna,As I have mentioned previously, your preparation will tell you what works best for you, wether it is one stick or two. If it is to be two then I would certainly have two of the same, not a mixture of telescopic and carved wooden. As an experienced hiker, but now of advanced years, 60+, I went with two of the manufactured telescopic…[Read more]

One pole or two??? Many I speak to say two is a necessity, especially if it's raining – but then others think one was sufficient. I have purchased one Leki and was thinking I could get a hand carved one when I'm there as well. That way if I'm comfortable walking with just the one pole I could pack my Leki away. Question – would 2 'odd/different'…[Read more]

Thanks for this very sound advice Times Two. I've now got another larger daypack – the Camelbak Trinity ( on sale at Paddy Palins for half price at the moment), which is a ladies specific pack – 3 litre hydration system and 26 litres for cargo. It looks and feels ideal. I intend to carry 2 x 1 litre bottles as well and may well only fill one but…[Read more]

Have finally purchased another daypack ( and sold the smaller Black Wolf on ebay). It's difficult for me as I'm in the middle of nowhere so have to rely on research on the net and assistance from salespeople at the stores by phone … then do a mail order. I wanted the pack now so that I could begin training with it.I settled on the ladies…[Read more]

Great – thanks Brian and Jafa. I'm sold… i like the weight ( about 600grams), good thickness and compactability. As this will probably be a one off for me I feel buying a thermarest is overkill – $$$ wise. Have a good day.