Tonkdogger you will be so thirsty you wont care, but the more you use the pack the better or flush the pack the though with salt water.

Hi Fluppy,Lots of fun with tents and packs. What sort of tent have you got?.Most of the time up there you can get away with an extra garbage bag or go to the vets and get a large body bag fopr about $2. They are extra thick and strong. Put your clothes etc in them inside you pack. They will keep everything dry inside your pack and keep a spare…[Read more]

Hi Fluppy,Been out in the hills again. I was thinking about your inquiry while I was away and one of the other answers confirms my thoughts. Don't touch a travel pack for this type of trek. They are not designed for hiking even if you aren't carrying it. They are not designed to sit close to you back whilst going up and down hills.Stick with the…[Read more]

Update 19th October: Last night trekkers spent the night at 1900 Myola Junction Campsite and today are on the move to Efogi Village the half way point.When I spoke to their guide Davidson yesterdat at Templeton's Crossing all trekkers were doing ok.When reaching Efogi our staff will stock up on the next half's rations before heading off tomorrow…[Read more]

Update 19th October: We heard from the track yesterday at Templeton's Crossing that they were on the move and heading to 1900 Campsite area where they planned on sleeping last night.Today they are heading to Efogi Village the half way point where they will have a good rest and top up on their second half rations.Photograph:Myola Junction Campsite…[Read more]

Update 17 October 2008: The update from the trek this morning was that the trekkers are doing fine, heading for Eora Creek after spending the 1st night at Isurava. They are walking at their own pace, which is recommended. Their 2nd night will be at Eora Creek.Pic 1-3 = IsuravaPic 4-6 = Eora…[Read more]

Update 17 October 2008: Heard over the 2 way radio this morning that the trekkers are up and on their 2nd day trek, heading for Eora Creek where they will overnight. They are all doing fine.Eora_Creek.jpgIMG_1337__Small_.jpgIMG_1338__Small_.jpg

Kokoda Spirit musn't put beef jerkey in their ration packs like KTL (for sodium)

Update 16th October: Trekkers reached Isurava Village around 2:45 this afternoon according to Davidson their guide. All are doing ok so far which is great news.Tonight they will be at Isurava Village and tomorrow they will walk to the Isurava Monument area.IMG_1420__Small_.jpgPicture_038__Small_.jpgIMG_0921__Small_.JPG

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Congratulations Brian on a fantasic achievement. Your meticulous preparation has certainly contributed to your successfull crossing for which you should be very proud.Kind regards, Geoff Hardie

On behalf of us all, thanks for choosing to walk with Kokoda Trekking and our KTL boys. If you wish to view your photographs taken by us, please click on the following linkhttp://www.kokodatrail.com.au/photos/showgallery.php?cat=842or CLICK HERE:Kokoda_Logo_300_size.jpg

Hi everyone, many thanks on behalf of us all for Milton choosing Kokoda Trekking to take you all out on the Kokoda Track. We trust you have lots of fond memories of your trek and our KTL boys.On behalf of us all, thanks heaps for coming to PNG and walking with us.If you wish to view more photographs of your trek, please click on the following…[Read more]

On behalf of Management and Staff, thanks for walking with Kokoda Trekking. If you wish to view photographs taken on the track by our porters and guides, please click on the following link:http://www.kokodatrail.com.au/photos/showgallery.php?cat=852We trust you enjoyed your trek.kind regardsGail & the gang at Kokoda TrekkingKokoda_Logo_300_size.jpg

If you wish to look at more photographs of this trek, please click on the following link:http://www.kokodatrail.com.au/photos/showgallery.php?cat=854

On behalf of Management and staff, thanks for choosing to walk with Kokoda Trekking, many thanks.kind regardsGail & the gang at KTLFor those of you who know your way around a computer, we would appreciate you posting in our testimonial area. If not, please email me something and I will post on your…[Read more]

HiI have only just returned from my trek and found that my Camelbak was essential sure made it easy to have a drink at will and took to a couple of falls, crashing on top of it, without any problem.I could only get a 2 litre version at the time this was fine although I also carried two 1 litre bottles, one each side as well these proved ideal as…[Read more]

I echo Danielle's thoughts with a big thank you to the boys from KTL, and a big congratulations to all the kids (and adults!) who trekked. We had some tough days, but most of the kids knuckled down and achieved something amazing. Well done to all. My favourite moment would have had to have been the day the creek flooded and we had to swim the…[Read more]

I agree with all the posts here, camelback are a essential item on the Kokoda, in fact for most big hikes.