75 or 85 lt pack?

I'm thinking Black Wolf Mantis 11……more room than the Mantis 1 and similar weight.

I'm not going until June/July 2013 so general fitness work at the moment…..although I admit to spending waaaay too much time looking into packs, tents, boots etc etc.Looking at BLACK WOLF MCKINLEY HIKING RUCKSACK 75L and Black Wolf mantis tent, not sure whether to get the Mantis 1 or 2. The 2 is a similar weight but bigger. Not hiring a porter…[Read more]

Tents- I remember reading somewhere about the best type of tent to take???????? ideas?

I agree Kate, you can overload on information and then have it all swirling around in your head! Not sure about the type of pack needed given that you are using a porter. But I know that I have read advice on either here or trek company websites about this. When I go I wont be using a porter, so I have been informed I need a 75lt pack. The 'day…[Read more]

Thanks for that…..I actually HATE bushwalking/camping etc, only purchasing as I plan on doing Kokoda in July 2013 and then again in 2015. Only asked about Denalli as it is stocked in my local Anaconda store and i was curious as to whether anyone had experiences with it.

Anyone had any experience with Denali gear?

You make it sound all so simple………thanks. Just need to stop counting down the days though, its doing my head in, July 2013 is soooooo far away. Just ordered the guide to the track…..hoping it gets here before christmas and the beach!

Thanks for the encouraging words……I am currently undecided about the porter, rolling the concept around in my head for a while until I decide. I don't imaging that Liam's pack will be especially heavy, and he is a determined kid, but I won't really know until he is tested on some local walks. A few months ago I got 'courage', 'mateship',…[Read more]