Bushranger replied to the topic Kokoda Trail in the forum General Discussions 18 years, 6 months ago
Prett sure it was never 'built', just made with feet by the natives over the centuries.
Bushranger replied to the topic Fitness Requirements in the forum Trek Preparation 19 years, 5 months ago
Would it be good to wear my webbing? That way I could bring a coupla water canteens, a litre each,as well as other things in other pouches.
Bushranger replied to the topic Feet in the forum Trek Preparation 19 years, 5 months ago
Also, try soaking your feet, boots and all, in a tub of warm water. This should soften them up, and mould them to your feet.
Bushranger replied to the topic Gday in the forum Introduction 19 years, 5 months ago
Yeah I've read of Stan Bisset, of the 2/14. Wow, I would love to meet him, your pretty lucky! How/where did you meet him?Also thanks for the links.
Bushranger replied to the topic Clothing in the forum Trek Preparation 19 years, 5 months ago
I was thinkin on wearing long pants, not shorts then blousing them on my boots to protect from mossies and bugs etc. so would that be a good thing to do? I'll be wearing GP boots.
Bushranger replied to the topic Tents in the forum Trek Preparation 19 years, 5 months ago
QUOTE….. My advise is from an ex Army perspective you have not slept under a hootch b4 it is probably not a good time to start. Stick with a tent.Bah! I've used hootchies several times, and if setup right, they can SERIOUSLY be more comfortable than a tent. I remember on a bivouac once, I was in a two man tent with another bloke, and I nearly…[Read more]
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