https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/members-3/Earthboy_rod/activity/ Activity feed for Earthboy_rod. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 06:01:05 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v=12.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 a09864092ae542e5cdd6f544a57280f3 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/skins/#post-99462 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:32:11 +1000 i think skins are good, but unless you plan on using them alot afterwards, the $75 cost is hardly worth it when there are alternatives for 1/2 the prices. I took 1 pair with me but never wore them, better used for sport later then trashed on kokoda. stuck to the $30 – $40 option and even then. 1 pair walking the track and 1 pair if at all every…

]]> 196aea55a264971cc77021a31977c37d https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/extra-luggage/#post-99461 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:29:48 +1000 no problems with your bags and valuables here at the Gateway Hotel.

]]> c1b9fbab3348684a460787715ddb203f https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/camera-for-the-treck/#post-99458 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:26:14 +1000 just back and started with 4 pack of AA extra long life batteries that lasted the whole trip and still going good. sadly my 1GB card was full 3 days from the end and had to delete a few and rely on others in the group for photos. Also i was able to walk those 5 days with my camera around my neck the entire time.

]]> f6795ca4b9012a8ab58e0ebb23fb26f4 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/how-do-i-prevent-hand-blisters/#post-99456 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:24:05 +1000 i agree with Karen, i used my left glove and lent the right to another treker. still in good enough condition to use back home and they save the hands.

]]> 0d38fe722716a6bfec60903ffaae6e4d https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/waterproofing-packs/#post-99454 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:22:29 +1000 just back from the 8 night trip and besides another guy using his tent 3 nights and myself once, everyone else chose the huts along the route. plus we had 5 seconds of rain and spent more time covering our packs then it did rain. use some scotchgard on the top and just go with a rain cover. cheap and easy to soruce from good camping stores or internet.

]]> e6e8e7d784521a64aa8e573429255146 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/quick-query-on-vaseline/#post-99452 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:19:57 +1000 I also just got back yesterday, used vaseline well daily and had only 1 blister. related? not sure, but worth the try anyway.

]]> f5138fbf18d0795d30a374eb314e48d5 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/gateway-hotel/#post-99450 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:13:48 +1000 Since I'm still at the Gateway thought I'd comment on this one. in the 5 days staying here I've walked up to the airport 3 times and during the day for exercise and have no problem with it. It's about 15 mins walk and in a pinch i would even with my pack. But why would you when they have a free shuttle.I might add also I've walked twice into…[Read more]

]]> 981f00895898b82f2f47caa2e385139e https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/money/#post-100076 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:35:13 +1000 Sounds to me a gratuity payment made to your porters isn't made at the end of the trek then, but more then likely at the presentation afterwards. unlike when i did the inca trail last year when we dug deep into our pockets on the last night of the trek. Personally i prefer afterwards, i didnt like having to carry all that money with me.

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