Thanks KarenT and 39thdescendant for your replies – much appreciated.Stewart

Thanks jonnycash, I will send you an email.Cheers, Stewart

Hi jonnycash,Thanks heaps for the info. Do you remember this mans name ? We leave in 6 weeks so maybe enough time for a letter or we might just do some sweet-talking. We wont be imposing, only need 10 square meters of grass to sleep on.If you can put me in contact with this man that would be appreciated (we would obviously continue the respectful…[Read more]

Hi Fluppy,Anywhere that sells kitchen appliances will sell them, I know Sunbeam make one. You could also try eBay – they are sometimes called vacuum food savers (make sure you also get bags). Alternativly you could ask a butcher if he/she could cryovac your goods for you for a few dollars or whatever. I have done this before – handy if you dont…[Read more]

Nettie,Thanks for the pointers – I will definately take them on board. We leave in August and I will post comments and let you know how we went.Thanks again, Stewart

Hi Geoff,Sorry for the misunderstanding, I thought you were pushing a tour company you were associated with but now understand you are only trying to offer help and suggestions. I fully realise tour companies are essential in the world of trekking and if they didn't exist, in-experienced people would probably attempt things they shouldn't on their…[Read more]

Hi Geoff, thanks for the info. I guess I misunderstood this forum. I thought it was a place where trekkers could ask questions and swap ideas about the trek – not be persuaded into using a tour company. We are a team of experienced trekkers – mostly from the Army and one registered nurse. We are also employing the services of an experienced guide…[Read more]

Hi Geoff, thanks for the reply. I am not using a tour operator and I will require the gas for dehydrated meals. If anyone else has been in the same boat as me, please let me know what you did? Thanks, Stewart