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Unlucky you – they are a really nice addition to the trophy cabinet. Perhaps they have stopped doing it. I trekked 2 years ago now.
If you are trekking with Kokodatrekking they supply you with a hand carved pole that is just the right size. My advice is to spend the money to get some decent poles if you want to take your own. I prefer a single staff and hike with a Leki Sierra which also acts as a Monopod. http://www.trekandtravel.com.au/product2.aspx?id=1075
Gaiters – Simple builders gaters will suffice.
QUOTE(jltheage @ 12 Aug 2009, 02:35 PM) [snapback]9985[/snapback]Hello,I am a journalist with The Age and am interested in people's views on this plane crash. As Mrs Moo said (who seems to be an experienced trekker) is this occurance just a rarity that shouldn't put people off trekking?
Are people planning on trekking in the future concerned about their safety now?
I trekked about 2 years ago and to be honest I had no problems with the flight. We trekked to Kokoda and flew out so we where traveling in the other direction. The whole experience could best be described as professional and I was a little dismayed to listen to an account yesterday on the radio of a recent trekker that very much rubbished the flight they where on. I felt it gave a distorted view of the reality.
Next year I am doing a Nepal trek and they fly Twin Otters as well. I have no real reservations – they are a good plane that only have an elevated crash record because they spend so much time flying in some of the more obscure parts of the world such is their versatility.
At the moment I am doing bits of the bibbulmun (overnight stuff) and am working up to some week long walks. I really want to get back and do another Kokoda trip in the next few years.
Perhaps – but sleeping in a tent is pretty much the same when it comes to separation. I would urge people that might be interested to try and lend one first. It can take a little getting used to in terms of sleeping positions.
No – it's about the size of two cans end to end (I pulled mine out to take a look). You only need blow them half way up as that is the most comfortable with regards to hardness. It only takes maybe 15 good breaths and is as easy as a balloon.
No problems with getting them back into the stuff sack. Personally if I where to get one again I would get the longest one I could as I am 6 foot and it was a little tight. The width is pretty much the same as any other brand. They are light and very well built although I have been checking out my gear recently and had to patch a couple of pin pricks with the supplied glue.
QUOTEJust 'ok' is not going to cut it out there on Kokoda thoughI beg to differ – If you can complete the tasks you say you have then you are fit enough. I would work on endurance.
Consider this – It is unlikely that it will be anywhere near the temps you are training in whilst on the track. Most of the time you are under the jungle canopy and it tends to be quite cool – the only time you will feel real heat is around the villages where the vegetation has been trimmed.
Thought I would bump this as I now have some experience with camping hammocks (Hennessy Deluxe). I would have no hesitation taking one next time. The comfort level is far superior to tenting and these hammocks will easily survive the rain storms. The only considerations will be pack storage (just throw it in with porters gear). You might need to erect a little way from the camp but that's not really an issue.
If anyone's interested in techniques just take a look over on the hammock forums. http://www.hammockforums.net/
Hi fluppy – last time I went I took one of these http://www.gogogear.com.au/shopexd.asp?id=1829 – quite comfortable and came with a repair kit. Packs down to around the size of a coke can.
Next time I will simply take my Hennessy Hammock and leave the mat.
5 liters is alot of water to be carrying. I would ditch the 2 one liter containers and maybe carry a 600ml external for mixing (Tang – Gatorade – whatever) . There is plenty of water to be had on the trek. You generally carry everything you might need during the day including your food pack.
(PS – Whatever you do – don't put anything other than water in your bladder and avoid the sports type mixers if you plan on taking something. Go with Tang)
Is it close to walk – yep. Would I – not a chance in hell.
The hotel has a bus that runs pretty constantly. I got in at 12.30 am and was at the hotel about half an hour later.
Lol – Yep, the facilities are pretty shocking on the trek. The gag factor is high.
Doubtful you will get the runs though.
I did the track last october and carried my own. I plan to do it again in a years time in the opposite direction. I will definitely opt for a porter the next time around.
QUOTE(austin @ 6 Nov 2007, 02:00 AM) [snapback]5923[/snapback]Jafa, how did you go mate, I had an absolute excellent time and would do it again in a heart beat. Although i found it difficult (carrying my own pack) I never gave in and was so proud of my achievements when i finally reached Kokoda !! I loved going through all the villages (Menari being my favorite) and visiting all the families, they loved me !!Well – I made it. I had some real problems in the last few days due to a loss of appetite. I would have been fine had I eaten all that was put in front of me.
Fortunately a few guys helped here and there and we crossed the line together. I reckon I might like to try the reverse in a few years. I would definetly go the porter next time though.
