https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/members-3/jckresq/activity/ Activity feed for jckresq. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:26:09 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 c52cfd88600db1f235815d2968670356 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/kokoda-challenge-2008-race-completed/page/2/#post-101043 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:39:15 +1000 Well done Brendan and everyone else who completed the race. An amazing effort, one that most people find hard to do in many days let alone hours! Well done.

]]> a8fd7ff1857d7652213f650f7aff62bd https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/training-and-preparation-around-melbourne/#post-99211 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:53:31 +1000 I recommend Glasgow Track which starts in Montrose at the base of Mt Dandenong and heads up 1km to the top. Car park is at MELREF 66C1 and you basically head straight up the hill (very steep) crossing over several tracks. See my website for more info. Do this hill up and down 2-3 times to bring yourself up to speed. Happy training. 🙂P1270025.JPG

]]> aaab458c9c2d87a3527f2c131a22c7a2 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/gaiters-wear-them-or-not/#post-99173 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:04:03 +1000 I wore gaiters, short length variety. They did help keep mud and stones out of my boots. Suggest you practice before hand in them walking in hot conditions, and then practice taking them off and on with your boots a lot.I am not convinced either way long or short as I only walked in short. I did not receive extra damage to my lower legs by not…[Read more]

]]> ebb152a6d0bb2e7609cab823ce8a7e6f https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trekking-poles-2/#post-99172 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:58:10 +1000 I took two poles and used both all the time. I found they gave me extra stability and when I did my trek last year in Oct 07 the weather was pretty wet so the track was mighty slippery.I took some cheap Rays Tent City $49 jobs and they worked well. I also wasn't too fussed if they died, although I would still carry them out as rubbish. All 41…[Read more]

]]> 527f7082825801213d2da4480c39faab https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/temperatures/#post-99171 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:51:38 +1000 I did a trek in early Oct 2007 and whilst it rained for 5 out of 8 days constantly and rained on every other day at around 2:30pm for a few hours, I was never cold, day or night.I took a sleeping bag and never used it. I did use my silk sleeping bag liner but mainly for mossie protection, which again was not a problem for me. I would seriously…[Read more]

]]> 10ddd78b91a52a0a18843a38299e492b https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/recommendation-for-poncho/#post-96238 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:56:46 +1000 Hi all, agree with others, poncho great for around camp when your not active, but during the trek just get wet. I was rained on for 5 days and loved it. My poncho was nice at camp to help keep dry. Note that the extra weight is an issue so in hindsight I would not have taken it, based on my experience anyway. Food for thought anyway.

]]> 598f06b842174792ca025339e800f371 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/camprelax-shoessandalsrunnersthongs/#post-94983 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:51:44 +1000 In Menari I nearly stood on a scorpion whilst walking around in bare feet on the lovely lush grass in the camp site. Make sure you have something to wear that isn't your boots! I was stunned as I hadn't seen a live scorpion before and a little paniced that I nearly stood on it. I didn't bring any anti-death-due-to-sting-from-scorpion tablets or…[Read more]

]]> 632a10771a2d23101fb3ebe99088d813 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/video-cameras/#post-96290 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:48:59 +1000 Hi everyone,Did the track and used my Olumpus U780 which worked great. The 5x zoom was useful and being small and light was nice. Didn't take heaps of photos (only about 300) as I was pretty buggered and couldn't be bothered wipping it out all that often. I had it in a pouch on my shoulder strap so that should indicate how tiring it can be. It…[Read more]

]]> 89061bf7a7d6a9ab67a246087d51145d https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/video-cameras/#post-98755 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 23:30:58 +1000 Hi again, one day to go before I leave, cool!!I ended up purchasing an Olympus MJU780 digital camera for around $400. It is a great camera with 5x optical zoom, 7.1 megapixels and splashproof (can be in rain but not underwater). It is very small, lightweight and hardy. This is not the one you see on TV in the dogs mouth, but from the same…[Read more]

]]> 106a4b6c117322dae7c1f97827bd1495 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/recommendation-for-poncho/#post-98425 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:19:39 +1000 I ended up purchasing a Sea to Summit Poncho that can be used as a tarp also. After Kokoda I hope to use it so I went with this one. Approx $50 which is a lot of a poncho but I am sure it will be great.I think I am planning to get wet whilst walking and enjoy the rain and use it mainly at camp or if we all need protection for some reason. It can…[Read more]

]]> ebc096b61507ba3192496ebb0df5b883 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/camprelax-shoessandalsrunnersthongs/#post-98197 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:02:20 +1000 I have a pair of crocs now. They have good grip and they are very very light in weight. Attached is a picture of them.[attachment=3116:crocs.jpg]crocs.jpg

]]> a68730bda06619ffdbd52632a4c2246a https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/video-cameras/#post-98057 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:40:43 +1000 I went to a camera outlet and asked one of the technical/sales guys who listened to my situation and in the end suggested buying a cheap 7.1 megapixel digital camera with optical 3x zoom for around $180.- if I break it I will be upset but not as much as a $900 to $1500 fancy SLR digital- will still take great photos and small videos- usually…[Read more]

]]> 322b93c1ab31621ada7eb6be31156353 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/video-cameras/#post-98075 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:11:05 +1000 I am trekking in Sep 07 and now wondering what digital camera (still) to take. I could buy an Olympus camera that is waterproof/shockproof/anti-vibration etc. and that would handle the wet and humidity, but at the expense of not much zoom etc..Is it worth worrying about the humidity and rain getting a camera like this or just purchase a really…[Read more]

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