https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/members-3/jkg07/activity/ Activity feed for jkg07. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:26:09 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 d818c5de262c7c19b053048d411bd6e8 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/preparing-for-kokoda-the-average-joe/#post-99058 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 03:49:21 +1000 Just going to add some general tips about cameras in less-than-ideal-conditions since I've seen people asking in other threads:Digital Compact CamerasThese are probably my recommended choice for taking photos on trek. Most reasonably priced compacts are rather cheap nowadays ($200-400 AUD) for something decent. A 1GB card is plenty for the casual…[Read more]

]]> 9bc0314ebd0004d105df082ab8c1242d https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/porters/#post-99056 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:36:02 +1000 You definitely sound a lot fitter than your hubby! Hopefully he'll see reason before going. Are you also hiring a porter/going to share the porter? Or going to carry your own pack? Maybe he doesn't want to be the only one with a porter if you're going to carry yours yourself.Also, I can definitely imagine you carrying something that you could fit…[Read more]

]]> 7f1489b9ae25f0b6057939e430553929 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/countdown-to-kokoda/#post-99055 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:23:20 +1000 QUOTE(39thdecendant @ 23 Oct 2007, 11:10 AM) [snapback]5883[/snapback]Just something you may be interested in Kokoda Day is held on the 8th of August each year, ANZAC Day is special, but Kokoda Day is thier day.NettieI haven't heard of Kokoda Day until now. What do they do in PNG to celebrate it?

]]> a046bc46595813af134dc113c562127b https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/camping-hammock/#post-99054 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:21:51 +1000 QUOTE(12_bolts @ 5 Nov 2007, 10:45 AM) [snapback]5920[/snapback]I will be using a digital SLR and taking max size jpegs. Any suggestions on lens choice and amount of storage I may need.Thanks, PhilDue to the nature of the trail (random lighting due to shade, foliage and other things) I'd recommend a fast lens so you have better flexibility when…[Read more]

]]> 81a89843f5fcd7eb937a3f0e335e0699 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/tent-bivvy-or-other/#post-98907 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:59:29 +1000 QUOTE(39thdecendant @ 9 Oct 2007, 06:35 AM) [snapback]5759[/snapback]the self inflating which I found extreamly uncomfortable, but then maybe I just camped on every rock there was!And here I was under the impression that inflatables cushioned against rocky surfaces more than other materials!

]]> 14c375833d83711970c659b8ce1a1328 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/inoculations/#post-98905 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:56:55 +1000 Were the anti-malaria tablets recommended by your doctor? I always feel that it's wisest to consult your doctor around 6 weeks before travelling as they generally have a good idea of what vaccinations you need for each location.

]]> 615c8d2752eb1d6905add816e935bdba https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/video-cameras/#post-98835 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:53:26 +1000 Being a photography enthusiast, I'd be very hesitant in taking a nice camera along. Although SLRs (digital or not) would get the best pictures from your trip, you'd have to weigh the cost of any damages since it'd probably be in the thousands unless you spend some hundreds on protection.I'd recommend a mid-range consumer compact camera, or even…[Read more]

]]> 9c024fcd904059e5ed58eadec3b25d47 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/newbie-trekker/#post-98834 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:48:08 +1000 QUOTE(tbrennen @ 30 Sep 2007, 01:55 AM) [snapback]5665[/snapback]Thanks for the input. So do I go long sleeve shirts or short sleeve? Shorts or pants? Or combinations?Beside the weather, do insects like you? If they do, it's something else in favour of long sleeves even if they're light ones. The same deal applies for long pants over…

]]> 486aa1b058b3031c2ba8804f997a8be8 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/porters-general-question/#post-98654 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:28:20 +1000 Out of curiosity, how many porters usually accompany a trekking group? One for each trekker and one group porter?

]]> 93906a075d20e3c2a17e3f58d61fcf0c https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/topographical-maps/#post-98514 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 17:12:44 +1000 The Kokoda Track Guide DVD has some maps included (both general and terrain levels). I'd recommend a video walking guide of the Kokoda track over a book since you get a more vivid representation of the terrain. Mainly since books tend to be limited in motion — you can really see things in action, and sometimes that makes all the difference.Enjoy…[Read more]

]]> 2c9b0ea31aeeff27b516a2b445675ded https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/kokoda-the-movie/#post-98296 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:52:58 +1000 QUOTE(Boss Meri @ 31 May 2007, 04:31 PM) [snapback]4299[/snapback]Please come and walk KOKODA, it will be the best thing you have ever done! If you think the movie is moving, wait until you have walked in our diggers footsteps. . .I'd have to second that. Seeing is completely different from actually being there. Although, like someone said…[Read more]

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