Quite a heavy pack, that's about all I know

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From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of nevdrews
Sent: Saturday, 15 March 2008 10:20 PM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: [Aushiker] Re: KoKoda

Thanks for your comments. We have been to the local camping shop. It
is owned by experienced bush walkers. They have recommended the Black
Wolf Bugaloo backpack. It looks a good backpack however we are not
experienced trekkers. My son does intend to make good use of the
equipment. You would appreciated we need to buy soon so that he can
wear it in and adjust it correctly.

Can any one advise me on what they think of this particular pack and
on it's suitability for Kokoda?

In regard to the political situation; I have been advised that the
trek is still on. However we will keep an eye on the situation.

Nev

--- In aushiker@..., "Mark McLauchlin - Swan Valley
IT" <mark@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Lots of 'depends' with this question,
>
> If you and your son are intending on taking up hiking as a regular
addiction
> then the old story goes...you get what you pay for...
>
> If this is a one off thing then I would look to see if you can hire
gear,
> either from the kokoda tour company or elsewhere.
>
> Hiking gear, good quality stuff, is quite expensive, although it
doesn't
> have to be either (that last part was because I know there will
lots of
> others to argue that).
>
> What ever you get make sure its comfortable, light and reliable.
>
> Don't take anything new with you, particularly shoes and pack, make
sure
> they are well used before you can see if they will take the
punishment,
> shoes also need wearing in, and your pack depending on brand will
have some
> adjustments to make it fit right.
>
> In terms of brands to use, well I would go to your local
hiking/camping
> store and see what they have there.
>
> I like Osprey for packs, nice and light, very comfortable but also
very
> expensive, (around $500.00)
>
> Shoes there are so many out there you will really need try them on,
however
> for where you are going boots seem to the preference.
>
> Summary: light, comfortable, durable.
>
> If you see something you like check out www.backpackgeartest.org to
see if
> someone has done a review of it,
>
> Lots of websites to check out, if you need some more info just yell
out,
>
> Cheers
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: aushiker@...
[mailto:aushiker@...] On
> Behalf Of nevdrews
> Sent: Saturday, 15 March 2008 5:49 PM
> To: aushiker@...
> Subject: [Aushiker] KoKoda
>
> Hi
> I have just stumbled upon this group while searching for a similar
> group in Queensland. My name is Neville. I'm interested in anyone
who
> can give me advice on the type and brand name of equipment that you
> would recommend for the Kokoda Trail. My son who is 16 years of age
> will be doing the trip in late June.
>
> Any comments would be appreciarted
>
>
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