Hi Andrew, I used a Mountain Designs "homebrand" mat that gave me a good sleep for "5 years worth of trips" for $99. It was a bit heavier than a Thermarest...
Hi All I am looking at buying a mat, within the week I guess but just wanted to know if anyone recommends any brands? or places in Perth to buy one? I know of...
Unfortunately I believe I am in the small percentile that does have a medical problem - i.e. this is not a new thing for me I have had to go to podiatrists...
Lets pull everything apart in pieces.................... again. I am 180 cm tall, 68kgs weight with a size 40 foot (length) with a narrow ankle, high arch &...
... The strange thing is, half the world walks around carrying big loads and with NO arch supports. How odd. I read a good medical paper recently, written by a...
Cool, thanks fer that, now why didn't you say FLAT FEET right from the get go ? Only kiddin. Can't you get specially designed and built orthodics to fit your...
Ugh, Well, in the REAL services......... they actually give you THREE pairs. That is, they used to in my days. Suggestion.......drop in to MDS store nearest to...
Fancy having say that when you have had a few drinks…. To make this on topic, my son had to polish his boots after crawling around in the ditches all...
Hi all Does anyone know anything about a place called quinkitahmumging? It's on my map out near Pony Hill south of MT Observation. It is marked as State...
Pronation is where the feet 'lean' inwards - another name for it is flat feet. I basically have no arch and need to wear arch inserts, therefore i usually...
... Well, they have to claim something for the boots and the prices they charge, don't they? However, why boots need supporting is something which puzzles me. ...
I bought myself a pair of high techs a few years ago and wore them for a little bit. But I found them uncomforatable shoes. I would have never been able to...
1 question, is this a bushwalking forum or a general social chit chat / talk about any rubbish under the sun group? -- Perry ... ============= [Non-text...
I noticed in Paddy Pallins that all of the Scarpa Boot range have ratings for Cushioning, Water Proofness & Weight carrying. Something I hadn't thought of...
Hi I recall reading a discussion a little while ago about shoes vs boots. I have previously had trouble with shoes due to lack of support (I pronate badly -...
Nup the sub we went on was real fair dinkum sub tied up at Garden Island. We were lucky enough to go on board, as my son’s skippers hubby is stationed on it...
Dear All CALM has advised that the Torbay Inlet sandbar may be opened on May 30th by the Water Corporation. Dependant on the outflow it may not be possible to...
Hi Debbie, I see Roger has responded regarding the chocolate ration. I think he has a sweet tooth and would have confiscated it off the cadets. <g> The...
I did buy the tent pegs, but should have brought plastic ones. The only ones left at Armadale were long plastic and they were way too long. The metal ones I...
... When he's older he will be allowed to use metal pegs. When he is paying for his gear himself he can even buy titanium ones. ... Grab red cellophane ......
Afternoon Ralph, He loved it, and has already re-packed his gear to go again. He is still a recruit, so did not get to do everything, though his unit came...
Hello Debbie, Sorry to hear about the lost torch. You will have to join up with BackPackGearTesters and apply for a torch to test when one is called, to ...
Afternoon All, Thought I would let you know that my son survived his first cadet camp, he did lose his torch though…. Brand new, crawling around in a ditch...
