Hi Mac, Give Sam a call at Mountain Designs in Fremantle on 9335 1431. Or Email him on freomds@... He personally owns a JetBoil and has hiked all over...
Hi Mac I walked Milford in April a few years ago just before the "official" season closed. It was already pretty chilly then. I don't know if they still follow...
... Well, the Trangia is an alcohol stove: very hungry on fuel, very slow, and very large. It's definitely obsolete. The Jetboil? Great marketing spin, very...
This information has just been received and it is made available for those who are not Track members. Bushfire Closes Track Near Dwellingup A bushfire occurred...
And who would you be referring to :) Cheers Hi all A certain someone keeps asking for photos of our walk, so here is another, I hope you like it. Andrew_P2 ...
I guess we can take it that you are not a fan :) not that i have tried it myself so I am also taken by the marketing spill. Thanks for the input, definately...
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G'day For those interested, BackpackGearTest.org has completed the following product tests during October 2006. These tests are undertaken for no monetary gain...
Thanks Ralph Only probalem is I live in Vic at the moment so might be a long drive to pick up!!! I think the powers that be have pretty much decided we are...
Hi Mark ... Perhaps I should explain. In addition to being a Tester of some years standing with www.Backpackgeartest.org (BGT), I am also an Owner Review...
Hi Roger, Thanks again, you points to raise some questions though, it has turned me off them, with other research also. Looking at going simple like MSR range,...
Hi All, Was looking to get some feedback on hiking shoes vs hiking boots. Im leaning towards shoes for the weight factor and multi-use. Any feedback would be...
... Hi Mark I suggest you flick back through the archives ... it has been debated ehh discussed before :-) You may also find Roger's FAQ on the topic useful....
Hi All I have added a new feature to my web page that hopefully you will find usefull. Log into http://www.teamgunnparker.com/chat/ and you will be able to...
Hi Andrew, Thanks for that, I did find some info on Rogers website, he too looks to be a shoe person, which is what I am leaning towards. I guess I was just...
hi folks, I am also new to the list, having picked up a link in Aus.bushwalking I'm in my mid 50's and live in NE Vic, and predominantly do day walks, or multi...
Welcome John, Feel free to join in or raise any bushwalking topic that grabs your fancy. A lot of our stuff is WA centered as most of us are West Australians,...
Hi John, Great to meet you, sounds like you get out abit, We love photos :) just ask Andrew_P Cheers hi folks, I am also new to the list, having picked up a...
... There is a URL in the FAQ: http://www.bushwalking.org.au/FAQ/FAQ_BootsUKFAQ.htm I haven't checked the current state of the UK version. KT-26s RULE! Cheers ...
The original article has disappeared from its old URL, and the listed maintainer no longer has the old listed email address. But the FAQ still has a copy, as...
From our experience it is wise to have the choice on hand. That of course depends on where and when you walk. On a fine day walking along marked trails Shoes...
Thanks for all the feedback, looks like shoes are the winner :) I like the Columbia Trail Meister range, not too many reviews around but will see how we go, i...
On the morning of November 8, Yahoo!7 Groups will down for 30 minutes for a system upgrade. During that time the website will be unavailable but email to...
G'day everyone, My girlfriend and I did an overnighter to Canning campsite after parking our car on Brookton Hwy this weekend. The weather was kind to us...
Hi, The Great Walk has been meeting two or three times per year for 8-12 day supported bushwalks throughout the state for the past 18 years. This year, we also...
