At 07:58 AM 01/05/2003, you wrote:
>I'm interested in the spreadsheet, I would like to see the detail of
>organization, considerations etc.
Hi Aaron
I have added you to the mailing list. Once sorted it will be coming your way.
Andrew
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See my recommendations below:
I also suggest you read the travel diary of Mar Knox and Janet Oldham doing
their Bibbulmun for Breasts fundraising E to E walk. They should be departing
Dwellingup this morning. They are well organised and will be able to give all
sorts of good advice.
http://www.geocities.com/bibb4breasts/trek/
Regards
Mark Davidson
-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Priest [mailto:andrew@...]
Sent: Wednesday, 30 April 2003 6:29 PM
To: Bibbulmun Track Club; Aushiker
Subject: [Aushiker] Bibbulmun Track Accommodation Options
Hi
I am starting to get myself organised for my Bibbulmun Track end-to-end in
August 2003 and I am considering accommodation options. I will be getting
the latest Bibbulmun Track Foundation resources guide, but I would prefer
personal recommendations (if anyone has them) on accommodation options at:
Dwellingup
Collie
Donnelly River Village
Northcliffe
Round Tu it Caravan Park at Northcliffe(Dave and Helen 9776 7276
roundtu-it@...) have everything you need. We stayed in an onsite
caravan which, with double bed, was very comfortable. Laundry facilities work
(the owners have a drier in the house if it's raining) and the showers are hot.
The shop is well stocked, the pub does good food and the juke box is boasts
everything from Jimmy Barnes to Willy Nelson to Midnight Oil, Emmy Lou Harris
even Blondie and The Who!
The section from Marinup to Northcliffe is a 31km long stroll and you can do it
in a day.
Walpole
Peaceful Bay
You can stay at the Caravan Park or get the lady who runs the Caravan Park to
take you 10 minutes up the road to Bow River Cottage on the highway. We stayed
in the comfortable, very well equipped cottage over Easter and highly recommend
it. Meals (and a vast selection of refreshments) are available at the
roadhouse. Check out the details on
http://www.valleyofthegiants.com.au/bowrivercottage/
Denmark
Albany
For all towns (except Albany, where laundry facilities are not required) my
criteria are: walker friendly, reasonably priced (backpacker type rates),
have laundry facilities if laundry facilities are not available in town,
and clean (don't have to be fancy). In respect of Denmark it would be
helpful if the accommodation could provide week long car parking.
If anyone has suggestions, web addresses etc, please share them.
Also does anyone have recent experience with North Bannister Roadhouse? I
have heard that it has changed hands and is no longer walker friendly.
Experiences?
Finally, once my planning spreadsheet is finalised (schedule - minus actual
dates; food list; equipment list) I will be happy to share this, if anyone
is interested.
Thanks
Andrew
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I'm interested in the spreadsheet, I would like to see the detail of
organization, considerations etc.
Please count me in on a copy for perusal. I'm interested in doing end to
end on the Bibbulmun in the future.
Aaron.
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From: "Andrew Priest" <andrew@...>
To: "Bibbulmun Track Club" <bibbulmuntrackclub@yahoogroups.com>; "Aushiker"
<aushiker@...>
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 6:28 PM
Subject: [Aushiker] Bibbulmun Track Accommodation Options
>
> Hi
>
> I am starting to get myself organised for my Bibbulmun Track end-to-end in
> August 2003 and I am considering accommodation options. I will be getting
> the latest Bibbulmun Track Foundation resources guide, but I would prefer
> personal recommendations (if anyone has them) on accommodation options at:
>
> Dwellingup
> Collie
> Donnelly River Village
> Northcliffe
> Walpole
> Peaceful Bay
> Denmark
> Albany
>
> For all towns (except Albany, where laundry facilities are not required)
my
> criteria are: walker friendly, reasonably priced (backpacker type rates),
> have laundry facilities if laundry facilities are not available in town,
> and clean (don't have to be fancy). In respect of Denmark it would be
> helpful if the accommodation could provide week long car parking.
>
> If anyone has suggestions, web addresses etc, please share them.
>
> Also does anyone have recent experience with North Bannister Roadhouse? I
> have heard that it has changed hands and is no longer walker friendly.
> Experiences?
>
> Finally, once my planning spreadsheet is finalised (schedule - minus
actual
> dates; food list; equipment list) I will be happy to share this, if anyone
> is interested.
>
> Thanks
> Andrew
>
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At 08:15 PM 30/04/2003, you wrote:
>Hi Andrew,
>
>You never mentioned Pemberton in regard to accomodation options. This is a
>pity, as the Picture Theatre Apartments would be a real treat at this point
>in your trek. Their prices have remained unchanged since they opened around
>4 years ago - which makes them a bargain for what you get now. Four and a
>half star rated.
It is my intention to only overnight in Pemberton, preferring to have my
rest day in Northcliffe. Matter of distances. Pemberton is just to close to
Donnelly River Village to have a rest day.
>At any rate, I can highly recommend the restaurant at the pub on the main
>street, just down the road from the Picture Theatre Apartments. Excellent
>service and top quality food for a very reasonable price.
Will check it out!
>How long a stay do you intend in Albany? I may be able to source home
>accomodation for nothing for you depending on when you require it and how
>long for. This home accomodation would mean an additional 2k walk if you go
>to the Bib terminus. No promises, but I'll see what I can do.
Thanks, but as I will be only overnighting I think a local backpackers or
whatever will do. I plan to head back to Perth the next morning.
>Btw, I'm part of a bushwalking grouper myself; Stirling Ranges, Bib Track,
>whatever in the local area (Albany). Have planned and about to execute a
>walk for 7 people covering 6 days around Pemberton/Northcliffe in May.
>
>In regard to your planning spreadsheet for your walk; I am interested and
>would like to get a copy when you're done with it. Thanks very much.
>Cheers,
Have added you to the mailing list for it Paul.
Thanks for your feedback. It is much appreciated.
Regards
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Hi Andrew,
You never mentioned Pemberton in regard to accomodation options. This is a
pity, as the Picture Theatre Apartments would be a real treat at this point
in your trek. Their prices have remained unchanged since they opened around
4 years ago - which makes them a bargain for what you get now. Four and a
half star rated.
At any rate, I can highly recommend the restaurant at the pub on the main
street, just down the road from the Picture Theatre Apartments. Excellent
service and top quality food for a very reasonable price. We had stayed at
Caves House in Yellingup the previous night, including food, and Pemberton's
accomodation and food completely blitzed Caves House. It's what should have
been available at Caves House!
All the same, this is not what you asked for.
How long a stay do you intend in Albany? I may be able to source home
accomodation for nothing for you depending on when you require it and how
long for. This home accomodation would mean an additional 2k walk if you go
to the Bib terminus. No promises, but I'll see what I can do.
Btw, I'm part of a bushwalking grouper myself; Stirling Ranges, Bib Track,
whatever in the local area (Albany). Have planned and about to execute a
walk for 7 people covering 6 days around Pemberton/Northcliffe in May.
In regard to your planning spreadsheet for your walk; I am interested and
would like to get a copy when you're done with it. Thanks very much.
Cheers,
Paul
Hi
I am starting to get myself organised for my Bibbulmun Track end-to-end in
August 2003 and I am considering accommodation options. I will be getting
the latest Bibbulmun Track Foundation resources guide, but I would prefer
personal recommendations (if anyone has them) on accommodation options at:
Dwellingup
Collie
Donnelly River Village
Northcliffe
Walpole
Peaceful Bay
Denmark
Albany
For all towns (except Albany, where laundry facilities are not required) my
criteria are: walker friendly, reasonably priced (backpacker type rates),
have laundry facilities if laundry facilities are not available in town,
and clean (don't have to be fancy). In respect of Denmark it would be
helpful if the accommodation could provide week long car parking.
If anyone has suggestions, web addresses etc, please share them.
Also does anyone have recent experience with North Bannister Roadhouse? I
have heard that it has changed hands and is no longer walker friendly.
Experiences?
Finally, once my planning spreadsheet is finalised (schedule - minus actual
dates; food list; equipment list) I will be happy to share this, if anyone
is interested.
Thanks
Andrew
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Hi Andrew
Just gathered some strength to crawl to the computer after the Pemberton Big
Walk. Will catch ya on Saturday, and look forward to the White Hills. Debbie
Read mentioned she was going to contact you re the walk.
Photos of "the phantom" where magic, thanks heaps and as usual much
appreciated your efforts in organising the walk.
Catch ya soon.........have great need of a small quantity of scotch and
another recovery session in the sack. Send me Pamela's email if you would
and will get cracking on the Hawkers Hut dinner.
Cheers Ray
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From: "Andrew Priest" <andrew@...>
To: "Aushiker" <aushiker@...>
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2003 6:46 PM
Subject: [Aushiker] PBW: White Horse Hills Walk
>
> Hi
>
> For those interested or coming on my forthcoming walk in the White Horse
> Hills area, I did the reccie of the walk last Thursday and Friday (April
24
> -25, 2003). It is a good walk with a couple of decent climbs and a
> descents and a lot open bush to wander through. Plenty of views to be had.
> Should be a fairly easy walk all round.
>
> I snapped a few photos on both days. The Thursday was cloudy and raining
> with mist enclosing Boonerring Hill. On Friday it was a nice clear day and
> the views from Boonerring Hill where quite something.
>
> You can see these photos in the photos section of the Aushiker Yahoo!
> e-group @ <http://au.photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/aushiker/lst>.
>
> Cheers
> Andrew
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Hi
For those interested or coming on my forthcoming walk in the White Horse
Hills area, I did the reccie of the walk last Thursday and Friday (April 24
-25, 2003). It is a good walk with a couple of decent climbs and a
descents and a lot open bush to wander through. Plenty of views to be had.
Should be a fairly easy walk all round.
I snapped a few photos on both days. The Thursday was cloudy and raining
with mist enclosing Boonerring Hill. On Friday it was a nice clear day and
the views from Boonerring Hill where quite something.
You can see these photos in the photos section of the Aushiker Yahoo!
e-group @ <http://au.photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/aushiker/lst>.
Cheers
Andrew
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G'day Andrew, sorry for not getting to you earlier, been busy cleaning and
repairing gear from my camp.
It was a most enjoyable night for me and my missus, hope your gang enjoyed it as
well. By the way, someone left some gear behind, and I'd like to drop it off at
your place, when would it be conveinient to do so ?
I'd also like to discuss with you matters relating to the Bibbulmun walk if
that's still on. Cheers.
Regards Eddy.
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From: Andrew Priest
To: Aushiker
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2003 8:52 PM
Subject: [Aushiker] Munda Biddi Messenger
Hi
For those interested in the Munda Biddi Mountain Bike Trail, the Autumn
issue newsletter the, Munda Biddi Messenger, is now online (PDF format) at
<http://www.mundabiddi.org.au/news/images/Messenger4.pdf>.
Cheers
Andrew
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Hi
For those interested in the Munda Biddi Mountain Bike Trail, the Autumn
issue newsletter the, Munda Biddi Messenger, is now online (PDF format) at
<http://www.mundabiddi.org.au/news/images/Messenger4.pdf>.
Cheers
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Hi
Ok, I admit up front I am totally ignorant about using GPS units, but I am
thinking about getting one. So in the meantime I have nabbed the Club's
eTrex to play with and to see if I really can be bothered getting one.
I have a two day 50% off-track walk coming up on Thursday and thought I
would take the GPS along for a play. I will be doing my navigation the
normal way - compass and map, but thought this would be an opportunity to
also just see how I go with the GPS as well.
Anyway this leads to my questions, which are probably quite stupid ... but
anyway:
(a) Under Settings > Units it is currently set for UTM/UPS and Austrin Geod
'6. Does this sound correct? It is being used in Western Australia.
The map I am using is Duncan 2132-1 1: 50000 which is stamped "referenced
to Australian Geodetric Data [unreadable] 1984 and will differ by
approximately 200 metres SW to positions based on the new Geocentric Datum
of Australia 1994 (GDA94).
Is the GPS set correctly?
(b) I want to enter in some waypoints (just a few and I don't have a PC
cable). I am used to determining my Grid References by determining the
easting and northing, e.g.,MJ370922. My question is. Can I enter my
waypoints using this grid referencing approach or do I need to read my grid
references differently?
Currently the GPS shows the following if I want to mark a waypoint for my
current location (home):
50 J 0389257
UTM 6467889
Any help appreciated.
Thanks
Andrew
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Hi
Curious about alternatives to the good old Swiss Army knife? Every thought
about the Leatherman tools? Well if you are interested in them,
BackpackGearTest.org has recently completed six month testing of the baby
Leatherman, the Squirt. The testers played with the P4 (pliers model) and
the S4 (scissor's model).
You can read the test reports and Owner Reviews on other Leatherman tools
at <http://www.backpackgeartest.org/leatherman/>.
Cheers
Andrew Priest
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dear Andrew
Thank you for your help. I found my old prochure and I am looking forward to
walking the Eagle View Trail tomorrow with a few of my friends, kind regards
Dorothea
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>From: Andrew Priest <andrew@...>
>To: aushiker@...
>Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Assistance required
>Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2003 6:46 AM
>
> At 11:23 PM 15/04/2003, you wrote:
>
>>Hallo
>>Does anybody have any information about the " Eagle View trail" at John
>>Forrest National Park, please, Thank you........Dorothea
>
> Hi Dorothea
>
> The Eagle View Walk Trail, which is in the John Forrest National Park was
> actually built by the Perth Bushwalkers Club and was completed in
> 1998. The trail continues to be maintained by the Club. Various leaders
> lead maintenance walks on the track during the year. I am sure there will
> be one or two again this year.
>
> From the trail brochure ... "The trail name and emblem of the eagle was
> selected because at the time the trail was built there was a magnificent
> wedgetail eagle's nest, which stood nearly two metres high on limbs at the
> top of a wandoo tree. From a particular point along the trail you could
> look down into the nest. Sadly, the tree and nest where totally destroyed
> in a big bushfire during January 1997. You can still be lucky enough to
> see wedgetail eagles soaring high over the park as you make your way along
> the walk."
>
> Anyway the track is 15 km long and is a nice pleasant walk. Features of
> the walk include a steep climb out from Jane Brook (can be a bit of a
> scramble from memory); views of Perth; a second climb out of a valley near
> Christmas Creek; and views across the park. The trail starts and finishes
> at the Ranger station/main park entrance. IIRC you have walked in Paruna on
> the 13 km track there. If you have done that, you should have no problems
> with the Eagle View Walk Trail.
>
> I have a hard copy of the CALM brochure on the track and can send or fax
> you (and anyone else interested) a copy. Sorry no scans. Lost access to the
> scanner. If you would like a copy, please email with the details off-list,
> i.e., directly at aushiker@.... If you do this today (Wednesday)
> I can get a copy made at work on Thursday, otherwise it will be week later
> as I am on leave next week.
>
> Regards
> Andrew Priest
>
>
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Hi Andrew,
Send me your address and I'll get one out today,
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Priest" <andrew@...>
To: "Aushiker" <aushiker@...>
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 9:59 PM
Subject: [Aushiker] Latest Paddy Pallin Catalogue
>
> Hi
>
> For those interested, you can order (free) a copy of the latest Paddy
> Pallin Catalogue online at
>
<http://www.paddypallin.com.au/index.asp?mainlink=info&sublink=requestcat>.
> It will be interesting to see if my copy turns up. Still waiting for my
> Mountain Design catalogue to come in the mail!
>
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Hi
For those interested, you can order (free) a copy of the latest Paddy
Pallin Catalogue online at
<http://www.paddypallin.com.au/index.asp?mainlink=info&sublink=requestcat>.
It will be interesting to see if my copy turns up. Still waiting for my
Mountain Design catalogue to come in the mail!
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At 11:23 PM 15/04/2003, you wrote:
>Hallo
>Does anybody have any information about the " Eagle View trail" at John
>Forrest National Park, please, Thank you........Dorothea
Hi Dorothea
The Eagle View Walk Trail, which is in the John Forrest National Park was
actually built by the Perth Bushwalkers Club and was completed in
1998. The trail continues to be maintained by the Club. Various leaders
lead maintenance walks on the track during the year. I am sure there will
be one or two again this year.
From the trail brochure ... "The trail name and emblem of the eagle was
selected because at the time the trail was built there was a magnificent
wedgetail eagle's nest, which stood nearly two metres high on limbs at the
top of a wandoo tree. From a particular point along the trail you could
look down into the nest. Sadly, the tree and nest where totally destroyed
in a big bushfire during January 1997. You can still be lucky enough to
see wedgetail eagles soaring high over the park as you make your way along
the walk."
Anyway the track is 15 km long and is a nice pleasant walk. Features of
the walk include a steep climb out from Jane Brook (can be a bit of a
scramble from memory); views of Perth; a second climb out of a valley near
Christmas Creek; and views across the park. The trail starts and finishes
at the Ranger station/main park entrance. IIRC you have walked in Paruna on
the 13 km track there. If you have done that, you should have no problems
with the Eagle View Walk Trail.
I have a hard copy of the CALM brochure on the track and can send or fax
you (and anyone else interested) a copy. Sorry no scans. Lost access to the
scanner. If you would like a copy, please email with the details off-list,
i.e., directly at aushiker@.... If you do this today (Wednesday)
I can get a copy made at work on Thursday, otherwise it will be week later
as I am on leave next week.
Regards
Andrew Priest
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Thanks Mike,
It is easier to make a decision when you have some facts to assist in the
choice.
Will catch up with you on my next Sojourn to the City
Rob
Geraldton.
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From: "Mountain Designs Perth" <mtdesign@...>
To: <aushiker@...>
Sent: 14 April, 2003 9:44 AM
Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Assistance required
> Hi Rob,
> Mike from MD's here. I have to agree with Andrew, I gone completely away
> from using heavy canvas packs and am now using one made of a very light
> weight fabric. It seems to a general trend. There are many different
fabrics
> but some of the synthetic nylons have a coating of PU on the inside to
make
> the nylon waterproof. Unfortunately this delaminates of a period of time,
in
> my experience about 5 years (All those flecks of brown glue in your pack -
> it's your waterproofing!!). That's why canvas became so popular, it's
> inherently waterproof and seems to last as long the Egyptians!! Its only
> real drawback is the weight and when it gets wet it gets sodden (it won't
> let the water through though) and gets even heavy - you need to use a
> raincover with it.
> Look at packs made from X-Pac (a number of manufacturers suggested by
Andrew
> use it). The waterproof layer is laminated between two other layers so its
> protected and won't get worn away, and it's light and hard wearing. Check
> out the websites or catalogues as most have a section on fabrics.
> Good Luck,
> Mike Wood
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rob Howes" <howes@...>
> To: <aushiker@...>
> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2003 9:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Assistance required
>
>
> > Thanks for info, I have had several others reply to date and all have
been
> > of great benefit. Am in Perth later this month and will take the
> opportunity
> > to look at packs then.
> >
> > Rob
> > Geraldton.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Andrew Priest" <andrew@...>
> > To: <aushiker@...>
> > Sent: 13 April, 2003 7:34 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Assistance required
> >
> >
> > > At 07:07 PM 13/04/2003, you wrote:
> > >
> > > >I have researched most of the equipment and started doing prep walks
> > > >building up to the Sept. trip. I am having problems in selecting a
> > suitable
> > > >back pack. I have followed the gear reviews however I would prefer
> > personal
> > > >recommendations from WA. Any suggestions what to look for?
> > >
> > > Hi Rob
> > >
> > > First up how much gear to you take? If you keep your gear list down in
> > size
> > > then consider a smaller pack. I have got away with my Granite Gear
(62
> > > litre capacity) on a seven day hike of the Cape to Cape Track in
> November.
> > >
> > > That said I also own a Macpac Cascade (85 Litres)
> > >
> >
>
<http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Packs/Internal%20and%20External%20F
> >
>
ramed%20Backpacks/Macpac%20Cascade/Owners%20Review%20by%20Andrew%20Priest/>
> > > and don't seem to have much problem filling it up when I use it!
> > >
> > > My preference is to use the Granite Gear because it is light compared
to
> > my
> > > Macpac Cascade (1.6 kg versus 2.9 kg) and I really don't see the need,
> on
> > a
> > > lot of my trips for a pack made of 12 oz canvas. I have also carried
20
> > kg
> > > in the Granite Gear Nimbus without trouble. That same load in the
> Macpac
> > > would have been 21+ kg and less comfortable.
> > >
> > > That said, the most popular designs out here are 12oz canvas type
packs
> > > such as Macpac, Mountain Designs, Wilderness Equipment, One Planet
> > > etc. Personally I find them to heavy. An alternative available here
is
> > > the Deuter range of packs ... they may be lighter.
> > >
> > > Based on my experience as walk leader and as a owner, I would stay
clear
> > of
> > > brands such as Black Wolf, and bite the bullet getting something a bit
> > more
> > > expensive but with a better harness system. The harness system seems
> > > pretty important in combination with getting your carried weight down.
> I
> > > try to keep my base weight (minus water and food) to under 10 kg.
> > >
> > > The bottom line is to try the packs on in the shop, make sure they put
> > some
> > > weight in them (say 12 - 15 kg), spend sometime walking around the
shop
> > and
> > > see what you feel comfortable with.
> > >
> > > Others have thoughts?
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At 10:10 AM 14/04/2003, you wrote:
>Hi Alan,
>Jesse Brampton walked the Appalachian Trail over two years and wrote a book
>on it called 'Promises to Keep'. I can get hold of a copy if you'd like one,
>most outdoor srores sell it.
It is also available via the local Library system.
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Hi Alan,
Jesse Brampton walked the Appalachian Trail over two years and wrote a book
on it called 'Promises to Keep'. I can get hold of a copy if you'd like one,
most outdoor srores sell it. The Bill Bryson 'Walk in the Woods' is very
funny, particularly when a lone hiker attaches herself to his little
group - and the gear talks around the camp at night!!! A pissing contest but
with gear instead!!
Cheers,
Mike Wood
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Wilson" <alan.wilson@...>
To: "Aushiker (E-mail)" <aushiker@...>
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2003 8:18 AM
Subject: [Aushiker] Info RE: Long distance walking tracks in USA.
> Hi,
>
> I am after information on long distance walking tracks/trails in the USA.
Does anyone know where I may find such info - internet, books - wherever.
Didn't Bill Bryson write a book on one of them??
>
> Ta
>
> alan
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Hi Rob,
Mike from MD's here. I have to agree with Andrew, I gone completely away
from using heavy canvas packs and am now using one made of a very light
weight fabric. It seems to a general trend. There are many different fabrics
but some of the synthetic nylons have a coating of PU on the inside to make
the nylon waterproof. Unfortunately this delaminates of a period of time, in
my experience about 5 years (All those flecks of brown glue in your pack -
it's your waterproofing!!). That's why canvas became so popular, it's
inherently waterproof and seems to last as long the Egyptians!! Its only
real drawback is the weight and when it gets wet it gets sodden (it won't
let the water through though) and gets even heavy - you need to use a
raincover with it.
Look at packs made from X-Pac (a number of manufacturers suggested by Andrew
use it). The waterproof layer is laminated between two other layers so its
protected and won't get worn away, and it's light and hard wearing. Check
out the websites or catalogues as most have a section on fabrics.
Good Luck,
Mike Wood
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Howes" <howes@...>
To: <aushiker@...>
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2003 9:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Assistance required
> Thanks for info, I have had several others reply to date and all have been
> of great benefit. Am in Perth later this month and will take the
opportunity
> to look at packs then.
>
> Rob
> Geraldton.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andrew Priest" <andrew@...>
> To: <aushiker@...>
> Sent: 13 April, 2003 7:34 PM
> Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Assistance required
>
>
> > At 07:07 PM 13/04/2003, you wrote:
> >
> > >I have researched most of the equipment and started doing prep walks
> > >building up to the Sept. trip. I am having problems in selecting a
> suitable
> > >back pack. I have followed the gear reviews however I would prefer
> personal
> > >recommendations from WA. Any suggestions what to look for?
> >
> > Hi Rob
> >
> > First up how much gear to you take? If you keep your gear list down in
> size
> > then consider a smaller pack. I have got away with my Granite Gear (62
> > litre capacity) on a seven day hike of the Cape to Cape Track in
November.
> >
> > That said I also own a Macpac Cascade (85 Litres)
> >
>
<http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Packs/Internal%20and%20External%20F
>
ramed%20Backpacks/Macpac%20Cascade/Owners%20Review%20by%20Andrew%20Priest/>
> > and don't seem to have much problem filling it up when I use it!
> >
> > My preference is to use the Granite Gear because it is light compared to
> my
> > Macpac Cascade (1.6 kg versus 2.9 kg) and I really don't see the need,
on
> a
> > lot of my trips for a pack made of 12 oz canvas. I have also carried 20
> kg
> > in the Granite Gear Nimbus without trouble. That same load in the
Macpac
> > would have been 21+ kg and less comfortable.
> >
> > That said, the most popular designs out here are 12oz canvas type packs
> > such as Macpac, Mountain Designs, Wilderness Equipment, One Planet
> > etc. Personally I find them to heavy. An alternative available here is
> > the Deuter range of packs ... they may be lighter.
> >
> > Based on my experience as walk leader and as a owner, I would stay clear
> of
> > brands such as Black Wolf, and bite the bullet getting something a bit
> more
> > expensive but with a better harness system. The harness system seems
> > pretty important in combination with getting your carried weight down.
I
> > try to keep my base weight (minus water and food) to under 10 kg.
> >
> > The bottom line is to try the packs on in the shop, make sure they put
> some
> > weight in them (say 12 - 15 kg), spend sometime walking around the shop
> and
> > see what you feel comfortable with.
> >
> > Others have thoughts?
> >
> > Andrew
> >
> >
> >
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Thanks for info, I have had several others reply to date and all have been
of great benefit. Am in Perth later this month and will take the opportunity
to look at packs then.
Rob
Geraldton.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Priest" <andrew@...>
To: <aushiker@...>
Sent: 13 April, 2003 7:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Assistance required
> At 07:07 PM 13/04/2003, you wrote:
>
> >I have researched most of the equipment and started doing prep walks
> >building up to the Sept. trip. I am having problems in selecting a
suitable
> >back pack. I have followed the gear reviews however I would prefer
personal
> >recommendations from WA. Any suggestions what to look for?
>
> Hi Rob
>
> First up how much gear to you take? If you keep your gear list down in
size
> then consider a smaller pack. I have got away with my Granite Gear (62
> litre capacity) on a seven day hike of the Cape to Cape Track in November.
>
> That said I also own a Macpac Cascade (85 Litres)
>
<http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Packs/Internal%20and%20External%20F
ramed%20Backpacks/Macpac%20Cascade/Owners%20Review%20by%20Andrew%20Priest/>
> and don't seem to have much problem filling it up when I use it!
>
> My preference is to use the Granite Gear because it is light compared to
my
> Macpac Cascade (1.6 kg versus 2.9 kg) and I really don't see the need, on
a
> lot of my trips for a pack made of 12 oz canvas. I have also carried 20
kg
> in the Granite Gear Nimbus without trouble. That same load in the Macpac
> would have been 21+ kg and less comfortable.
>
> That said, the most popular designs out here are 12oz canvas type packs
> such as Macpac, Mountain Designs, Wilderness Equipment, One Planet
> etc. Personally I find them to heavy. An alternative available here is
> the Deuter range of packs ... they may be lighter.
>
> Based on my experience as walk leader and as a owner, I would stay clear
of
> brands such as Black Wolf, and bite the bullet getting something a bit
more
> expensive but with a better harness system. The harness system seems
> pretty important in combination with getting your carried weight down. I
> try to keep my base weight (minus water and food) to under 10 kg.
>
> The bottom line is to try the packs on in the shop, make sure they put
some
> weight in them (say 12 - 15 kg), spend sometime walking around the shop
and
> see what you feel comfortable with.
>
> Others have thoughts?
>
> Andrew
>
>
>
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Hi Rob,
I bought a beauty from MD's in 2000. It is called a Cirque backpack
(70 litre size). It is essentially a single compartment bag with a
hood. The hood has a small zippered compartment in which I keep
frequently used small items. It is made from "DuoGrid with DrySat
proofing." That fabric seems totally waterproof. I've never had a
leak into the main sack. Some water has leaked into the hood section
- on a day that rained continually.
I'd buy another Cirque backpack if I was replacing my current one.
However, I did not see the Cirque in MD's latest catalogue.
A great practice walk is the Cape to Cape. Great, because there are
plenty of little towns along the way but still plenty of hills to
test your legs (the climb from Cosy Corner and the climb from Boranup
Beach spring to mind).
Have fun,
Paul
>As part of my mid-life crisis - I have taken up bush walking instead of
>working 70 hours a week. I am in the planning phase of walking the Collie to
>Balingup part of the Bibbulmum track in Sept this year (with the goal of
>walking the full track within 5 years).
>
>I have researched most of the equipment and started doing prep walks
>building up to the Sept. trip. I am having problems in selecting a suitable
>back pack. I have followed the gear reviews however I would prefer personal
>recommendations from WA. Any suggestions what to look for?
>
>Thanks
>Rob
>Geraldton WA.
>
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Western Australia
At 05:53 PM 13/04/2003, you wrote:
> >At 08:18 AM 13/04/2003, you wrote:
> >>Hi,
> >>
> >>I am after information on long distance walking tracks/trails in the
> >>USA. Does anyone know where I may find such info - internet, books -
> >>wherever. Didn't Bill Bryson write a book on one of them?
> >
> >Hi Alan
> >
> >He did write a book on one ... was pretty funny if I recall correctly.
> >
> >
> >
> >I think that should get your friend going! Do you get the feeling I should
> >get out more? :-)
> >
> >Cheers
> >Andrew
> >
>It is called "A Walk in the Woods" Great read, for the first 2/3's
>of the book. The few paragraphs on buying the gear for the walk is
>priceless.
Thanks Paul ... must see if the Library system has it. BTW hows the
walking going?
Andrew
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At 07:07 PM 13/04/2003, you wrote:
>I have researched most of the equipment and started doing prep walks
>building up to the Sept. trip. I am having problems in selecting a suitable
>back pack. I have followed the gear reviews however I would prefer personal
>recommendations from WA. Any suggestions what to look for?
Hi Rob
First up how much gear to you take? If you keep your gear list down in size
then consider a smaller pack. I have got away with my Granite Gear (62
litre capacity) on a seven day hike of the Cape to Cape Track in November.
That said I also own a Macpac Cascade (85 Litres)
<http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Packs/Internal%20and%20External%20Frame\
d%20Backpacks/Macpac%20Cascade/Owners%20Review%20by%20Andrew%20Priest/>
and don't seem to have much problem filling it up when I use it!
My preference is to use the Granite Gear because it is light compared to my
Macpac Cascade (1.6 kg versus 2.9 kg) and I really don't see the need, on a
lot of my trips for a pack made of 12 oz canvas. I have also carried 20 kg
in the Granite Gear Nimbus without trouble. That same load in the Macpac
would have been 21+ kg and less comfortable.
That said, the most popular designs out here are 12oz canvas type packs
such as Macpac, Mountain Designs, Wilderness Equipment, One Planet
etc. Personally I find them to heavy. An alternative available here is
the Deuter range of packs ... they may be lighter.
Based on my experience as walk leader and as a owner, I would stay clear of
brands such as Black Wolf, and bite the bullet getting something a bit more
expensive but with a better harness system. The harness system seems
pretty important in combination with getting your carried weight down. I
try to keep my base weight (minus water and food) to under 10 kg.
The bottom line is to try the packs on in the shop, make sure they put some
weight in them (say 12 - 15 kg), spend sometime walking around the shop and
see what you feel comfortable with.
Others have thoughts?
Andrew
--
Aushiker: Hiking in Western Australia - http://aushiker.com
Located at -31.91667 / 115.83333
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>At 08:18 AM 13/04/2003, you wrote:
>>Hi,
>>
>>I am after information on long distance walking tracks/trails in the
>>USA. Does anyone know where I may find such info - internet, books -
>>wherever. Didn't Bill Bryson write a book on one of them?
>
>Hi Alan
>
>He did write a book on one ... was pretty funny if I recall correctly.
>
>
>
>I think that should get your friend going! Do you get the feeling I should
>get out more? :-)
>
>Cheers
>Andrew
>
It is called "A Walk in the Woods" Great read, for the first 2/3's
of the book. The few paragraphs on buying the gear for the walk is
priceless.
Paul
--
Paul Homes
Booragoon
Western Australia
As part of my mid-life crisis - I have taken up bush walking instead of
working 70 hours a week. I am in the planning phase of walking the Collie to
Balingup part of the Bibbulmum track in Sept this year (with the goal of
walking the full track within 5 years).
I have researched most of the equipment and started doing prep walks
building up to the Sept. trip. I am having problems in selecting a suitable
back pack. I have followed the gear reviews however I would prefer personal
recommendations from WA. Any suggestions what to look for?
Thanks
Rob
Geraldton WA.
Hi,
I am after information on long distance walking tracks/trails in the USA. Does
anyone know where I may find such info - internet, books - wherever. Didn't
Bill Bryson write a book on one of them??
Ta
alan
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Hi
For those interested in lightweight and innovated rucksacks, you may find
the KISKILL Outdoor's Mithril Pack interesting. BackpackGearTest.org has
just finished six-months testing of this very interesting approach to
backpacking. You can find the reports at
<http://www.backpackgeartest.org/kiskiloutdoors/>.
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