Hi Andrew,

I'm not sure. I might pop in and speak to Dan at Paddy's and see what the
goss is.

That Fairydown retailer in Christchurch will probably be stocking Macpac
then in the future. I presume at some point they'll cross the channel and
make it to Oz as well. Just what I need, another retailer trying to reinvent
the wheel. Another cashed up private equity group who reckon there's lots of
money in "camping"! Makes you wonder about the quality of all the market
research these big firms do - like all the research they did on the subprime
morgage market!

Cheers,
Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Priest" <andrew@...>
To: <aushiker@...>
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:30 AM
Subject: RE: [Aushiker] Macpac Trekkas Pants Men's


> Thanks for sharing this Mike. Most interesting. Do you know if there will
> be
> a Macpac retailer in Perth?  I assume this will also impact on my friends
> at
> Mainpeak and of course Paddy Pallin as well.
>
> I did see a Fairydown retailer in NZ, Christchurch I think, but I didn't
> visit so don't know what the setup is like.
>
> Regards
> Andrew
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
> Behalf Of Mountain Designs Perth
> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 10:12 AM
> To: aushiker@...
> Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Macpac Trekkas Pants Men's
>
> Hi Andrew,
>
> Just a bit of information for the group. Macpac has now been bought by a
> company called "Mouton Noir" (Black Sheep in French), who also own the
> "Fairydown" brand. The company is owned by Jan Cameron who just recently
> sold "Kathmandu" for several hundred million dollars. If you remember a
> previous email where we discussed the prospects of Fairydown making a come
> back, this seems to be it. It sounds like they will start shops that sell
> Macpac and Fairydown exclusively. Macpac retailers have been told that
> they
> will only honour orders until the end of Feb and then there won't be
> anymore
> Macpac available. I was in Anaconda last week doing some spying and saw
> all
> the Macpac had been taken off the shelves - so something's going on.
>
> Cheers,
> Mike
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>
>
>

Yes. Andrew King's been a friend of mine for years and I've always thought
his packs were some of the best in the world. We did stock them for a while
but "we just drifted a part"! So when Cargills closed down we picked up the
agency for WA. They're still made in Australia, they're still made in 8oz
canvas, so very unique.

I'm not sure how long Macpac stocks will last in store like Paddys but all
will be revealed in the "fullness of time'!

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark McLauchlin - Swan Valley IT" <mark@...>
To: <aushiker@...>
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:21 AM
Subject: RE: [Aushiker] Macpac Trekkas Pants Men's


> Well that news, no more macpac, wow.
>
> Mike...i see you have some oneplanet gear instock now, did you take over
> the
> reseller from Cargills? (spelling)
>
> Cheers
> Mark
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
> Behalf Of Mountain Designs Perth
> Sent: Monday, 18 February 2008 10:12 AM
> To: aushiker@...
> Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Macpac Trekkas Pants Men's
>
> Hi Andrew,
>
> Just a bit of information for the group. Macpac has now been bought by a
> company called "Mouton Noir" (Black Sheep in French), who also own the
> "Fairydown" brand. The company is owned by Jan Cameron who just recently
> sold "Kathmandu" for several hundred million dollars. If you remember a
> previous email where we discussed the prospects of Fairydown making a come
> back, this seems to be it. It sounds like they will start shops that sell
> Macpac and Fairydown exclusively. Macpac retailers have been told that
> they
> will only honour orders until the end of Feb and then there won't be
> anymore
>
> Macpac available. I was in Anaconda last week doing some spying and saw
> all
> the Macpac had been taken off the shelves - so something's going on.
>
> Cheers,
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andrew Priest" <andrew@...>
> To: <aushiker@...>
> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:26 AM
> Subject: [Aushiker] Macpac Trekkas Pants Men's
>
>
>> G'day
>>
>> Just a heads-up for those who might be chasing a good price on Macpac
>> pants.
>> Take a look at http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/MPPAMNNTK and Torpedo
>> 7
>> (T7) in general.  T7 are popular with the cycling crowd. Good service, no
>> questions asked 365 day return policy (I have had no problems returning
>> items) and postages is $9.00.
>>
>> Whilst they are cycling focused they do have a range of of what they
>> refer
>> to as adventure gear which is worth a look.
>>
>> Regards
>> Andrew
>>
>> ===
>> Aushiker.com <http://aushiker.com/>  - Comprehensive resource on
>> bushwalking
>> in Western Australia
>> Andrew's Bushwalking and Cycling  <http://aushiker.blogspot.com/> Blog
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>
>
>

Thanks for sharing this Mike. Most interesting. Do you know if there will be
a Macpac retailer in Perth?  I assume this will also impact on my friends at
Mainpeak and of course Paddy Pallin as well.

I did see a Fairydown retailer in NZ, Christchurch I think, but I didn't
visit so don't know what the setup is like.

Regards
Andrew

-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Mountain Designs Perth
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 10:12 AM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Macpac Trekkas Pants Men's

Hi Andrew,

Just a bit of information for the group. Macpac has now been bought by a
company called "Mouton Noir" (Black Sheep in French), who also own the
"Fairydown" brand. The company is owned by Jan Cameron who just recently
sold "Kathmandu" for several hundred million dollars. If you remember a
previous email where we discussed the prospects of Fairydown making a come
back, this seems to be it. It sounds like they will start shops that sell
Macpac and Fairydown exclusively. Macpac retailers have been told that they
will only honour orders until the end of Feb and then there won't be anymore
Macpac available. I was in Anaconda last week doing some spying and saw all
the Macpac had been taken off the shelves - so something's going on.

Cheers,
Mike

Hi Rosemary

First and foremost if you choose to purchase a EPIRB you should only buy a
406 MHz unit as the older units such as the one I have will cease to work
from next year.  Details on the 406 MHz spectrum can be found at
http://beacons.amsa.gov.au/

There are now 406 MHz beacons on the market suitable for bushwalkers. One
such model is the GME MT410 which weighs around 235 grams. You can find
further details on it at
http://www.gme.net.au/epirb/mt410_specifications.php. I suspect KTI now have
a 406 model available, but I don't have the details to hand.

I noted also your comments on being a nurse which is great. However, if an
emergency evacuation is required (e.g., broken limbs, snake bite etc), and
whilst you may have the training to provide immediate assistance, getting
further and often critical help may take a considerable amount of time, if
walking out is required.  That btw assumes you can leave the injured party.
The 406 MHz EPIRB allows for the calling for assistance to you or the party,
irrespective of your location.  Oh, and don't rely on mobile phones. They
are not a replacement for a EPIRB or first aid experience or a map and
compass.

Also carrying proper maps and a decent compass (not a GPSr) and knowing how
to use them and escape options are also as important as the EPIRB.  I still
recall a story where I was leading a track walk and was told we didn't need
maps because we where walking on a track. Guess who got very ill that night
and need a medical evacuation in the morning? That same person.  Guess what
we need to work out the best egress point? A map!

Regards
Andrew





-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of alroau
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 6:16 PM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: [Aushiker] EPIRBS

Just back from our annual holidays and just catching up on the gossip.

What type of epirbs do people have? Is there a hiking weight one. I always
imagined them to be quite big and clunky.

I am going away soonish with some girls and maybe it might be worth us
taking one, just to keep the men folk happy if nothing else. Mind you most
are nurses and or scouting types.

But I am now starting to look at some nation trail paths in England for our
next holiday. I think that would be a devine holiday. Walking each day - pub
for lunch soft bed at night and throw ito the mix a few nights on a moor ( I
hope that is the correct spelling, not too sure that I want to sleep a night
on Moorish person, hubby might complain).

Rosemary

Well that news, no more macpac, wow.

Mike...i see you have some oneplanet gear instock now, did you take over the
reseller from Cargills? (spelling)

Cheers
Mark

-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Mountain Designs Perth
Sent: Monday, 18 February 2008 10:12 AM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: Re: [Aushiker] Macpac Trekkas Pants Men's

Hi Andrew,

Just a bit of information for the group. Macpac has now been bought by a
company called "Mouton Noir" (Black Sheep in French), who also own the
"Fairydown" brand. The company is owned by Jan Cameron who just recently
sold "Kathmandu" for several hundred million dollars. If you remember a
previous email where we discussed the prospects of Fairydown making a come
back, this seems to be it. It sounds like they will start shops that sell
Macpac and Fairydown exclusively. Macpac retailers have been told that they
will only honour orders until the end of Feb and then there won't be anymore

Macpac available. I was in Anaconda last week doing some spying and saw all
the Macpac had been taken off the shelves - so something's going on.

Cheers,
Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Priest" <andrew@...>
To: <aushiker@...>
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:26 AM
Subject: [Aushiker] Macpac Trekkas Pants Men's


> G'day
>
> Just a heads-up for those who might be chasing a good price on Macpac
> pants.
> Take a look at http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/MPPAMNNTK and Torpedo 7
> (T7) in general.  T7 are popular with the cycling crowd. Good service, no
> questions asked 365 day return policy (I have had no problems returning
> items) and postages is $9.00.
>
> Whilst they are cycling focused they do have a range of of what they refer
> to as adventure gear which is worth a look.
>
> Regards
> Andrew
>
> ===
> Aushiker.com <http://aushiker.com/>  - Comprehensive resource on
> bushwalking
> in Western Australia
> Andrew's Bushwalking and Cycling  <http://aushiker.blogspot.com/> Blog
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>
>
>




Yahoo!7 Groups Links

Hi Andrew,

Just a bit of information for the group. Macpac has now been bought by a
company called "Mouton Noir" (Black Sheep in French), who also own the
"Fairydown" brand. The company is owned by Jan Cameron who just recently
sold "Kathmandu" for several hundred million dollars. If you remember a
previous email where we discussed the prospects of Fairydown making a come
back, this seems to be it. It sounds like they will start shops that sell
Macpac and Fairydown exclusively. Macpac retailers have been told that they
will only honour orders until the end of Feb and then there won't be anymore
Macpac available. I was in Anaconda last week doing some spying and saw all
the Macpac had been taken off the shelves - so something's going on.

Cheers,
Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Priest" <andrew@...>
To: <aushiker@...>
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:26 AM
Subject: [Aushiker] Macpac Trekkas Pants Men's


> G'day
>
> Just a heads-up for those who might be chasing a good price on Macpac
> pants.
> Take a look at http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/MPPAMNNTK and Torpedo 7
> (T7) in general.  T7 are popular with the cycling crowd. Good service, no
> questions asked 365 day return policy (I have had no problems returning
> items) and postages is $9.00.
>
> Whilst they are cycling focused they do have a range of of what they refer
> to as adventure gear which is worth a look.
>
> Regards
> Andrew
>
> ===
> Aushiker.com <http://aushiker.com/>  - Comprehensive resource on
> bushwalking
> in Western Australia
> Andrew's Bushwalking and Cycling  <http://aushiker.blogspot.com/> Blog
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo!7 Groups Links
>
>
>

Hi Rosemary, I'm sure you'll get up to date advice on Epirbs from
members. I took one on a lone walk on the Larapinta trail in central
Australia several years ago & it was compact & weighed about 650 g. I
believe it is obsolete now as they have gone digital & are probably more
compact.
  Re UK , a few years ago I did an alternate route (more southerly) to
the standard Coast to Coast walk from Cumberland and across Yorkshire to
the east coast. I stayed in a pub or B&B each night which was very
pleasant. I walked in late June - July and needed to pre book my
accommodation months ahead to make sure I didn't miss out. Also I needed
a good lightweight waterproof jacket & overpants as it bucketed down,
particularly in Cumberland (lake district). I gather there is a good
walk along the coast in Devon or Cornwall.
                                     All the best Eric

________________________________

From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...]
On Behalf Of alroau
Sent: Sunday, 17 February 2008 6:16 PM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: [Aushiker] EPIRBS



Just back from our annual holidays and just catching up on the gossip.

What type of epirbs do people have? Is there a hiking weight one. I
always imagined them to be quite big and clunky.

I am going away soonish with some girls and maybe it might be worth us
taking one, just to keep the men folk happy if nothing else. Mind you
most are nurses and or scouting types.

But I am now starting to look at some nation trail paths in England for
our next holiday. I think that would be a devine holiday. Walking each
day - pub for lunch soft bed at night and throw ito the mix a few
nights on a moor ( I hope that is the correct spelling, not too sure
that I want to sleep a night on Moorish person, hubby might complain).

Rosemary






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G'day

Just a heads-up for those who might be chasing a good price on Macpac pants.
Take a look at http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/MPPAMNNTK and Torpedo 7
(T7) in general.  T7 are popular with the cycling crowd. Good service, no
questions asked 365 day return policy (I have had no problems returning
items) and postages is $9.00.

Whilst they are cycling focused they do have a range of of what they refer
to as adventure gear which is worth a look.

Regards
Andrew

===
Aushiker.com <http://aushiker.com/>  - Comprehensive resource on bushwalking
in Western Australia
Andrew's Bushwalking and Cycling  <http://aushiker.blogspot.com/> Blog




[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Just back from our annual holidays and just catching up on the gossip.

What type of epirbs do people have? Is there a hiking weight one. I
always imagined them to be quite big and clunky.

I am going away soonish with some girls and maybe it might be worth us
taking one, just to keep the men folk happy if nothing else. Mind you
most are nurses and or scouting types.

But I am now starting to look at some nation trail paths in England for
our next holiday. I think that would be a devine holiday. Walking each
day - pub for lunch soft bed at night and throw ito the mix a few
nights on a moor ( I hope that is the correct spelling, not too sure
that I want to sleep a night on Moorish person, hubby might complain).

Rosemary

Yes :-)

Andrew

-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Mark McLauchlin - Swan Valley IT
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 7:47 AM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: RE: [Aushiker] Re: Murray hike

Any ideas on the number of people going?

Hi Peter

Try Google and "Murray Valley Circuit."  Have walked it a couple of times
... around 48 km when I did. Would I do it again? Nah.

Andrew

-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Peter Halliwell
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 6:43 PM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: RE: [Aushiker] Re: Murray hike

Andrew(s),

Did you guys do the Murray Circuit in Lane Poole ?

I heard that its 35kms.  How was it ?Regards,

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Mountain Designs Perth <perth@...>
Date: 11 Feb 2008 12:20
Subject: re Andrew Lock
To: Mike Wood <mikew@...>

  Hi Guys,

It seems that I gave you the wrong website address for booking Andrew Lock
tickets for his WA Presentation on Wednesday Feb 20th @ 7pm. It's
www.andrew-lock.com (not "locke"). Apologies for any inconvenience.

In addition, we are forming a WA chapter for the Australian Himalayan
Foundation. I have been asked to be WA Director and I would like to put
together a committee to organise fund raising functions and events to
continue the Foundations fantastic work in Nepal. The AHF has taken on
several of the schools that the Hillary Trust supports in Nepal as Peter
Hillary, Ed Hillarys son, sits on the Board of AHF. Other Directors include
long time Himalayan tragics such as Gary Weare (Lonely Planet author),
Christine Gee founder of Australian Himalayan Expeditions now World
Expeditions), Simon Balderstone AM (group leader, political advisor), Mike
Dillion (film maker) and Lincoln Hall (mountaineer). If you wish to find out
more please visit their website at www.australianhimalayanfoundation.org.au.

I'm keen to hear if anyone else would like to be involved. I don't expect a
huge time commitment but it'd be great if we could be a group of around 10
and develop a local membership base of a couple of 100. There will be stand
at Andrew's presentation to take names of interested people and to answer
any questions.

Regards.
Mike Wood.
Mountain Designs WA


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Any ideas on the number of people going?

Cheers

-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Andrew Priest
Sent: Sunday, 10 February 2008 11:12 AM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: RE: [Aushiker] Re: Murray hike

Dear Andrew

I will as I have done for as long as I remember provide the details and
contact people about a week before hand to finalise the arrangements. I had
planned to do this today.  Weekend backpack details are not provided in
Venture and I have never done this either. Nor are they provided via the
Aushiker Yahoo! group.

If you where concerned about it you can contact me directly.

Regards
Andrew

-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Andrew (not Kiwi)
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 10:12 AM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: [Aushiker] Re: Murray hike

Hi
I have checked my Venture but there are no starting locations given or
times.
Where are we meeting and what time are we heading off?




Yahoo!7 Groups Links

Andrew(s),

Did you guys do the Murray Circuit in Lane Poole ?

I heard that its 35kms.  How was it ?Regards,

Peter


To: aushiker@...: andrew@...: Sun, 10 Feb 2008
11:11:32 +0900Subject: RE: [Aushiker] Re: Murray hike




Dear AndrewI will as I have done for as long as I remember provide the details
andcontact people about a week before hand to finalise the arrangements. I
hadplanned to do this today. Weekend backpack details are not provided inVenture
and I have never done this either. Nor are they provided via theAushiker Yahoo!
group.If you where concerned about it you can contact me directly.
RegardsAndrew-----Original Message-----From: aushiker@...
[mailto:aushiker@...] OnBehalf Of Andrew (not Kiwi)Sent: Sunday,
February 10, 2008 10:12 AMTo: aushiker@...: [Aushiker] Re:
Murray hikeHiI have checked my Venture but there are no starting locations given
ortimes.Where are we meeting and what time are we heading off?






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Dear Andrew

I will as I have done for as long as I remember provide the details and
contact people about a week before hand to finalise the arrangements. I had
planned to do this today.  Weekend backpack details are not provided in
Venture and I have never done this either. Nor are they provided via the
Aushiker Yahoo! group.

If you where concerned about it you can contact me directly.

Regards
Andrew

-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Andrew (not Kiwi)
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 10:12 AM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: [Aushiker] Re: Murray hike

Hi
I have checked my Venture but there are no starting locations given or
times.
Where are we meeting and what time are we heading off?

Hi
I have checked my Venture but there are no starting locations given or
times.
Where are we meeting and what time are we heading off?

Thanks

--- In aushiker@..., "Andrew Priest" <andrew@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Andrew
>
> Yes it is.
>
> Andrew
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: aushiker@...
[mailto:aushiker@...] On
> Behalf Of Andrew (not Kiwi)
> Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 3:50 PM
> To: aushiker@...
> Subject: [Aushiker] Murray hike
>
> Hi Andrew
> Just wondering if the hike is on this coming weekend?
> Wendy and I are both coming along.
> Thanks
> Andrew P_2
>

Hi Andrew

Yes it is.

Andrew

-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Andrew (not Kiwi)
Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 3:50 PM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: [Aushiker] Murray hike

Hi Andrew
Just wondering if the hike is on this coming weekend?
Wendy and I are both coming along.
Thanks
Andrew P_2

Hi Andrew
Just wondering if the hike is on this coming weekend?
Wendy and I are both coming along.
Thanks
Andrew P_2

Yeh fair comment,

There so many thinks in life that carry the same issue I guess.

For example on the places I work does not carry much in the way of first aid
in the office, trying to get approved is a big issue, their answer to a
defib machine was "gee that's expensive" $2500 for a life, when you have
over 100 people over the age of 30.....

I guess we do what we can to preserve our own life and that of the people we
spend time with the most, family, friends, co workers, fellow hikers.



-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Andrew Priest
Sent: Thursday, 7 February 2008 8:47 PM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: RE: [Aushiker] First Aid/Survival Kit, what do you carry?

Hi Mark

I look at this way ... how much does my life or someone else's life weigh?

In PBW we prefer all walks to be a minimum of four people. This is because
if someone gets injured, one person can stay with them, two can walk out.
This however assumes that those other members are capable of walking out on
their own.

Regards
Andrew

-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Mark McLauchlin - Swan Valley IT
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 8:22 PM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: RE: [Aushiker] First Aid/Survival Kit, what do you carry?

Cool, fixomull I forgot, carry a that also,

I don't use an EPIRB only because of the weight, I guess if you were doing
lots of solo hiking it would be a must



Yahoo!7 Groups Links

Hi Mark

I look at this way ... how much does my life or someone else's life weigh?

In PBW we prefer all walks to be a minimum of four people. This is because
if someone gets injured, one person can stay with them, two can walk out.
This however assumes that those other members are capable of walking out on
their own.

Regards
Andrew

-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Mark McLauchlin - Swan Valley IT
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 8:22 PM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: RE: [Aushiker] First Aid/Survival Kit, what do you carry?

Cool, fixomull I forgot, carry a that also,

I don't use an EPIRB only because of the weight, I guess if you were doing
lots of solo hiking it would be a must

Cool, fixomull I forgot, carry a that also,

I don't use an EPIRB only because of the weight, I guess if you were doing
lots of solo hiking it would be a must


-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Andrew Priest
Sent: Thursday, 7 February 2008 10:02 AM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: RE: [Aushiker] First Aid/Survival Kit, what do you carry?

G'day

+ 1 on Fixomull. You can often it by the metre from chemists.

I also ALLWAYS carry an EPIRB. I do this on my own walks and on group walks.


Regards
Andrew

-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of belken
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 8:28 PM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: RE: [Aushiker] First Aid/Survival Kit, what do you carry?

We also carry a large amount of fixomull tape - which we usually give away
to others that need it.  (really good for blisters - feet, waist, shoulders
etc)



Yahoo!7 Groups Links

G'day

+ 1 on Fixomull. You can often it by the metre from chemists.

I also ALLWAYS carry an EPIRB. I do this on my own walks and on group walks.


Regards
Andrew

-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of belken
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 8:28 PM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: RE: [Aushiker] First Aid/Survival Kit, what do you carry?

We also carry a large amount of fixomull tape - which we usually give away
to others that need it.  (really good for blisters - feet, waist, shoulders
etc)

Before going to PNG to do the Kokoda track our doctor asked to see our first
aid kit that we carried.  We took it in and the doctor was really good in
advising what we should and shouldn't carry especially with regard to some
medications such as for gardia.



We also carry a large amount of fixomull tape - which we usually give away
to others that need it.  (really good for blisters - feet, waist, shoulders
etc)



Highly recommend getting a doctor's or expert advice such as below.



Belinda & Ken



   _____

From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Mark McLauchlin
Sent: Wednesday, 6 February 2008 8:04 PM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: [Aushiker] First Aid/Survival Kit, what do you carry?



Hi all,

Recently completed my Senior First Aid course with St John and it
enlightened me as to what is important in my first aid kit and also
it was a refresher on my skills.

From the course it was obvious that the areas I hike in are relative
high risk in terms of if there is an issue, major, then the
likelihood if you are alone that you are going to be in trouble. So
for example if you get a snake bite, the best care is to remain calm,
reduce movement and compress and splint the area, so that give you
little option if alone but to either stay put and die, or compress
and make a slow pace back to where you can get help. Bandages are
important (add to list). That takes care of bites

Breaks well almost any break you need to split and immobilize, so
arms are ok, legs will be a different story, so we need bandages
again, see a common theme here?

Dehydration we are going to need water and electrolytes, which you
can get in small packets, add to list also, trick here is to lay
down, elevated head and shoulders, keep cool with wet cloths, so add
electrolytes to kit.

Bleeding (external) bandage, pads, all ok so long as not major or
shock doesn't set in.

Anaphylaxis, if you know you are allergic then make sure you have
your epiPen or other meds, so for me this is in the kit

The above could go on for ever and this is not to be considered
medical advice, just some of my thoughts, remember DRABCD, oh if its
been a while go and do a course CPR has totally changed in the last
12 months.

List
Bandages
Electrolytes
pads or thick dressing
epiPen
Tape
padadol
Aspirin (300mg) good for angina.
Band-Aids for blisters
Tweezers for ticks and splinters

Remember that anything you can do is better than nothing

Cheers





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Hi all,

Recently completed my Senior First Aid course with St John and it
enlightened me as to what is important in my first aid kit and also
it was a refresher on my skills.

From the course it was obvious that the areas I hike in are relative
high risk in terms of if there is an issue, major, then the
likelihood if you are alone that you are going to be in trouble. So
for example if you get a snake bite, the best care is to remain calm,
reduce movement and compress and splint the area, so that give you
little option if alone but to either stay put and die, or compress
and make a slow pace back to where you can get help. Bandages are
important (add to list). That takes care of bites

Breaks well almost any break you need to split and immobilize, so
arms are ok, legs will be a different story, so we need bandages
again, see a common theme here?

Dehydration we are going to need water and electrolytes, which you
can get in small packets, add to list also, trick here is to lay
down, elevated head and shoulders, keep cool with wet cloths, so add
electrolytes to kit.

Bleeding (external) bandage, pads, all ok so long as not major or
shock doesn't set in.

Anaphylaxis, if you know you are allergic then make sure you have
your epiPen or other meds, so for me this is in the kit

The above could go on for ever and this is not to be considered
medical advice, just some of my thoughts, remember DRABCD, oh if its
been a while go and do a course CPR has totally changed in the last
12 months.

List
Bandages
Electrolytes
pads or thick dressing
epiPen
Tape
padadol
Aspirin (300mg) good for angina.
Band-Aids for blisters
Tweezers for ticks and splinters

Remember that anything you can do is better than nothing

Cheers

Morning Everyone,
I thought that you might like to know that Andrew Locke will be doing a
presentation in Perth on Wednesday February 20th 7pm at UWA's Social
Science Theatre on his recent success on Annapurna, one of the 14 8,000
metre peaks in the Himalaya.

Andrew and I were on Everest together in 1993 for the 40th Anniversary and I
personally voucher for the quality of his presentations. He is dynamic,
thoughtful as well as thought provoking. Andrew is on track to become the
first Australian to climb all 14 of the 8,000 metre peaks and is undoubtedly
a great ambassador for Australian climbing and adventure.

The cost is $16.50 if you book on line (www.andrew-locke.com) or $20 at the
door. Students $11.

Regards,
Mike Wood.
Mountain Designs WA


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Bug between the user and the keyboard more like it :)

-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Peter Halliwell
Sent: Monday, 4 February 2008 5:13 PM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: RE: [Aushiker] BT: Track Closure due to Wildfire

I thought I was replying to a different email.

Must be a bug in Hotmail


To: aushiker@...: mark@...: Mon, 4
Feb 2008 17:07:31 +0900Subject: RE: [Aushiker] BT: Track Closure due to
Wildfire




Huh?-----Original Message-----From: aushiker@...
[mailto:aushiker@...] OnBehalf Of Peter HalliwellSent:
Monday, 4 February 2008 4:44 PMTo: aushiker@...: RE:
[Aushiker] BT: Track Closure due to WildfireHi Kylinda,The 5 nights from the
20th sounds good. Is it an afternoon flight to Bali onthe 20th and what time
is the return flight on the 25th ?How much extra to the Ramayana ? Lyn likes
it there, but I want to savemoney.Sorry to change things but would it be
possible to get to Nusa Lembongan fora few nights during this timeand then
come back to the hotel in Kuta for a couple of nights just beforewe fly come
back to Perth?So 1 night Kuta, 2 nights at Lembongan and 1 at night
Kuta.Regards,PeterTo: aushiker@...:
andrew@...: Mon, 4 Feb2008 16:10:45 +0900Subject: [Aushiker]
BT: Track Closure due to WildfireThe Department of Environment and
Conservation have just informed us thatTheBibbulmun Track has
   been closed between White Horse Hills Campsite andNerangCampsite (near
North Bannister, Albany Highway) due to a wildfire inthe areaaround Gringer
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Must be a bug in Hotmail


To: aushiker@...: mark@...: Mon, 4 Feb
2008 17:07:31 +0900Subject: RE: [Aushiker] BT: Track Closure due to Wildfire




Huh?-----Original Message-----From: aushiker@...
[mailto:aushiker@...] OnBehalf Of Peter HalliwellSent: Monday, 4
February 2008 4:44 PMTo: aushiker@...: RE: [Aushiker] BT:
Track Closure due to WildfireHi Kylinda,The 5 nights from the 20th sounds good.
Is it an afternoon flight to Bali onthe 20th and what time is the return flight
on the 25th ?How much extra to the Ramayana ? Lyn likes it there, but I want to
savemoney.Sorry to change things but would it be possible to get to Nusa
Lembongan fora few nights during this timeand then come back to the hotel in
Kuta for a couple of nights just beforewe fly come back to Perth?So 1 night
Kuta, 2 nights at Lembongan and 1 at night Kuta.Regards,PeterTo:
aushiker@...: andrew@...: Mon, 4 Feb2008
16:10:45 +0900Subject: [Aushiker] BT: Track Closure due to WildfireThe
Department of Environment and Conservation have just informed us
thatTheBibbulmun Track has been closed between White Horse Hills Campsite
andNerangCampsite (near North Bannister, Albany Highway) due to a wildfire inthe
areaaround Gringer Creek Campsite.*This section of the Track will be closeduntil
further notice*.[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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-----Original Message-----
From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Peter Halliwell
Sent: Monday, 4 February 2008 4:44 PM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: RE: [Aushiker] BT: Track Closure due to Wildfire

Hi Kylinda,

The 5 nights from the 20th sounds good. Is it an afternoon flight to Bali on
the 20th and what time is the return flight on the 25th ?
How much extra to the Ramayana ? Lyn likes it there, but I want to save
money.

Sorry to change things but would it be possible to get to Nusa Lembongan for
a few nights during this time
and then come back to the hotel in Kuta for a couple of nights just before
we fly come back to Perth?

So 1 night Kuta, 2 nights at Lembongan and 1 at night Kuta.


Regards,

Peter


To: aushiker@...: andrew@...: Mon, 4 Feb
2008 16:10:45 +0900Subject: [Aushiker] BT: Track Closure due to Wildfire




The Department of Environment and Conservation have just informed us thatThe
Bibbulmun Track has been closed between White Horse Hills Campsite andNerang
Campsite (near North Bannister, Albany Highway) due to a wildfire inthe area
around Gringer Creek Campsite.*This section of the Track will be closed
until further notice*.[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]






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Hi Kylinda,

The 5 nights from the 20th sounds good. Is it an afternoon flight to Bali on the
20th and what time is the return flight on the 25th ?
How much extra to the Ramayana ? Lyn likes it there, but I want to save money.

Sorry to change things but would it be possible to get to Nusa Lembongan for a
few nights during this time
and then come back to the hotel in Kuta for a couple of nights just before we
fly come back to Perth?

So 1 night Kuta, 2 nights at Lembongan and 1 at night Kuta.


Regards,

Peter


To: aushiker@...: andrew@...: Mon, 4 Feb 2008
16:10:45 +0900Subject: [Aushiker] BT: Track Closure due to Wildfire




The Department of Environment and Conservation have just informed us thatThe
Bibbulmun Track has been closed between White Horse Hills Campsite andNerang
Campsite (near North Bannister, Albany Highway) due to a wildfire inthe area
around Gringer Creek Campsite.*This section of the Track will be closed until
further notice*.[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]






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Yes I just received the message from the Bib track foundation as well.
It must have happened fairly recently as there is no mention of any
diversions in place.

What would you do if you where on the track when this happened and found
you could net get through?
Do Calm officers come out and check for walkers is another question too?

Andrew P_2


On 2/4/2008 4:10:45 PM, Andrew Priest (andrew@...) wrote:
  > The Department of Environment and Conservation have just informed us
that
  > The Bibbulmun Track has been closed between White Horse Hills Campsite
  > and
  > Nerang Campsite (near North Bannister, Albany Highway) due to a wildfire
  > in
  > the area around Gringer Creek Campsite.
  >
  > *This section of the Track will be closed until further notice*.
  >
  >
  > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]