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Comment on How do you protect your map? by Kate

Kate — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:38:54 +0000

Oh Lordy, I just realised how old this thread is! Sorry guys. Just saw it pop up on Facebook and thought it was new lol

Comment on How do you protect your map? by Kate

Kate — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:37:31 +0000

Instead of scanning, I’ve actually taken apart Chapman’s books and laminated the pages I need, so they’re pretty light. For other walks like offtrack I have photocopied and printed double sided the relevant sections of topo maps for the walks I’m doing and then laminated in 80gsm pockets. By photocopying I keep the scaling. Before laminating I mark the grid references if they’ve been cut off. I still take the original big map with me but it stays in my pack as it’s only really for emergencies. I’m very OTT with my maps! Even if the trail is well marked like the Overland.

Comment on The Bibbulmun Track – a long distance hike by Anne Griffin

Anne Griffin — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 04:24:19 +0000

Thanks for the information Dave I look forward to walking it in March/April next year. Cheers, Anne

Comment on South Coast Track – mud, leeches and lots more! by Caitie

Caitie — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 23:00:36 +0000

Hi Frank!
I just stumbled across this article and remembered I never did send you our trip report from the Port Davey and South Coast adventure! I’ll chase it up if you’re still interested.
Four girls started the trek in Spring 2011 (I think?!) a time when even the rangers don’t venture in (bad researching Caitie!!) two were flown out at Malleleuca and two carried on.
Tough does not even come close to describing those two weeks… but one of my greatest adventures so far. My darling Dad also got to share some of it – dropping us off and hiking in for the first night, then arriving at the end with a big cuddle.

Comment on Getting fit for a multi day walking trip – some personal experience by Grahame

Grahame — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 07:05:29 +0000

I am 57 years old and have never been to the gym nor worked out but am blessed with a metabolism and good eating habits that have made my 6 foot/82kg frame easy to maintain. I have competed in 3 Oxfam Trailwalkers which is 100km of bush tracks over 48hrs. This did need training. I read than any muscles you have will begin to degrade after 3 days of non-use – this is why your legs get so thin and wobbly if you’re sick in bed for a week with the flu.

I trained twice a week by walking 25km each time. This takes 4 hours over fairly level ground. 3 months of this meant I had no soreness issues on the events and was very familiar with the feelings of tiredness and was not distressed when they inevitably came on. This is muscle fitness without any real cardio vascular exercise so the real athletes would power past me on the climbs but I was never in need of rest stops.

Comment on GPS Question – Which one for hiking? by Frank

Frank — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 08:31:04 +0000

Done!

Comment on GPS Question – Which one for hiking? by Mark

Mark — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 22:36:18 +0000

Do you have a GPS trail map for the Great Ocean Walk that you could send me please.

Comment on Aarn Featherlite backpack review – the best yet? by Frank

Frank — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 01:49:05 +0000

Sorry about the delay John,
We don’t have a problem with vision on the track. The balance pockets are too the side so they don’t seem to effect what we see.
Frank

Comment on GPS – Waypoints and Tracks – Tasmania Overland Track, South Coast Track , Great Ocean Walk, Thorsborne Trail by Frank

Frank — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 01:46:43 +0000

Hi Pat,
Sent, hope I was not too late….

Cheers
Frank

Comment on GPS – Waypoints and Tracks – Tasmania Overland Track, South Coast Track , Great Ocean Walk, Thorsborne Trail by Frank

Frank — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 01:44:23 +0000

Sent!
Enjoy your trip.
Frank

Comment on Getting fit for a multi day walking trip – some personal experience by Frank

Frank — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 01:41:55 +0000

Anytime is a great time Mick,
November will be great. Yopu should get good weather.

Enjoy!
Frank