philm wrote:We have booked a trip to the Western Arthurs in February and just in planning I have a few questions:
1. Should we take 10 metres of rope for pack hauling - is this required / where are the tricky sections?
2. I am a big fan of Aarn packs and have a Natural Balance and Load Limo - has anyone walked the Arthurs in these packs? Alternatively I have a One Planet McMillian or is this overkill?
3. At the camps has anyone had experiences with critters eating there way into packs / tents? Just checking? and if so what do people suggest? Hang a food bag or just put food in sealed bag in bottom of pack in tent?
I know we need to keep weight down so just after some advice from others more experienced on this route.
norts wrote:Ursack is probably what you are thinking of Tortoise. It has a strong cord that you tie to a tree. a couple of different types, one especially for rodents Ursack Minor.
I had my tent chewed at lake Cygnus by a mouse, as we were sitting out side talking.
I carried rope on all 4 trips and I think I used it at different places each time. Weather conditions were the reason we used it at different places. Going down a cliff in the dry is alot different to doing it in a downpour .
I would take at least 8mm rope, if it is wet and cold you need a slightly larger diameter to grip easily.
Mark F wrote:I agree with nnw on the webbing rather than cord - much easier on the hands and somewhat lighter.
Mark F wrote:I've used 19mm grosgrain tape which weighs about 10 g/m which is fine for pack hauling but not for hauling bodies. This is compared to about 16-20 g/m for 5mm climbing cord (8mm is about 40 g/m). Regular 1" webbing would be equivalent weight-wise to 5-6mm rope, much easier on the hands and strong enough for bodies. An easy source is Bunnings [url]https://www.bunnings.com.au/grunt-25mm-x-10m-poly-webbing-black_p4310851][/url] Also in red, yellow and blue to colour coordinate with ones pack or parka
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