University of Tasmania research on preparedness of walkers
Posted:
Tue 01 Jun, 2021 8:31 pmby dayswaste
This is a good article released on the first of winter:
https://theconversation.com/if-youre-pl ... dly-161509The Research has also been made available until the 8th of July, 2021 (account required)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/a ... 8021000244The research is a long read, but should be good fodder for discussion
Re: University of Tasmania research on preparedness of walke
Posted:
Fri 04 Jun, 2021 11:15 amby hutfinder
Definitely interesting reading - thanks for posting! The bits about folks on tour groups surprised me (perhaps it shouldn't have, I guess!) as well as the more general findings about the things people fail to carry.
Re: University of Tasmania research on preparedness of walke
Posted:
Wed 09 Jun, 2021 8:28 amby ghosta
From The Conversation article-
"In many accidents, inadequate clothing or footwear is a culprit, such as lack of woollen base layers....."
Im curious why the author would put such emphasis on "woolen base layers", I wonder how many visitors to Tasmania will discard their synthetic base layers after reading the article?
Re: University of Tasmania research on preparedness of walke
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Wed 09 Jun, 2021 1:15 pmby Nuts
"People in a tour group were less likely to carry food, a first aid kit and safety items, believing their guide would carry it for them. But if group members become separated, the consequences can be fatal"
Yep, each member should be able to survive alone for a reasonable length of time.
(Try getting some response on this when it comes to private hut groups.. without so much as the recommended P&W gear list)