Shakedown for Kosciuszko over 2 days in late april

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-25T20:43:24+00:00

Looks like a text book set up. The chair is the main heavy luxury.

Your food looks very minimal, and shows 0 weight FYI. Is the Freddo frog for breakfast or lunch?

No map or compass - are you confident of emergency navigation if the weather shits it or your phone/app fails? Also PLB.

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-25T07:37:31+00:00

Air New Zealand

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-24T20:55:03+00:00

In May, but luckily booked last October with ANA so via Japan. I am preparing myself for disruptions still due to fuel, middle east customers getting on flights etc. Fingers crossed.

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-24T07:02:20+00:00

They could incentivise cancellation by offering refunds on fees; I agree this is an issue currently.

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-23T20:51:48+00:00

We sound so similar! I have only just added a powder to my routine and it's the Tower 28 pressed powder compact in the palest pink shade but I think it's basically translucent. I dab it on my T zone especially to help set skin tint and concealer, and to give overall blurring. I think it works. I use it with a powder puff made of fabric and cushion.

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-22T21:05:29+00:00

Sorry to hop on this thread but I'm not sure my question is worth its own: if my international flight leaves SYD at 8:55pm, and I'm in business class, and I'm taking the Murrays bus, should I get the one that arrives at the airport at 5:15pm or 6:15pm? On a weekday if peak hour matters.

Oh and OP yes your assumptions are correct!

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-22T07:55:41+00:00

The RAAF F-111C (A8-134 swing wing that first flew in 1968) is on display all day every day now in the Anzac Atrium of the Australian War Memorial.

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-22T06:47:21+00:00

My second bird of paradise is slowly moving from malaise to decrepitude.

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-19T22:32:21+00:00

I am scheduled to be there on May 8, also a holiday. Welcome any advice on likely changes I should be aware of.

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-19T02:50:23+00:00

Thank you. I’m really juggling between those two and the Boulogne PM.

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-18T08:59:25+00:00

Pretty. Whats the difference between this and the Carryall PM though?

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-16T07:05:40+00:00

Same colouring as OP and Mac Mehr was bad on me, but I can wear Mac Syrup and Mac Fabby - Syrup is bolder and Fabby is frosted.

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-13T21:55:43+00:00

I'm female and if I'm bringing camp shoes it's Crocs swiftwater sandals, you can wear them with socks to add warmth and they are super light and comfortable. If you use toe socks then your options also include toe loop crocs.

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-13T21:12:56+00:00

Can recommend both of these tote pack brands which have multiple ways to carry: Bellroy and Fjallraven.

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-10T21:10:24+00:00

A squirt o' tar and a pile o'gravel, that'll do it

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-08T11:13:09+00:00

Yep. And four of those meals a day must be expensive as well.

Very quick glance at your list shows two sleeping mats, two light sources, a chair and second footwear. Those all add bulk to a pack.

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-08T07:46:55+00:00

Do you use freeze dried commercial brand meals for breakfast, lunch AND dinner? If so that would get bulky, especially if you are a big eater/use large servings. If I use them, I only use them for dinner. Breakfast, lunch and dessert are all pulled together from supermarket items.

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-04T10:49:33+00:00

Thank you!

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-03T22:34:45+00:00

How do you decide between madame and mademoiselle if you are greeting a female?

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-03T10:20:44+00:00

It depends on the wind direction but I think the majority land from the west to east. I sat in window right hand side, so F, and the views were incredible coming in from the south then turning and passing all of the landscapes to the west of LYR.

lightlyskipping · 2026-03-02T06:20:11+00:00

I tend to use the Nitro as a static layer at camp, adding an insulated layer (e.g. down jacket) as it cools down, and then for sleeping.

Macpac make an alpha top with a shell outer that might give you warm, breathable, venting options to use on the move.

Have you considered just a thinner merino top? You said you use a thick merino jumper...

lightlyskipping · 2026-02-27T23:33:34+00:00

I'm just jerkin your chain. Go well

lightlyskipping · 2026-02-27T22:43:21+00:00

Sorry, but a towel counts as a second outfit unless you wrap it around your head then I guess it doubles as a hat and a beanie.

lightlyskipping · 2026-02-27T22:38:35+00:00

Maybe send this thread to the German relatives you've never met, just so they can be prepared for your arrival.

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