Michael Brown (Barclay)

Completed: 6 October, 2017

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Barclay

Start date: 25 March, 2017
Age When Completed: 57
Direction Walked: Both

Track Towns and Supplies

Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
I dreamed of food and couldn't wait to arrive in town. I ran out of food on my my first section and I dashed into Denmark to attack the bakery. After a cold and wet walk into DRV the food at the general store tasted superb. I don't think I can look at dehydrated food for a while!

Your Story or Advice for Others

General Comments
The Track is amazing and those involved in the maintenance and upkeep of the Track should feel proud of what they achieve. I'm certainly grateful for the support, information and advice I've received. Took a while to find my Track name, went from Mike B to Tank and then Barclay.

Your Best Equipment
This has to be my Sea to Summit micro ultra light pillow - it was the best. Also my Deuter pack was superb, very comfortable. Can't go wrong with Jet Boil, especially in the morning boiling the water for that first coffee.

Your Worst Equipment
My 3/4 length mattress was the worse piece of equipment that I bought. Go for the extra weight and get the full length mattress. The extra weight will be compensated with a good nights sleep.

Advice for Others
Plan your trip carefully. Buy you boots well in advance and make sure they're comfortable. I had very few blisters or issues. Make sure that your sleeping mattress, sleeping bag and pillow allow you to get a good sleep. Also, if you're a novice, ask for advice - thanks Jim B for your comments. Finally just enjoy the companionship on the Track, those wonderful moments and the peace and quiet.

Trip Details

How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:

In sections

Who did you complete the Track with? Solo (primarily)
Was undertaking your hike the PRIMARY/MAIN purpose of your TRAVEL from where you currently live? No

Your Experience

Favourite Section
All sections had their moments. I loved walking along the cliffs and sand dunes on the southern section. There was something special about the tingle forest and I loved the views at Blackwood and Beraking section.

Highlight of your trip
Highlights were the rolling waves on the south coast, nearly being knocked over by a startled emu and the rainbow over Blackwood campsite.