People going on the Kokoda Track, in Papua New Guinea, need to plan their training, but planning to sleep comfortably is also vital for a fresh start for each day.
During 1942 and 1943, Allied troops, primarily Australian, fought a series of arduous battles with the invading Japanese forces. After heavy fighting, the Japanese were forced to withdraw, and the Australian troops re-captured all of the previously lost territory. More than 600 Australians were killed and some 1680 wounded during perhaps the most significant battle fought by Australians in World War II.
The Kokoda track was a main supply route during the battles. In 2001, only 76 people retraced the steps of our troops in World War II, but now, close to 6000 Australians do the trek each year. Every time people take the track all of casualties are remembered in a significant way.
In terms of sleeping after a hard day of trekking: a light sleeping bag is ideal. It is quite hot and humid during the day, but it can be very chilly at night.Those who have a set of thermal underwear, a self-inflating sleeping mat, and a sleeping bag, will enjoy a deep, comfortable sleep each night.
Without sleeping you could beat the record of just over 16 hours.
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