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Thread: Otter Trail
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22-10-2013, 21:58 #11
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Re: Otter Trail
These links are from 2011, not sure if anythings changed...
http://www.climbing.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38054
On Saturday, July 16, a group of 11 Western Province Mountain club hikers were robbed while camping on the Otter Trial. This happened near the Andre Hut No. 2. SANParks officials then informed the group that there had been 5 previous incidents at the same hut quite recently. Brian Savel says if the previous victims had spoken out to warn hikers, they would have been more vigilant about their belongings.
He says the area near the hut is the most easily accessible from the road and closest to civilisation, which makes it easier for criminals to pounce. He wrote a letter to the Cape Times to warn other prospective hikers. SanParks officials have been unavailable for comment.
The huts in the last camp are set a fair way apart but there’s a nice boma in between so you can all sit together. This camp also has the nicest shower, with a lovely sea view! The illusion of being alone in the wild is a bit destroyed here by having guards come down and sit in the middle of the camp at night – apparently there’s been some problems with crime. They were lovely though and we were glad they were there.
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22-10-2013, 22:28 #12
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22-10-2013, 22:33 #13
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Re: Otter Trail
Does your companions know you carry?
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22-10-2013, 22:36 #14
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23-10-2013, 05:38 #15
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Re: Otter Trail
I EDC'd my CZ-75 (only one mag -THVs) on all the hiking trails I went to, including the Otter, Tsetsimaka and Outeniqua. I carried in the side pocket of my backpack. Not the ideal position, but it's there none the less. At night it was a lot closer to me though.
For lots and lots of hiking info, I suggest www.bloukous.co.za
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23-10-2013, 22:46 #16
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Perhaps some kind of utility pouch attached to the waist belt of your backpack could work, but obviously not one that is shaped like a firearm.
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23-10-2013, 23:51 #17
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Re: Otter Trail
Biggest problem I currently face is I own and carry a fullsize USP, based on my backpack it will be hard to find somewhere to stash it. I was thinking a leg rig but the legalities of that are a problem, also I lose the element of surprise but I have considered it as an option if it's only the family on the trail. Will tuck it away when I get to the huts
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24-10-2013, 00:07 #18
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Re: Otter Trail
Another thought is a chest rig of some sort very plain one that can go under straps of the backpack and the rig can be covered with a light jacket
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