Cairns

I saw another last night as we sat watching the sunset in Purnululu. We've come across cairns along our journey often in remote and unexpected places. I love seeing them.

n the crudest most simple form they have been trail markers guiding us through rocky terrain. In other places they have been large creations built at times and by people unknown seemingly for aesthetic or scientific reasons. They mark summits, beautiful places,  and those rich in natural resources. Some cry out to be further enhanced; incomplete stories looking for further content but with an open ending. Others are complete to be admired and tended until a force of nature (or lack of respect) ends their life.

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Otentik

In addition to Steph's posts about our tech gear we'll also make some posts about the trailer setup and the gear we wouldn't live without. This is the first post for the latter.

One thing we use almost every day, for wind or sun protection, or to offer privacy, is our Otentik sunshade.

We came across one of these at a 4wd show and later purchased it direct from Israel. They are not cheap with postage, but worth every cent.

They are made from polyamide lycra and while designed for beach use (corner bags filled with sand weigh it down and collapsible poles raise it) we stretch ours between poles of the annex, over the corner spikes and with bulldog clips where needed. It's strong and stretchy, takes no time at all to put up, rolls up to a tiny parcel and after some pretty rough use shows no sign of damage.

We'll be buying another sometime!

Purple otentik shade at Kennedy Ranges NP