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BBob P replied to the thread Rain Pants?.Watching the people fighting the big jackets and ponchos is part of the "recreation" 😉
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BBob P replied to the thread Rain Pants?.I'm cold natured. If it's raining and/or windy, I get cold. The FroggTogg lightweight pants are cheap and wind resistant as well. On Camino, Appalachian Trail and others over the last 6 years, they have been in my pack. I just wore them the past...
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BI always pack my lightweight Frogg Togg rain pants on early Spring caminos and have used them a few times on each one because I hate being cold...and hot, which is why I never walk in summer.
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BBob P reacted to BHP's post in the thread Death of American pilgrim in Castromaior today with
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This was my husband. So many thanks to all of my fellow pilgrims who stopped to help and to pray and to translate for me. He was doing what he loved. Thank you for the news article link. -
BBob P replied to the thread Three rescues on the Route Napoleon yesterday.I left SJPP on 15th, although Pilgrims Office assured us pass was open, signs said Closed. Went back and rechecked with office and they assured us it was open. Stopped at Orisson that night (Lucky bed) Did the top on the16th. Very cold rain and...
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BBob P reacted to davebugg's post in the thread What’s the difference between my two chargers? with
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Naw. . . I just pulled it out of thin air. I guess installing solar systems on homes and RVs and dealing with charge controllers from 12 to 48v and inverter/charger installs on multi Kw/Hr battery banks made me forget my place. Sorry. -
BBob P replied to the thread What’s the difference between my two chargers?.The basic early chargers were rated 5 watt, 10w or even more. They all used standard 5 volt charging voltage and had various component weights. The Quick chargers are different. They communicate with compatible devices and vary the charging...
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BBob P replied to the thread Ultra lightweight backpack--worth it?.Also, my grandkids carried Gossamer Sumo 36 packs. I was very impressed with the quality of those 19 oz. kits that could easily meet carry on dimensions.
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BBob P replied to the thread Ultra lightweight backpack--worth it?.#1 Fit/comfort, #2 weight. 66yo, 185 lbs. I'm a ounce chaser that prioritizes. My Camino base weight is 14 lbs. My AppalachianTrail base weight is 19 lbs. I have the Osprey Exos 48 that is the lightest, framed pack I could find back then. (Not...
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BBob P replied to the thread What exercises to do to strengthen lower back?.66 yo with 50 years of back issues. Walking with a pack always HELPS my back. Whether Camino, AT or other, I'm always better after the hiking. I certainly wouldn't try anything new just before starting a trip. I leave in 2 weeks 😀
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