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I prefer not to live my life out of fear. If the only places that I could go in this world were places where other people were watching me then I would not be long for this world. I cherish the opportunities that I have to go places where there... -
canyonhiker reacted to starrysky's post in the thread Last minute decisons - fleece or puffer? with
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I agree with the rain jacket for multiple uses , that plus other layer like a puffer or fleece though i used a wool sweater that worked equally as well in april/may -
canyonhiker reacted to Linda SLP's post in the thread Need help deciding to bring or not to bring with Like.
And I prefer a water bottle pocket or carabiner clipped water bottle (like Vapur) hooked to my backpack straps instead of a bladder. The water is instantly available.
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It’s preference, but I’d say get them and use them. Good for uphills and more important down hills. Also keeps your arms moving and helps to keep your hands from going numb under a heavy pack. I’d also recommend getting the hard surface caps -...
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I always just carry one, a very light carbon fiber Black Diamond. It is usually folded up in the side pocket of my backpack. But where the footing is tricky -- rocky, muddy, slippery, very steep, crossing streams -- it is an invaluable third...
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@ClaireMcMahon, from what you’ve written you already know how to use them (which is key). They’re worse than useless on your backpack ( they’re added weight), in your hands, they’re working hard for you. All day. Every day. With rubber tips on...
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Yes. Rubber tips, please. Few sounds are more annoying on the Camino than the "clack clack clack" of pole tips striking sidewalks or paved surfaces.
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canyonhiker reacted to SeñorJacques's post in the thread Most Dangerous stage on Camino Frances.? with Like.
Just reading all three of these places listed together gave me a mild case of anxious deja-vu 😱 I was fortunate enough to walk all three stretches in good weather and still found them extremely challenging. I can't imagine what they'd be like in...
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canyonhiker reacted to Gringazolana's post in the thread Need help deciding to bring or not to bring with Like.
I am Team Sarong! Last year I used mine as: a towel, headwrap, instant skirt, shawl, scarf, pillow cover, mattress cover, and one time as an extra layer inside my sleeping bag liner.
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canyonhiker reacted to MrBlue's post in the thread Need help deciding to bring or not to bring with Like.
Headlamp: No need for outdoors, however inside an albergue could become handy during night; Water Bladder: Not recommended. Plenty of water sources along the way to just refill bottle(s). Water bladder requires more intensive cleaning due to all...
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