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JJoynz replied to the thread Shoes, shoes and more dreaded shoes......I wore Altra Olympus 5s, with good arch support inserts (to help avoid plantar fasciitis). I was very very happy with them. I didn’t need to change shoes at night because they were just so comfortable. I took the advice on the Altra website...
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JJoynz reacted to TeamGregamy's post in the thread What pushed or invited or drew you to set off for 'The Camino'? with
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It has somehow always been there in my consciousness - my mother (now 93, Methodist, Celtic origins) had never been, but the book Pilgrims Progress & pilgrimage as a journey to a special destination in all of its senses had been something in... -
JJoynz reacted to Dave2525's post in the thread What pushed or invited or drew you to set off for 'The Camino'? with Like.
I had never even heard of it when a friend suggested it. I dismissed the idea initially but several months later I revisited the prospect. I enjoy new experiences, cultures, ideas, etc. Once I booked the international flights, it was a done deal...
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JJoynz replied to the thread Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT.Iyou don’t have to wash your clothes every day either. My hiking gear is designed to be worn for several days without washing - wool t-shirts and nylon long-sleeved hiking shirt and long nylon hiking pants. These fabrics resist oil and don’t...
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JJoynz reacted to Perambulating Griffin's post in the thread Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT with Like.
Misuse of general guidance for *children* whose spines are still developing. About 20 years ago, when their backpacks started to be laden with heavy textbooks *every day* from a Calvinist notion that more homework was better for the lazy little...
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JJoynz replied to the thread Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT.There is no science behind the 10% guide that is applicable to hiking adults. It’s from a recommendation years ago for the weight of kids school bags. And it tends to be mentioned by people who have never done multi-day back country hiking...
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JThat's a myth. It depends on your level of fitness, and if you're already overweight etc.
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JJoynz replied to the thread Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT.You can get a 400g cheapish down sleeping quilt from Aliexpress pretty cheaply. How much does your sleeping bags weigh?
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JJoynz replied to the thread Afraid of top bed without fence.As a fellow Kiwi (I assume) I’m surprised you haven’t encountered head torches as they are really commonly used by NZ trampers. And it’s easy to get one with a dimmer and/or a red lamp setting. These are specifically designed not to disturb...
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JIt is and it's not. For people who can't climb a ladder, I'm sure they'll be accommodated. However, "i know you don't permit reservations but me and the gals are arriving around 7pm and we want bottom bunks" won't get you very far.
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