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kmrice replied to the thread Desktop Computer Availability in Albergues.I always carry plug converters, which weigh almost nothing, and a power bank, so all I need in addition to the keyboard is a cord, which only weighs a few grams. Your keyboard is much larger than mine and might be easier to type on, but does... -
kmrice replied to the thread Desktop Computer Availability in Albergues.My portable keyboard weighs 196 grams and works quite well for me for blogging. Not sure how much the one you have which is too heavy weighs.
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kmrice replied to the thread The Packa vs Altus Poncho.Have you actually tried a Packa? We’ve used ours for several thousand miles over thirteen years and can attest that they are completely waterproof. The pit zips also helps a great in reducing condensation. Don’t know what the MT900 costs, but we...
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Something a little unusual on the Spanish news websites today. Two pilgrims forced to climb an oak tree to escape from a cow defending her calf. Apparently they called the Guardia Civil from their perch in the tree and the Guardia moved the...
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kmrice replied to the thread The Packa vs Altus Poncho.5’7” 160lbs. My shirts are 16x32. Medium seems to be right for me.
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kmrice replied to the thread The Packa vs Altus Poncho.Just got my replacement Packa. It's a medium and weighs 328 gr. My old one weighs 329 gr; that's great, every gram counts!
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kmrice reacted to Rick of Rick and Peg's post in the thread Exact clothing bug bite prevention: brand/type socks/parts/shirt/hat? with
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Here's a synopsis of forum searches: DEET, picaridin, IR3535 and permethrin are effective against the mosquitos and ticks that you're not going to be bothered with anyway. They are not effective against bedbugs who want your blood so badly that... -
kmrice replied to the thread The Packa vs Altus Poncho.I'm 5'8", carry a 48L pack, and use a medium Packa. My wife's pack is a little smaller, probably something like 45L. She's 5'4" and uses a small Packa. Karl
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kmrice replied to the thread The Packa vs Altus Poncho.We've used our Packas since 2013, walking well over 5,000k of caminos in Spain and Italy. Love them. The ability to carry one deployed on your pack, and easily get into the jacket if the rain starts up again is fantastic. The pit zips let in a...
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I've got a Packa and swear by it. It is short, but I wear shorts and so it's only my legs that get wet and they dry fast enough. I love that it can be securely attached to the pack and then slipped on and off as needed throughout the day as it...
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