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packs: zpack vs windrider vs ula circuit
I am using a Zpacks Arc Blast 52 L in the desert SW in my profile picture (the pack is 1 pound = 454 gram). I bought the pack in 2012. I don't think they make the 1 pound pack anymore, they are several ounces heavier now. I am thankful I got the 1 pound pack. I carry 26 pounds in it (this...- Penner
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- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Hoka One One - Podiatrist raved!
I am trialling Hoka One One Tor Summit shoes here in desert SW (all rocks) in 100 degree heat. I was worried about getting these, as anything Goretex is HOT here & I always opt for non-waterproof shoes. But the Hoka Event lining is not hot, I was pleasantly surprised. I think the vibram wears...- Penner
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- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Hoka Tor Summit WP Hiking Shoe
I am trialling Hoka One One Tor Summit shoes here in desert SW (all rocks) in 100 degree heat. I was worried about getting these, as anything Goretex is HOT here & I always opt for non-waterproof shoes. But the Hoka Event lining is not hot, I was pleasantly surprised. I think the vibram wears...- Penner
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- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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What brand are your favorite Ear Plugs?
Hi, Thanks for your reply, but what BRAND are they?- Penner
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- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino FRANCÉS (Most popular route)
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What brand are your favorite Ear Plugs?
What brand are your favorite ear plugs, for Sleeping? I'm looking for recommended brands to try. Thanks! :)- Penner
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- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino FRANCÉS (Most popular route)
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Packing tips and favorite items - what's yours?
Zpacks Arc Blast backpack (1 pound), my GoLite umbrella, trekking poles.- Penner
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- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino FRANCÉS (Most popular route)
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Heel ointment
I bought hiking shoes that were intentionally 1/2 size too big as I knew my feet would swell when I hiked. But when I first put the shoes on, they ARE big & I slide around in them on the off camber trails. To remedy this I bought: Tulip 6-Pack Slick 3D Fashion Paints, Multi from Amazon. What...- Penner
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- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Gear Report--What Actually Worked, What Did Not. For a Summer Camino
Jo Jo's got it right. If its hot, & the humidity is low (think desert, or Arizona), cotton is best for shirts or pants. Cotton will hold moisture & evaporate pretty quick on you because the humidity is so low, giving a cooling effect. However, this only works in this type of climate - ONLY. She...- Penner
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- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Thinking of writing a book about your camino?
Hi, new here. Are there any free books on the Camino? I'm not even sure I'd ever be able to afford going (& I am sadly not young either, but poor), but its really, something I want to do, even if I could only do it vicariously. Thank you for reading. :)- Penner
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- Camino de Santiago Forum: 📚 Books about the Camino
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