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    Traveling to Europe With Only a Backpack

    Jim, Just to clarify, how much walking do you intend to do with the backpack? If it's only occasional, you may want to consider travel packs which are a hybrid between a pack and a suitcase. They typically have the harness stored behind a zippered panel so there's no straps to get caught up...
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    Sun protection

    Thank you for this great link! I've just bought one of their Sport Hats as it's perfect for both walking and around the garden!
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    Differences

    Hi Diogo The frame and net style is often referred to as a trampoline type. There are pros and cons for both types. The advantage of the trampoline type is that, as you have already noted, it provides greater airflow and thus better ventilation, especially if you sweat a lot like me. The...
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    Backpack advice

    Karen, I Googled your packs and if I'm correct, the Kelty is an 80L and the Teton a 60L pack. This would explain why both packs are quite heavy as they are large capacity. The extra padding on the Kelty is because it is designed to carry the weight of 80L of gear.:eek: The consensus in these...
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    How many pairs of trousers?

    Hi Julie Thanks for that very good idea about putting in a pleat. Fortunately the brand of zip-offs I found worked well by just shortening the bottom of the pants. The shorts were comfortable as they were without alteration, but I know what you mean by sometimes being too long :( Cheers Murray
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    How many pairs of trousers?

    I also would not tuck overlong trousers into my boots. You give me too much credit for shortening the trousers :). I used an alterations place which only cost NZ$10 - removing side zips or repositioning them would have been much more expensive. Fortunately I found a brand of zip-offs without...
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    How many pairs of trousers?

    It's not practical to tuck them into the boots as I'm quite short and would need to cut up to 15cm off the bottom of the legs. There is limited selection here in New Zealand so the short-leg pants are often not available.
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    How many pairs of trousers?

    Zip-off pants have come a long way in terms of comfort, especially because of the chunky, inflexible zips they used to use. I also didn't like them but I find my current pair of Columbia Silver Ridge pants to be quite acceptable and barely different from standard pants. What I still don't like...
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    How many pairs of trousers?

    However many trousers you bring will depend on the expected weather, time of year and conditions of the walk. If you do decide on bringing two pairs, then having IDENTICAL convertible trousers offers you the option of mixing and matching should the top or bottoms be damaged, get wet/dirty...
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    Tyvek and pyrethrin

    I think what NoorvanderVeen is referring to is a DILUTED solution of the permethrin. Some manufacturers used to advocate dipping or soaking the item in a diluted solution and letting the excess drain before drying. Although ensuring full coverage, this method was a bit messy and inconvenient...
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    Pack Size/Model Survey

    I also agree that the pack is very heavy for its size and it should be easy to find other well known and respected brands (30 - 40L) which are around the 1 - 1.2kg range. If you want to go ultralight, then they can range down to 0.5kg, but there may be compromises in comfort/features. Rather...
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    Rain, rain stay away from my stuff...

    Whether you get your boots wet will depend on the weather conditions such as when it's windy and the rain is coming in at an angle. You may want to try gaiters; even the ankle ones should channel any rain over the tops of your socks and boots. They don't weigh much and are useful in keeping...
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    Altus poncho modification ...

    I also would love to have pit zips in my poncho but think that would be quite a major modification, based on what they look like in my other, coat-style rain gear. Perhaps you could start off with your idea of shortening the sleeves and leaving them open, see if that provides sufficient...
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    Rain, rain stay away from my stuff...

    {My quandary comes from the Pack. I got the new Altus poncho which covers the pack but the thing weighs 11.6 oz. and is not easy to put on. A pack cover weighs 6.1 oz. , a savings in weight. However, it seems to me that the goal is not so much to keep the PACK but to keep the pack contents dry...
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    Tyvek and pyrethrin

    I used Sawyers permethrin, which is the most common synthetic pyrethrin and is much more resistant to UV deterioration. Sawyers claim that it is fine on non-absorbent materials such as packs and tents so it should be okay on Tyvek. Apparently it chemical bonds to the material so doesn't need...
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    Raincoat-Poncho

    Hi Vicr I think your suggestion of a wide brimmed hat is the solution to my problem of steamed-up spectacles when I put on my hood! What hat did you use? Thinking about getting an Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero, which is supposed to be waterproof with an extra long brim at the back...
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    Raincoat-Poncho

    Hi George I've made several posts on this site regarding the Raidlight (which you may find useful) but my coat has not been extensively tested in wet weather nor do I own an Altus or have walked a Camino, so I'm unable to objectively compare them. As to its breathability, the one day of wet...
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    Do I need a pack rain cover if I have a poncho?

    Hi A pack cover is largely redundant if you have a poncho with sleeves like the Altus (I have a Raidlight which is the same basic design). However, do note that if you need to take the pack off for an extended period when it is raining, say to pitch a tent, it will get wet. For extra rain...
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    Carrying my camera, any suggestions?

    Hi It seems that you are happy with your Clik Elite bag except that it is too big and heavy; so why don't you buy a smaller Clik bag that will attach to the same harness, or do you need to buy a complete bag/harness?
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    Raincoat-Poncho

    Hi Rachel Thanks for asking about sharing in getting a bulk order of Packas. However, I bought a Raidlight raincoat/poncho which I'm pretty happy with. It's basically similar in design to the Altus and Ferrino being a poncho with sleeves and having a full length zip in front. Unlike the...

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