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  1. Annie G

    Buff brand vs knock off?

    One of the main considerations about the Buff is that it is seamless. This is difficult to do without special equipment. Many weavers can make a length of fabric on an average loom that can be sewn together to make a circle. Or buy a couple of yards of fabric from the store and serge them...
  2. Annie G

    Long or Short Sleeves?

    What about solar sleeves like bicyclists use sometimes?
  3. Annie G

    Advice on Walking Poles

    Thanks. I'll give the gaffer tape remedy a try.
  4. Annie G

    Advice on Walking Poles

    I have Black Diamond Z poles, carbon fiber, purchased for training. I've never actually used the rubber tips as I primarily train on dirt or gravel. I'm not opposed to using the rubber but it does seem cumbersome to have to switch back and forth all the time, all that unscrewing and...
  5. Annie G

    Travel pants that don't look like travel pants

    Just Camino OCD. I like the idea of not having a sweaty money belt. And I too need those nose rags...
  6. Annie G

    Travel pants that don't look like travel pants

    Just bought two pairs of Columbia hiking pants that only have one small pocket on the thigh. No giant cargo pockets for me to fill up. I figure I'll carry pilgrim passport, map/guide and some cash in a waist pack. And a money belt of course. Think that will work or do I really need all those...
  7. Annie G

    Shampoo

    Can't see the top of your tete on your avatar but I'm guessing you don't give a rip about shampoo for the obvious reason.
  8. Annie G

    What to sleep in...

    Thanks LauraC. Silk capris sounds like the best answer. Lightweight, cool and discreet...with the tank top of course. ;)
  9. Annie G

    Shampoo

    What? You're the one who checked out a thread about 'shampoo'... o_O:)
  10. Annie G

    What to sleep in...

    Doesn't bother me...kind of like the plumber's butt crack. Just groan and look away. I just wanted to know what was was the accepted practice so as not to offend anyone. Have to say though, I'm not into knickers and tee especially if I am descending from the upper bunk. In fact, I'm not...
  11. Annie G

    What to sleep in...

    I'm on it.
  12. Annie G

    What to sleep in...

    Always up for a good cuppa but I only wear tie dye to the Country Fair. Those of you who have never been to the Oregon Country Fair need to add that to the bucket list. Really. Wear something purple or tie-dyed if you wear anything at all...
  13. Annie G

    What to sleep in...

    This may seem a stupid question but what do you sleep in while staying at an albergue? I will be walking next Summer and expect it will be warm, if not hot, during the night. No way am I going to wear the next days trail clothes as some pilgrims have posted. Not going commando either as I...
  14. Annie G

    Shampoo

    There probably is but I can't say it on this forum...
  15. Annie G

    10 reasons to use trekking poles

    Very clear instructions in how to use poles. Turns out I've been using them as this article says and it has added so much to my hiking experience. I would not have been able to accomplish the various local trails without using poles because of my cranky knees. Now if we can only do something...
  16. Annie G

    Does the TSA allow trekking poles as "carry on" baggage?

    I'm going to try it but I'm not going to depend on it. My walking partner's son was a TSA agent who said that it is entirely up to the agent, i.e., don't rely on anything.
  17. Annie G

    Poll: Which backpacks are most popular on the Caminos?

    I haven't walked the Camino yet but I've slogged through two years of backpacking. Granted it was some time ago but my back remembers it to this day. I think I can say with confidence that anything you can buy now is incredibly better than I had decades ago. And I still made it around the...
  18. Annie G

    Just how is a well-fitted backpack supposed to feel?

    Finally found the pack I love! Thanks to Thomas at Eugene, Oregon REI! It's an Osprey Sirrius 38. It feels great with 15 lbs. I could walk forever with this thing. It has the vented back that I really wanted as I am doing a Summer Camino. What a relief!
  19. Annie G

    for women only...

    I heard that they are coming out with a slimmer version sometime in the next year or so. Not sure why it is takes so long. If I could figure out what fabric they are using that somehow repels dirt, I would make my own.
  20. Annie G

    What blister prevention techniques did you use?

    I think its the same kinda thing if its carded wool. ☺ It is. But here's the thing. Wool roving, when subjected to friction and moisture will become felted. Once it has reached that point, it becomes harder and less of a buffer. In fact, historically speaking, that is how felt was...

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