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    Walking Poles

    Thanks for following up! To be perfectly honest, I'm not exactly a convert. They're handy for steadying myself when I'm on a shale-y downslope but otherwise they're a bit of a pita to haul around. I will persevere but I wish I could see more of a benefit...
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    Walking Poles

    You guys have all been so generous with your advice - thank you! I'm going to take a deep breath just walk...
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    Walking Poles

    That was delightful, @Bradypus! Thank you! ♥️
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    Walking Poles

    This is what I keep hoping. Honestly, I've been walking for 61 years. I never thought that adding poles would be like tapping my head with one hand while rubbing my tummy with the other. Practice, practice...
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    Walking Poles

    OK, pole experts... I bought myself a pair of rather nice carbon fibre poles the other day to assist my aging knees on the hills. I watched a couple of youtube vids on pole length and "how to" and thought I had it sussed. Only to find that I strongly resembled the Monster in Young Frankenstein...
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    Need help cutting down on gear/weight in my pack 🙏

    Thank you, Trecile. Those look great!
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    Need help cutting down on gear/weight in my pack 🙏

    This works for easily replaceable things, but I was thinking of buying Pacer poles while I'm in the UK. If the cost of flying them is as much as they're worth, I'll have to pick up a cheaper option in Spain.
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    Need help cutting down on gear/weight in my pack 🙏

    For this of you who suggested packing scissors, poles, etc in a small bag for the hold - what can I expect the airline to charge for this? Hold baggage from Canada to Europe can be $100 with a budget airline. Obviously,it would be cheaper to buy new scissors in Spain.
  9. M

    Small, internal frame pack recommendations

    I really like the look of the Juno 24 but it seems to be out of stock everywhere (I'm in the UK). Will try some of the smaller stockists.
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    Small, internal frame pack recommendations

    I don't know if my dream pack even exists but if anyone knows, it's you guys. So... I'm looking for a really small pack, probably 20 litres or so, just enough to carry a change of clothes or two, my phone, toiletries, and a poncho. Hubby and I will be staying in private accommodation and if we...
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    Backpacks (again)

    Hi Gail and jcat - I'm looking seriously at this pack. I currently own a Talon 30 (?) and really want the "trampoline" type frame. My Talon carries really heavy, no matter how tightly I cinch the hip belt. My husband has a Stratos 36 and I've been borrowing it to see how I like it. I think I'll...

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