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  1. jgiesbrecht

    Where to buy Altus Poncho

    Both cities have a decathalon store....not sure about altus specifically but definitely have options
  2. jgiesbrecht

    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    My thought is, if you have the financial means to do it, then buy a smaller and lighter one. Every pound counts. That being said, if it's only the last bit of the Frances, I think a week of the bigger one is fine....if you are doing closer to the 800kms, then yes, buy the smaller if possible.
  3. jgiesbrecht

    Relive App

    I have a wordpress site I add stuff too, or other people use blogspot.
  4. jgiesbrecht

    Relive App

    So a resident where I work recently had her daughter complete the Frances. She had some sort of a garmin device and use relive to post her adventure and photos added to it. Has anyone done the same with relive? I won't be going on another camino for a while, but I thought it was kind of cool. Is...
  5. jgiesbrecht

    Day pack

    We all know there have been plenty of threads on which backpack to bring, but what about day packs? When I did the Frances in 2020 I had an osprey stuff pack like in the link below...on days I sent my bag ahead, or was around town I used it, but I don't love how it feels. I know that it's gotta...
  6. jgiesbrecht

    What are the circle symbol and golf tee symbol on the wise pilgrim app

    Thats usually what you hit on a map where it goes to your current location
  7. jgiesbrecht

    Patches

    How have you all attached your patches to your backpack? I know theres diff methods: sewing, adhesive etc just wondering specifically what has worked for you guys. I'm not a sew-er but I do have a friend who could info ask her....just wondering if theres a better way
  8. jgiesbrecht

    Trekking Poles (yes I know....but I'm torn on which)

    This is a question for any of you who have walked hiked with poles.... What have you used? I am definitely going to bring a pair to use because I get swollen hands when I walk much, and I know they will def. help on the ups and downs in spots too. I currently have this pair from Canadian Tire...
  9. jgiesbrecht

    Which poncho (between these 2)....

    So my plan has me starting in SJPdP on March 17, and for Christmas I received 2 different ponchos. If these were your two choices which would you bring: Adventure World Globetrekker vs FroggToggs I am leaning towards the globetrekker just because of the season and the possibility of spring...
  10. jgiesbrecht

    Elevation Tracking

    I have been keeping an eye on different apps, seeing what I would like to use next spring when I walk the CF. I have a fitbit, so have used that app for a while. I have also checked out mapmywalk, and only slightly browsed polarsteps and walkmeter. With fb it's just flights of stairs....I'd...
  11. jgiesbrecht

    Lightweight long USB-C cable recommendations?

    You can buy adapters to keep using all of your old cords, from microusb to typec https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B077QLR7RH/?tag=santiagodec0b-20
  12. jgiesbrecht

    Trekking Pole Suggestions

    Pacerpole users, do you use alloy or carbon fibre?
  13. jgiesbrecht

    Trekking Pole Suggestions

    Nope, down in Niagara. I have an outdoor oriented, so waterloo is about an hour and a half, and rei in Rochester NY is about an hour and a half.
  14. jgiesbrecht

    Trekking Pole Suggestions

    I know everyone loves discussing trekking poles!! But seriously, I plan on walking from SJPDP hopefully all the way to Finisterre and Muxia this upcoming March/April. I am new to walking/hiking....but I do know I plan on using poles. Part of my reasoning is that when I walk more than about 5k my...
  15. jgiesbrecht

    Footwear for March/April

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  16. jgiesbrecht

    Footwear for March/April

    Looking at the time of year I'm planning on going, I'm guessing regular shoes would not be a good idea. However, do I need to go all the way to boots, or would I be better off with something like Oboz sawtooth, etc to have some protection from weather, but not the heaviness of full boots? I know...
  17. jgiesbrecht

    Backpacks

    I understand that hiking bags may be a bit better than the travel one, but I'm also thinking of the potential for future use even if it's not full this time. I haven't had a bag for over a decade so everything's so different now.
  18. jgiesbrecht

    Backpacks

    So I was at Outdoors Oriented this morning just having a browse. The guy showed me this backpack, the Farpoint, which is about a pound heavier than the others, but the raincover is also great for packing up the bag for checking it on a flight. Debating whether that extra pound should be avoided...

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