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  1. thegirlwhoflies

    Hunt For The Elusive Perfect Sleeping Bag

    On the Camino in April/May I used a sleeping bag from an absolutely fantastic company in Poland called Cumulus. Before I went, I spent months and months scouring through the internet & reading about every damn lightweight sleeping bag ever invented; exhausting & tedious but it absolutely paid...
  2. thegirlwhoflies

    Anyone use Hoka One One shoes?

    I have Speedgoats; I’m taking them on my first Camino in 3 weeks, starting from SJPDP on 20th April. They’re a fantastic shoe, I just hope they hold up to the elements, taking into consideration the rain & cold on the Frances at the moment.
  3. thegirlwhoflies

    What is Your Comfortable Pack Weight? / Gear Advice?

    Horrifying isn't it! That particular day we were walking the Coast Track here in Sydney which is largely mixed terrain, including stumbling through the sand over 5 beaches. I think perhaps it was the combination of sand in my shoes, as well as not having my regular heel lift inserted into my...
  4. thegirlwhoflies

    What is Your Comfortable Pack Weight? / Gear Advice?

    Thanks so much for the recommendation. My friend actually swears by these bras, she's taking 2 on our Camino. I'll check them out for myself next time I head out to my local.
  5. thegirlwhoflies

    What is Your Comfortable Pack Weight? / Gear Advice?

    Great advice! I have read about the mooncup on another forum but I genuinely don't like the idea of cleaning it out in a sink for communal use, I just don't think that's fair or hygienic for other pilgrims. I definitely appreciate the suggestion though.
  6. thegirlwhoflies

    What is Your Comfortable Pack Weight? / Gear Advice?

    Amen to the creeping underwear!!
  7. thegirlwhoflies

    What is Your Comfortable Pack Weight? / Gear Advice?

    Of course, I should have mentioned that the Sea to Summit Cutlery Set is a spork & a knife. I picked it up at REI last week while I was in Dallas, impressed at how light it was. I'd originally bought a 100g Huntsman Swiss Army Knife, but have since decided to leave it at home given the...
  8. thegirlwhoflies

    What is Your Comfortable Pack Weight? / Gear Advice?

    Thank you! This gives me a lot of peace of mind. I should have mentioned, I'm 34, go to the gym 3 times a week & weigh 56kg so I'm sitting at 10% before adding water & food.
  9. thegirlwhoflies

    What is Your Comfortable Pack Weight? / Gear Advice?

    I also love my ASIC's, I couldn't be without them. That being said, last time I took them on a 36km hike this is what they did to my heel.... Pretty eh!!?? Hence wanting to be pretty sure about my footwear before I set off! ☺️
  10. thegirlwhoflies

    What is Your Comfortable Pack Weight? / Gear Advice?

    Great point! Thank you! ☺️
  11. thegirlwhoflies

    What is Your Comfortable Pack Weight? / Gear Advice?

    A fellow pilgrim mentioned it on another forum topic, hopefully they were wrong. I'd actually be really interested in trying some of their trail runners but I feel for the Camino at that time of year, I might be safer in a boot with a Vibram sole.
  12. thegirlwhoflies

    What is Your Comfortable Pack Weight? / Gear Advice?

    I think they'll be a handful of mornings where we choose to start waking early so we have time to explore certain towns at the end of the day. Im expecting that the sun will rise a little later in April & it would be nice to have that extra time at the end of the day to explore & for clothes to...
  13. thegirlwhoflies

    What is Your Comfortable Pack Weight? / Gear Advice?

    Unreal, thank you! Great point about the bra too, I do often find my regular bra straps start to cut in during the day so I'll check out some alternatives next time I go shopping. I guess my concern with only taking a rain jacket is that it only comes to my waist & walking with soggy trousers...
  14. thegirlwhoflies

    What is Your Comfortable Pack Weight? / Gear Advice?

    Thanks so much Dave, all fantastic recommendations! I'm definitely going to heed your advice on the torch/headlamp. Headlamp it is. Do you think taking one between us is sufficient, or would you suggest taking one each?
  15. thegirlwhoflies

    What is Your Comfortable Pack Weight? / Gear Advice?

    Thanks so much for your feedback, it's been fun looking through all the products available & challenging myself to keep the weight as low as possible. I've never hiked with a pack before so I'm seeing a lot of days ahead, out walking with my equipment to see how burdening it feels on my body...
  16. thegirlwhoflies

    What is Your Comfortable Pack Weight? / Gear Advice?

    Fantastic! I'll switch them, thank you! ☺️ I absolutely LOVE my Hoka's, I can't imagine walking long distances in anything else... I also love that I'll be able to find them easily on the shelf in the morning!
  17. thegirlwhoflies

    What is Your Comfortable Pack Weight? / Gear Advice?

    Hi Dave, Thanks so much for combing through my list & for your advice! So, 'To Distribute' refers to an item that either my friend & I will carry, planning to distribute the weight of 290g evenly between us. 'Basic Kit' refers to items I will be wearing on a daily basis & I have deducted the...
  18. thegirlwhoflies

    What is Your Comfortable Pack Weight? / Gear Advice?

    Good Morning Pilgrims! A friend & I are currently preparing for our first Camino Frances, starting from SJPDP on the 20th April. Currently, we're accumulating our gear & putting a lot of time into researching lightweight equipment & reading fellow pilgrims advice on gear. In the past few days...
  19. thegirlwhoflies

    "Luxury" Items

    I'm walking in April & my 'luxury' item is going to be a Western Mountaineering Summerlite sleeping bag. I'm generally a cold sleeper & the reason I would call this a luxury is because it's the most expensive item I'll be taking on the Camino with me at a horrifying $649 AUD That being said...
  20. thegirlwhoflies

    Extra cushioning in shoes

    I have both the Tor Summit & the Tor Ultra HI's, the Ultra's have a really wide toe box with lots of wriggle room. Definitely recommend checking them out, they're awesome! Lots on sale at the moment at 6pm.com

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