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  1. Consigliere

    Time to Critique my list and weights!

    I can't critique... sorry. I'm trying to cope with the shame of not listing every item I have into grams onto a kick arse spreadsheet 😅. OK... Maybe you can shave the extra plastic around your licence to loose a gram 😉
  2. Consigliere

    Feedback on first Camino kit list

    Sorry.., reading over the list in case I missed something. But yea, PowerBank? Like you can charge every night, and even in a cafe at lunch if needed. Kindle? Slum it ✌️ and bike shorts? Go commando when needed. 😉. There's your sleeping bag.
  3. Consigliere

    Feedback on first Camino kit list

    Ummm... no sleeping system? (sorry if I missed something). I've done 1 early October start, and another this year planned. I ditched my sleeping liner for a sleeping bag. Yea, 700g for a lightweight bag, but dam it gets cold in certain areas around then. +1 go minimal on the electronic IMO. I'd...
  4. Consigliere

    Socks, no really

    Darn Tough Medium Hiking +1. After 30+ years of hiking, they're my favourites. Not on one pair mind you... Although they claim this 😅
  5. Consigliere

    Trail runners vs road runner shoes

    I used a light TNF trail runner last time, and just picked up a pair of Bushido 2 trail runners for October. I use them because I'm most comfortable with them, I prefer the grip when I need it, but I'm also a long term hiker who wears boots when trudging the Tasmanian "Alps" 😉 Road Runner’s...
  6. Consigliere

    Spirituality, theft and staying aware on the Camino - from a current pilgrim

    So this is my second Camino. And again it's bringing me a new level of gifts & wonderful people to learn from. But to be honest it's much busier than in 2013, and I've noticed that some pilgrims seem to focus much more on their own "spiritual" journey, and much less on the practical issues...
  7. Consigliere

    The best hiking trousers...

    It’s just that comfort was a factor, Nosilife is slippery and kinda unnatural, whereas Basecamp (solar dry material) is a blend that is much more natural, and after a few hundred kilometres feels great, maintains a soft feeling. Dunno, I just like it much more, and I’ve tried them both.
  8. Consigliere

    The best hiking trousers...

    I may be a guy... but try Craghoppers (quickdry material - Basecamp - not nosilife). Same material and look as with the girls version. They tick all the boxes, last a lifetime, and feel fabulous. After hiking for 30 years I have to say they are my fave thus far.
  9. Consigliere

    For Sale/Wanted Wanting to buy an Altus Poncho size M

    Judy, if your interested in a Black L/XL Altus, worn over 4 rainy days in 2013, and in fabulous condition (as new, no rips etc...) I’d be happy to sell for $50 + $20 AUD Shipping - total $56 US. Just PM me to arrange. I’m only 5’8” but I found a L/XL to be a better fit when accounting for...
  10. Consigliere

    Backpack fitting tips with update!

    My first thought is check with the professionals what you deem as “hips” vs. “waist”. A proper fitting pack sometimes feels like it’s sits on “the waist”. So check your shoulder fitting, it may be slipping onto your hips if it’s too loose. My best description is it sits ON the hip bones. Just a...
  11. Consigliere

    Packs that lessen pressure on shoulder

    I agree wholeheartedly, but if she has an injured shoulder, and wants to walk the Camino, it’s either try this or walk with only a waist pack - possibly paying to forward her main pack. Either way, the Camino calls, and a way can always be found to pursue it.
  12. Consigliere

    Packs that lessen pressure on shoulder

    The 80/20% rule generally means 80% to the waist, 20% to the shoulders. How each individual carries it can vary. Many do avoid, as much as is possible, weight on the shoulders. But primarily the reason for shoulder weight is to allow an even pack distribution, and allow the pack to be...
  13. Consigliere

    Packs that lessen pressure on shoulder

    Go to a good professional bushwalking store - explain the problem to them, and they should fit you with the right pack. For example Osprey have a pack that moulds to the hips. Ie. to correctly fit, they heat up the waistband and ask you to wear it around the store for 15min. This allows the...
  14. Consigliere

    Backpack

    Looks nice... a fantastically light pack for those into the ultralight experience. Either people prefer these types of ultralight packs, or, like myself, an inner frame backpack is worth the extra weight. I've carried packs like this before and I find if filled, especially with "heavy for size...
  15. Consigliere

    Backpack

    All the above is sage advice. If you'd like some recommendations as a guide to increase your understanding, begin researching, and help educate yourself about the pro's and cons' feel free to begin with some of my personal favorites (after 30 years of hiking I've tried quite a few). Remember...
  16. Consigliere

    Winter Camino boot recommendations

    I second the GAITERS option... Even though a shoe may be Gortex lined, in any rain or snow, the killer is SEEPAGE. Generally the water will not enter from the shoe itself unless immersed for a significant period of time - or the Gortex lining is poorly designed. With decent Gortex lined shoes...
  17. Consigliere

    Picking the right Backpack

    After reading a few threads about differing equipment for the Camino, I thought I might drop a few tips about what I think to be the second most important item we all carry, the backpack (right behind a good pair of shoes). I'm by no means an expert, but after 30+ years of backpacking, I thought...

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