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  1. Laliibeans

    Pack Weight and Other Impediments

    We generally tried to give a polite "We know what we're doing, thanks." Most people were okay with it but I wish I could shake the memory of a particularly snarky pilgrim office volunteer. It was not a kind send off and still irks me years later!
  2. Laliibeans

    Pack Weight and Other Impediments

    I realise your advice is geared towards newbies, but I'm not sure it's helpful to give such strict numbers when it's likely to cause some anxiety and possibly take some of the enjoyment out of it because of that kind of pressure. There has to be leeway for personal preferences, and also leeway...
  3. Laliibeans

    Pack Weight and Other Impediments

    Going to have to disagree, too. Most of my experience is multi-day hiking in Australia, so that's what my gear is well, geared for. I wear boots to prevent snake bites and I always take at least two litres of water because I drink it and come from a place where water can be scarce. I'm not going...
  4. Laliibeans

    Chaco sandals pros and cons? (plantar fasciitis dramas)

    I've had problems with plantar faciitis, too, including when I walked my camino. I found that with arch supports in my hiking boots, my Teva sandals and an ankle strap with arch bracing (I picked that up half-way along) it was very manageable. Most days it didn't bother me at all. Like you...
  5. Laliibeans

    For the Women Only...Walking With DD Breasts

    Sports bras are my preference. It took a lot of searching but I managed to find three that would fit my E cups and kind of compress them a bit too. I got ones specifically designed for runners with large breasts (no wire but very supportive). Oddly enough the top name brand ones were all rubbish...
  6. Laliibeans

    Opinel knife in SJPdP

    I was going to wait to buy one in SJPP but then I discovered that our Scout Shop sells them here for a really good price. Might be worth getting one before you go if you are checking any bags.
  7. Laliibeans

    Trekking poles

    Thanks, I've only taken them out on a practice hike so far but they really did help prevent my hands swelling so I'd like to use them. Hopefully it won't take much to become fully accustomed to using them with the straps on. I've watched a few of those videos and they were quite informative.
  8. Laliibeans

    Trekking poles

    I come from a family of photographers, documenting our travels and even just our gatherings and revisiting them at family get-togethers has always been one of our most beloved activities, along with telling all the stories that went with the experience we recorded. I don't really understand the...
  9. Laliibeans

    Trekking poles

    I'm just weighing up whether I'm going to get too frustrated dropping them every five minutes to take a photo or not. My hands swell when I walk, so I want them to avoid that and help my balance as I have arthritis in my feet. Compromise it is!
  10. Laliibeans

    Barefoot hiking shoes/boots?

    Take a look at this thread, it's got some really useful reviews and advice from experienced barefooters: http://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/barefoot-shoes.13441/
  11. Laliibeans

    Sports bras

    I bought one New Balance and one Adidas to try out. The New Balance one is great and very quick drying, it's also got flat seams. The Adidas one isn't quite as supportive but still very quick drying. I'm big busted, too so I find it really hard to get a sports bra that is big enough but both of...
  12. Laliibeans

    Knife

    Thank you both. I thought it might be easier to get one there than have to get it delivered here (I've had a pocket knife confiscated by customs before after ordering online) and then have to get it back overseas again, but I'm very impressed with their prices, so it might be worth risking it...
  13. Laliibeans

    Knife

    I'd like to get an Opinel after seeing them raved about on here. Anyone know if I can get one in SJPP?
  14. Laliibeans

    Making or Modifying Your Own Gear

    Before I went to Jordan I kept seeing neck warmers featured in camping stores, and considering I was going to Jordan in winter with snow and the odd flash flood I thought it might be worth taking a scarf or something anyway, but there was no way I was going to pay upwards of $40 for a small tube...
  15. Laliibeans

    201 Rapid fire Ultralight Backpacking tips

    These are really good, thanks!
  16. Laliibeans

    Comments on pack list?

    You can probably cut down on your first aid kit as there will be pharmacies along the way. If you keep it just to the basics you can always get more if you need it. The shampoo/soap/laundry detergent is also something you can combine so that you won't need to carry three separate things, but...
  17. Laliibeans

    Anyone tried toe socks?

    I wear toe socks religiously. I have arthritis in my foot and my toes squish together, so toe socks really help to keep them separated. Also, they can often be found in all kinds of fun colours! I find they keep my feet much warmer and also help prevent ingrown toenails which I was prone to getting.
  18. Laliibeans

    what AM I doing?

    we never had a problem with that method, though we'd usually make sure the silicone "gripped" the fabric a bit on each edge, just to give it a bit of extra strength. This worked on stage because you couldn't see it unless it was up close, but even then, if you smooth it over it's not too...
  19. Laliibeans

    what AM I doing?

    Cut out the pattern and bond the seams with silicone instead. We used to do it for some of the dancers costumes back when I worked in theatre (sometimes they were completely made from silicone...designers, hey?). Helps with the waterproofing.
  20. Laliibeans

    Pants for the Short of Stature

    Thanks, we might just do that. I always did suspect my mother was born in the wrong country. :lol:

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