david marquez

Member 74 From Manizales Colombia

Joined: Jul 1, 2017

Last seen: Jun 29, 2024

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- david marquez replied to the thread Goretex is a waste of money?.
  
  So who manufactures Ventile Cotton jackets and pants? My quick search only revealed a fabric (etaproof) from Stotz fabric mill in Switzerland, and I could not find any retailers selling these items A little help please?
  
  May 29, 2024
- david marquez replied to the thread Qhapaq Nan! Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Peru!.
  
  I am going to try to rouse this thread from its slumber. I live in Medellin Colombia, and I am trying to plan a section hike of the Qhapaq Nan from Pasto Colombia to somewhere in Ecuador. Hopefully between 500-850 km of walking. My planned...
  
  May 13, 2024
- david marquez replied to the thread Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket.
  
  I used a ultrasil nano poncho in 2018. Weighs about 8 oz and packs down to the size of a pair of socks. It worked quite well and lasted for about 5 years. The only drawback is they are quite pricey...
  
  May 10, 2024
- david marquez replied to the thread Walking with a messenger bag rather than a backpack.
  
  I plan to do several long walks/hikes to field trial it. I won’t be down into ultralight territory, but I am pretty confident that if I carry my water in the lumbar pack I can keep the messenger bag at 15-18 lbs. with another 5-6 in the lumbar...
  
  May 9, 2024
- david marquez replied to the thread Walking with a messenger bag rather than a backpack.
  
  I have an extremely light dyneema frameless top loading pack built by Hyperlight which I used in 2018. Its by far the best backpack I have ever used…but I have tried several shorter hikes and walks and no matter how I adjust it, it still rubs...
  
  May 9, 2024
- david marquez replied to the thread Walking with a messenger bag rather than a backpack.
  
  I am not interested in a trailer or pull behind or push in front device. I saw both types in 2019 and I am not interested. I have done a LOT of cycling using small and medium courier bags with the waist strap to minimize sway and movement. They...
  
  May 9, 2024
- david marquez replied to the thread Walking with a messenger bag rather than a backpack.
  
  I saw a couple of those pull behind trailers on the portion of the Frances I did in 2018. I also am familiar with monowalkers, 1 wheel and attaches via a hip harness. However I am not interested in such a contraption and my total gear weight...
  
  May 8, 2024
- david marquez posted the thread Walking with a messenger bag rather than a backpack in 🥾 Equipment and Clothes.
  
  I have a pacemaker on my left upper chest, right where a backpack strap goes. I am considering using a large messenger bag, approximately 20 litres, and a small hip pack, less than 5 litres rather than a backpack. Note, I will not be using a...
  
  May 8, 2024
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